Spa Water, Clean Girl Aesthetic, and Latine Appropriation
The rise of the clean girl aesthetic and "spa water" have us wondering: is it Latine appropriation, erasure, or both? Whatever it is, we're here for forcefully calling it all out.
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Beyond Visibility: LGBT Latine Narratives that Matter
Could LGBT Latinos be among the least represented in television and film, if we look only at speaking roles?
Gloria Anzaldúa: Trailblazer for the Queer Movement
Gloria Anzaldúa paved the way for many Latinx queer activists and writers, but do you know the story of the woman herself?
Juneteenth Isn’t Just a Holiday, It Acknowledges the Horror of Slavery
Today marks the observance and acknowledgment of Juneteenth - a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Labels 101: Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, and More
The discussion around labels never stops, and it seems to be a hot topic lately. But are labels unnecessary or are they an important part of our identities?
Many Latinos Are Black. Learn It and Accept It.
Afro Latino erasure is a plague we need to get rid of. It hurts everyone when only certain members of the Latino community are invisibilized and only further adds to the mainstream misunderstanding and stereotyping of Latinos.
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’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.
Beyond Visibility: LGBT Latine Narratives that Matter
Could LGBT Latinos be among the least represented in television and film, if we look only at speaking roles?
Gloria Anzaldúa: Trailblazer for the Queer Movement
Gloria Anzaldúa paved the way for many Latinx queer activists and writers, but do you know the story of the woman herself?
Juneteenth Isn’t Just a Holiday, It Acknowledges the Horror of Slavery
Today marks the observance and acknowledgment of Juneteenth - a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Labels 101: Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, and More
The discussion around labels never stops, and it seems to be a hot topic lately. But are labels unnecessary or are they an important part of our identities?
Many Latinos Are Black. Learn It and Accept It.
Afro Latino erasure is a plague we need to get rid of. It hurts everyone when only certain members of the Latino community are invisibilized and only further adds to the mainstream misunderstanding and stereotyping of Latinos.
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’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.