Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., the patriarch behind one of the most enduring legacies in Latin music history and the father of the late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla, died on December 13, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 86.
Even if you don’t totally buy into the supernatural, you have to admit—nothing beats the thrill of a good old-fashioned scary story.
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.
We asked our readers what wisdom their grandmothers passed down, and the answers remind us just how much our abuelitas shape who we are.
Too often, Latinas are reduced to the “spicy Latina” stereotype–exotic, hypersexual, loud–and it comes at a cost.
For many Latinas, faith is core to family, culture, and identity. But when religious teachings are wrapped in shame and unrealistic expectations that go on to cause an excessive level of guilt, the results can be life-debilitating.
We explore how Juneteenth can inspire much-needed introspection in the Latino community about the role that privilege and shared struggle play in the continued fight for full equality in the U.S for Black Americans.
For generations, machismo has defined masculinity, but an increasing number of Latino men are doing the inner work of challenging traditional notions of masculinity with the guidance of organizations and advocacy groups dedicated to unlearning machismo.
“Be grateful” is a phrase many Latinos have heard all their lives. But when gratitude becomes a tool to silence discomfort, ignore injustice, or accept less than we deserve, it turns toxic.
As the cost of living in the U.S. continues to rise, many Americans continue heading to Latin America in search of a better lifestyle. But while they’re called “expats,” Latinos making the reverse journey for the same reasons are always labeled “immigrants,” even when the term doesn’t apply.
