You Know You’re Latine if You Grew Up with These Items in Your Home
From recipes by abuelitas to throwback bands of the 2000s, we promise we aren't trying to make you cry, it just seems like a good time to reminisce.
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St Patrick’s Day: Irish and Latinos Have More in Common Than You Think
We take a look into the history of the Irish people who migrated to Latin America and the Caribbean in pursuit of a better life.
What You Don’t Know About Puerto Rico’s Emancipation Day
Though slavery was declared to be abolished, slaves themselves in Puerto Rico were not freed from their masters.
What’s in a Name?
A lot of us can relate to feeling the need to make our names "easier" for others to pronounce, or maybe we just get tired of having to correct people over and over again, but how does this affect our identity as Latinos? Is a name really that important?
The Ease Of Claiming Latinidad As A White Woman
Latinidad is a complicated concept, and we often talk about how this label can disproportionally affect Latinas who look different than what people believe a Latino should look like, however there's no denying that there is privilege in being white or white-passing even if you are Latina, and in some extreme cases, not Latina at all.
Not All Latinos Speak Spanish – And They Don’t Need To
We explore the fact that not all Latinos speak Spanish and they don't need to to define their Latinidad.
5 Latino New Year’s Traditions We’re Doing
The New Year is all about new beginnings and starting over, and expecting to make a few changes in your life. Many Latinos like to give those changes an extra oomf with a few New Year’s Eve and Day traditions.
2021 Won’t Soon be Forgotten
New year, new us! But what inspired your curiosity last year? Here are the stories you clicked on the most.
How an Old Señora Prepared Me for Spiderman’s Presale (or Any Wild Line)
Sometimes you meet wise people in the least expected places...
Luz Food Ideas for Easy Gift Giving
It’s the holiday season and in-person parties are back on the calendar. Here's what you can bring to your next one.
St Patrick’s Day: Irish and Latinos Have More in Common Than You Think
We take a look into the history of the Irish people who migrated to Latin America and the Caribbean in pursuit of a better life.
What You Don’t Know About Puerto Rico’s Emancipation Day
Though slavery was declared to be abolished, slaves themselves in Puerto Rico were not freed from their masters.
What’s in a Name?
A lot of us can relate to feeling the need to make our names "easier" for others to pronounce, or maybe we just get tired of having to correct people over and over again, but how does this affect our identity as Latinos? Is a name really that important?
The Ease Of Claiming Latinidad As A White Woman
Latinidad is a complicated concept, and we often talk about how this label can disproportionally affect Latinas who look different than what people believe a Latino should look like, however there's no denying that there is privilege in being white or white-passing even if you are Latina, and in some extreme cases, not Latina at all.
Not All Latinos Speak Spanish – And They Don’t Need To
We explore the fact that not all Latinos speak Spanish and they don't need to to define their Latinidad.
5 Latino New Year’s Traditions We’re Doing
The New Year is all about new beginnings and starting over, and expecting to make a few changes in your life. Many Latinos like to give those changes an extra oomf with a few New Year’s Eve and Day traditions.
2021 Won’t Soon be Forgotten
New year, new us! But what inspired your curiosity last year? Here are the stories you clicked on the most.
How an Old Señora Prepared Me for Spiderman’s Presale (or Any Wild Line)
Sometimes you meet wise people in the least expected places...
Luz Food Ideas for Easy Gift Giving
It’s the holiday season and in-person parties are back on the calendar. Here's what you can bring to your next one.