Meet Our Fave Latina Creators on TikTok

an image collage showcasing six of our favorite latina creators on tiktok: fernanda cortes, shiadanni, gabby cam, sammi garcia, jenizzle and jenny solares.

TikTok has become a powerful tool for amplifying new voices and nurturing budding talent. With its unique algorithm and wide reach, it provides a stage where creators can authentically express themselves. For Latino creators, this means a significant opportunity to showcase their culture, share their experiences, and reclaim the narrative.


Today, we shine the spotlight on some of our favorite Latina creators who are making waves on this dynamic platform, not only captivating audiences with their creativity but also reshaping the landscape of Latino representation:

@fernandacortesx

@fernandacortesx

Always remember to buy and support mexican owned tequilas! ❤️🇲🇽 #mexican #mexico #tequila #latina #latino #mexicantiktok #mexicanowned

Say hello to Fernanda Cortes! This amazing mujer, originally from Guadalajara but now living in Phoenix, is all about keeping our cultura alive. Whether she's telling you about kick-ass Latina figures or spine-chilling legends, she's a treasure trove of Latino culture.

@gaabbycam

@gaabbycam

Feliz 5 de mayo 🇲🇽♥️ batalla de puebla con estos chiles en nogada poblanos 🤗🧑‍🍳 una delicia ok 👌🏼 Feliz cinco de mayo 🇲🇽♥️ Los chiles en nogada es un platillo típico de la ciudad de Puebla muy exquisito mire que hay varias versiones y algunos ingredientes que no encontre aca en usa 🇺🇸 pero aun así es un estupendo platillo ideal para festejar las fiestas patrias de Septiembre 🇲🇽 pero aca pues empezamos antes 😅🤷🏻‍♀️🥳 alcavoz es viernes 💃🏻🕺 si quieren la receta detallada hare otro video mas lento 🧑‍🍳 #fyp #chilesennogada #comidamexicana ngredientes: PICADILLO: carne molida de tu elección yo le pongo medio de puerco y medio de res 2 dientes de ajo finalmente picados, 1 cebolla chica finamente picada,3 tomates cocidos 1/5 de almendras picadas peladas , 1/4 de pasas , 1 peras, 1 manzanas, 1 duraznos, aceite al gusto sal, canela y azúcar al gusto Procedimiento: En tu cazuela colocas aceite, ajo, cebolla dejas sofreír un poco agregas la carne molida sal al gusto la dejas cocinar como 3/4 de cocimiento de la carne agregas la salsa de tomate y dejas se reduzca el liquido, agregas las pasas las almendras y comienzas a agregar las frutas primero la más dura y la más suave al final como 5 minutos una de otra al final agregas azúcar y canela a tu gusto rectificas sabores el picadillo no es salado es más dulce que salado NOGADA: 2 TAZAS DE NUEZ DE CASTILLA 1 TAZA DE ALMENDRA PELADA , 1/2 BARRA DE QUESO CREMA PHILADELPHIA 1/2 LATA DE LECHE CONDENSADA 1/2 LATA DE LECHE EVAPORADA, CANELA MOLIDA AL GUSTO. Todos los integrantes ban molidos la nogada debes de prepararla antes de todo por si te queda un poco líquida en refrigeración espesa y agarra mejor consistencia Ya solo tuestas tus chiles poblanos los limpias rellenas y capeas o sin capear , granada y perejil para decorar 🇲🇽

Gabby is a Mexican chica living the LA dream, and trust us; you'll drool over her delicious Mexican recipes. Plus, she's got an online store, “Mexicana de Corazón,” where she sells super cool clothes and accessories.

@es_jenny_solares

@es_jenny_solares

Saturday mornings are my version of Coachella 🎡✌🏻😎

The pandemic might've been a bummer, but it gave us Jenny Solares. Jenny’s channel has it all – family stuff, food content, comedy, beauty; you name it. Her comedy skits will have you in splits, and her famous “Why do you take so long cleaning?” series (with Spotify playlists included!) is hilariously relatable.

@shiadanni

@shiadanni

Glam Kitchen 👄🔥 Hummus de 🥑🚨 I DONT KNOW WHERE THE LEMON CLIP IS BUT USE 17552 LEMONS LIKE I DID AND BY LEMONS I MEAN YOUR “LIMES” 🚨

Shiadanni, a true jalisciense born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, but now based in Canada, is an absolute star. She mixes style and substance in her 'glam kitchen' content. Not just that, she's also a fab musician and a powerful voice for mental health awareness.

@sammigarciaa

@sammigarciaa

Sharing my thoughts on “Señora” lifestyle and the corporate world🤍 #latinacreator #latina #senoraera #senoralifestyle #morningvlog #corporateworld #wife #wifelife

Next up, we've got Sammi. Our girl has embraced her señora era in the most relatable way. You'll get hooked on her strangely soothing vlogs, easy-peasy recipes, and practical household hacks. Her content is chill and comforting; who knew that being a señora could be so aesthetic?

@jennizzle

@jenny_lorenzo

Who else watched these shows growing up? 📺👵🏼 #latinomemes #growinguphispanic #latinosbelike #spanish #90s #nostalgia #reelitfeelit #wepa #puropincheparty #nomames

Hold onto your hats, folks, because Jenny Lorenzo is here! This Cuban-American queen is a comedian, actress, writer, and so much more. She's one of the masterminds behind BuzzFeed's Pero Like and has won the internet with her hilarious Abuela character. She’s everywhere on the internet now; keep up with her on her socials!

These talented women are bringing joy, laughter, and inspiration to our feeds. By supporting them, you become a vital part of their journey and help amplify their voices. Now go ahead, hit that follow button, and let’s show our favorite Latina creators the love they deserve!

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Originally published in Common Dreams. Reprinted with permission.

The Latino electorate will prove decisive in securing reproductive freedom and abortion access through ballot measures around the country, particularly in states where Latinos are a significant portion of the electorate.

In November, abortion rights measures will appear on ballots across ten states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, and New York, where Latinos make up a significant portion of the electorate. For decades, pundits and politicians have recycled long-held misconceptions about Latino voters and abortion access, citing our conservative and religious beliefs.

Anti-abortion extremists have long fueled these misconceptions through misinformation and disinformation campaigns targeting Latino communities with egregious lies and inflammatory rhetoric about abortion. Yet, polling, focus groups, and direct interactions with Latino communities have debunked these outdated tropes.

The Latino electorate will prove decisive in securing reproductive freedom and abortion access through ballot measures around the country, particularly in states where Latinos are a significant portion of the electorate.

For Latinos, the freedom to decide, a pillar of our American democracy, is critical. Meanwhile, Latinos are being hit directly with anti-abortion efforts that take away that freedom such as the six-week abortion ban put into effect by the Florida Supreme Court and the 1864 abortion ban upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, people of color and Latinas have felt the impact of a lack of abortion access, an element of basic healthcare.

A 2023 report by the National Partnership for Women and Families estimated that nearly 6.5 million Latinas, or 42% of all Latinas of reproductive age in the country, live in a state that either had or was likely to ban abortion. Ironically, it will be abortion access and anti-choice efforts to restrict freedom of choice that will mobilize Latino voters this election.

In a poll conducted by three national reproductive justice organizations, 87% of Latinas named abortion and women’s rights as one of their top priorities as they head to the polls. Another battleground poll conducted by Somos PAC and BSP Research found that 61% of Latino registered voters expressed a more positive/favorable view of Kamala Harris after hearing that she will protect abortion rights, versus only 19% of Latinos who said they had a more negative view of Harris after hearing that.

In key states to secure the White House and both chambers, Latinos make up large chunks of the electorate: Arizona (25%), Colorado (15%), Florida (20%), Nevada (20%), and New York (12%). In the face of unprecedented attacks on basic healthcare access and targeted attempts by extremists to mislead and divide our community on this issue, this November Latinos will be key deciders on abortion access across the country.

Mari Urbina, Managing Director of Indivisible, Battleground Arizona Lead and former Harry Reid advisor.

Héctor Sánchez Barba is president and CEO of Mi Familia Vota (MFV).

This Viral Video Game Is Changing the Face of Voter Outreach

In 2024, voting campaigns have evolved greatly, to say the least. Creativity is now the name of the game and tongue-in-cheek humor is expertly leveraged to drive action. One example of that is Bop the Bigot, a revival of a viral game created in 2016 by Bazta Arpaio, an Arizona activist group, as part of a campaign to unseat Maricopa County’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Arpaio lost his re-election to Paul Penzone that year.

The game has now been updated for the current election cycle and relaunched by On Point Studios, with new features added to enable players to find out what’s on their ballot, confirm voter status, and register to vote.

Much like its former 2016 version, the game allows users to take out their political frustrations by virtually “bopping” GOP candidates in the head. It’s very similar to whack-a-mole, except the mole is replaced by former President Donald Trump, Ohio’s Senator J. D. Vance, and Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, which is spearheading Project 2025.

cartoon renditions of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance around a Bop the Bigot logoPromotional image provided by On Point Studios.

B. Loewe, Director of On Point Studios, came up with the concept for this game when working as the Communications Director at Bazta Arpaio in 2016, and is the executive producer of this revamped version. In the first version of the game, Bop the Bigot players used a chancla (flip flop) to “bop” the characters, tapping into Latino culture by leaning on the childhood experience of being set right by a flying chancla from a fed-up mother or grandmother.

This year, the chancla is replaced by a more current element, a green coconut, referencing Kamala Harris’ coconut tree meme. There are also side characters like “the couch,” cat ladies, and more coconuts. All references to jokes about Vice-Presidential candidate Vance, or insults Vance has made about women on the campaign trail.

Another new addition is that Harris’ laugh is immortalized as the game-over sound effect, an unexpected detail that adds even more humor and levity to the game.

cartoon renditions of Donald Trump, Kevin Roberts, and J.D. Vance around a Bop the Bigot logoPromotional image provided by On Point Studios.

Bop the Bigot, which is playable on desktop and mobile, is intended not just as a way to vent political frustrations, but also as a tool for activism and securing voter engagement.

For example, the game supports the work of Mexican Neidi Dominguez Zamorano, Founding Executive Director of the non-profit organization Organized Power in Numbers by using the “game over” screen to prompt players to donate to it and support their efforts.

Organized Power in Numbers is focused on empowering workers in the South and Southwest of the U.S. through collective action and comprehensive campaigns. Their mission is to create a large-scale movement that challenges the status quo and advocates for workers' rights, and racial and economic justice.

Currently, Dominguez Zamorano is leading worker outreach to 2 million working-class voters in the South and Southwest through doorknocking, texting, and calls with the help of local groups in North Carolina, Arizona, New Mexico, and more.

“We have been blown away by the enthusiastic reception for the video game. We knew we wanted to be part of its creative approach because our movement needs more fun and laughter. We need more ways to connect with nuestra gente so we can feel joy among all the absurdity we witness every day,” Dominguez Zamorano shared with Luz Media via email.

“Our people are gente trabajadora and we deserve to feel uplifted even in our toughest moments. We are deeply involved in the South and Southwest so we know what’s at stake in this election and we’re happy this can be a resource to mobilize, raise spirits, and get out the vote," she concluded.

Dominguez Zamorano is a committed activist for immigrants and workers' rights, known for her strategist skills and expertise. She played a key role in the campaign to win DACA and has also held roles in major campaigns, including as Deputy National States Director for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign. In addition to her work with Organized Power in Numbers, Dominguez Zamorano is serving as a Senior Advisor to Mijente’s Fuera Trump Initiative.

Grassroots efforts like these have taken on new life in 2024, with Bop the Bigot adding to the larger, ongoing fight against political apathy and disinformation. Just as it did during the 2016 race, the video game uses humor to soften the serious task at hand—getting people to the polls.

"We want the game to be a fun and comical outlet for anyone who’s been insulted, frustrated, or harmed by Trump in the past and everyone who is ready to move forward as a country after election day," explained Loewe in a press release. "The proposals in Project 2025 and the beliefs of Trump and Vance aren’t just weird, they’re truly harmful. We wanted to give people a humorous and peaceful way to smack down their racism and sexism. We hope it makes people laugh and also feel empowered and motivated to get to the polls on or before election day."

With a mix of satire, sharp political critique, and nostalgia, the game is a call to action. The upcoming election, which is getting closer by the minute, has sparked fierce activism and creative yet grounded initiatives like these aim to ensure voters are engaged, especially young Latinos and disenfranchised groups.