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Luz creates compelling, culturally accurate and authentic stories that illuminate the breadth and the depth of the U.S.-based Latina experience. Dismantling stereotypes and destructing harmful narratives are the storytelling goals for every story told.

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Dear J Balvin, We’re Trying to Enjoy Your New Album Pero…

Is J Balvin ever gonna get rid of his anti-Blackness?

3 things we learned about Aurora James from her MSNBC interview

Designer Aurora James spoke to MSNBC and was able to share her process behind the dress she designed for the Met Gala. As well as the spontaneous phone call conversation with a friend that turned into something much bigger for the Black community.

Border Patrol Agents Violently Remove Haitians with Horses and Reins used as Whips at Texas Border

As migrants were attempting to cross the river to return to the U.S. side of the border, Border Patrol agents charged them with their horses while whipping them with their horse reins.

Doers Vodka

Vodka that can be sipped like tequila? Arianna Ixcaragua had a vision, to create a Latino-inspired vodka that would go down as smooth as tequila, and Doers Vodka was born.

In The Spotlight: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
The Pinole Project is Keeping this Aztec Superfood and Generational Legacy Alive

Pinole is an ancient food that goes back to the times of the Aztecs and has been passed down for generations. Pinole Project is bringing it to the forefrent.

Staying Safe While Traveling as a Digital Nomad with Lucy Flores
Puerto Rico to Finally Receive Aid for Hurricane Maria Recovery

Four years after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, the Biden administration lifted restrictions that prevented the island from accessing Trump-era approved funds.

The Myth of Body Shaming a Kardashian

When normal is demonized in favor of perfection, you cannot body shame anyone.

Honoring Vanessa Guillen Means Continuing to Advocate for our Servicewomen

If only the country and the systems that our hermanas are signing up for can also serve them in the same capacity when they sign up to protect our freedoms.