Books by Latina Authors to Read in 2021
There is something special about picking up a book written by a Latina that understands your background, your struggles and your cultura.
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Our Top 5 Stories of 2020
As we’re nearing the end of 2020 we’re highlighting Luz Collective’s most read stories of the year made popular by you, the reader!
Artist and Activist Paola Mendoza on How We Can All be Freedom Fighters
Ana Sheila chats with film director, activist, and author Paola Mendoza, about her new book Sanctuary, co-authored with Abby Sher.
Victoria Alonso: A Representation Superhero
Meet Victoria Alonso, one of the most powerful women in Hollywood, known for being vocal about the lack of female representation in her industry.
HBO’s “Habla Now” Borders on Commercialized Patriotism
A look at the premiere of “Habla Now,” the fifteenth installment of HBO Latino’s award-winning “Habla” series by director and series creator Alberto Ferreras.
A New Musician’s Union Brings an Intersectional Approach
Because of COVID-19, many musicians, most of whom rely heavily on concerts and touring to make a living, have been out of consistent work since March.
Lido Pimienta: A Global Music Sensation on a Social Justice Quest
Lido Pimienta had major promotional plans this year for “Miss Colombia”—the widely acclaimed album she released in April—but everything changed when the pandemic suddenly turned the entire world upside down.
Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ Tsunami Washes Out Critic’s Double Standards
Hip-Hop artists Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion made music herstory this week as their newly sex-positive single “WAP” (Wet Ass Pussy) is the first female rap collaboration in history to debut to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Racist Moment in ‘Straight Up’ Punches Down on Latinx Community
I took a comedy writing class earlier this year. What I took away is that it’s never funny to punch down.
Our Top 5 Stories of 2020
As we’re nearing the end of 2020 we’re highlighting Luz Collective’s most read stories of the year made popular by you, the reader!
Artist and Activist Paola Mendoza on How We Can All be Freedom Fighters
Ana Sheila chats with film director, activist, and author Paola Mendoza, about her new book Sanctuary, co-authored with Abby Sher.
Victoria Alonso: A Representation Superhero
Meet Victoria Alonso, one of the most powerful women in Hollywood, known for being vocal about the lack of female representation in her industry.
HBO’s “Habla Now” Borders on Commercialized Patriotism
A look at the premiere of “Habla Now,” the fifteenth installment of HBO Latino’s award-winning “Habla” series by director and series creator Alberto Ferreras.
A New Musician’s Union Brings an Intersectional Approach
Because of COVID-19, many musicians, most of whom rely heavily on concerts and touring to make a living, have been out of consistent work since March.
Lido Pimienta: A Global Music Sensation on a Social Justice Quest
Lido Pimienta had major promotional plans this year for “Miss Colombia”—the widely acclaimed album she released in April—but everything changed when the pandemic suddenly turned the entire world upside down.
Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ Tsunami Washes Out Critic’s Double Standards
Hip-Hop artists Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion made music herstory this week as their newly sex-positive single “WAP” (Wet Ass Pussy) is the first female rap collaboration in history to debut to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Racist Moment in ‘Straight Up’ Punches Down on Latinx Community
I took a comedy writing class earlier this year. What I took away is that it’s never funny to punch down.