Carmen Miranda was more than the “Brazilian Bombshell” Hollywood packaged her as. Loved in the U.S. but criticized at home, she carried the weight of embodying Latin identity in an industry that often preferred stereotypes over authenticity.
Across Latin America, September is a time of freedom, pride, and remembrance. This month marks the independence of many nations, each with its own powerful story of struggle, resilience, and celebration.
In 2015, Dolores “Loli” Alvarez Castilla launched a Facebook page with a simple mission: celebrate Latinas, their contributions, and each other. What began as a spark became a movement that has shifted culture and inspired millions.
Before Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan, there was La Lupe, an Afro-Latina powerhouse who lit up stages from Havana to New York.
Easter is here and if you grew up Latino, cascaron confetti eggs are a part of the celebration. But where did they come from?
Before Brown v. Board of Education, there was Mexican-Puerto Rican Sylvia Mendez, an 8-year-old who took on school segregation in California—and won.
Imposter syndrome is that nagging voice telling you you got lucky. For Latinas in the workplace, that voice is shaped by systemic barriers, bias, and the reality of often being the only one in the room.
The African diaspora has shaped every corner of the world, including Latin America. Despite attempts to deny it, Black history is deeply woven into the fabric of our culture and identity.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for justice resonated across racial lines and deeply influenced the Latino civil rights movements of that era.
Growing up, we were all exposed to classic Latino mom phrases like "No comas aguacate si estás enojado." But how much of this health advice actually holds up?
