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Traditions

Can Thanksgiving be Joyous, but also Honest?

For many, Thanksgiving carries a painful legacy, but Indigenous voices are helping to correct the narrative and correct history.

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A Simple Guide to Building Your Day of the Dead Ofrenda

Creating an ofrenda for Day of the Dead, also known as an altar, may feel a bit overwhelming, but it’s simpler than it seems.

Hair Braids in Latino Culture: History or Appropriation?

Braids are more than just a hairstyle – they're a vibrant expression of culture, but the history of braids within Latino culture isn't very well known or documented.

Women Mature Faster and Other Gender Myths: The Truth Behind Popular Beliefs

Ever been told your biological clock is ticking? Or heard someone excuse men's actions with the classic "boys will be boys" line?

10 Latino Memes That Are Funny Because They’re True

The state of the world sometimes makes you forget that there's plenty left to laugh about. This roundup of classic Latino memes that all hit too close to home should get your day going.

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Why Is Adulting Optional for Men But Expected for Women?

Why is it that men can geek out over games and collectibles without a side-eye, but women get the side-eye? In Latino culture, where family and traditional roles are emphasized, this bias hits even harder.

Breaking Traditions: The Decline of Marriage Rates Among Latinas

Marriage once seemed like a given, but now? Not so much. Rates have tanked from 76.5% in 1970 to a mere 31% today.

Celebrating Culture: Latine Festivals and Events You Shouldn’t Miss

No matter what kind of hardship Latinos are experiencing, the desire to celebrate life, community, and family endures. These Latine Festivals and Cultural Events across the U.S. remind everyone that our culture will never be diminished.

Luchadoras in the Male-Dominated World of Lucha Libre

In places where Lucha Libre is popular, the sight of a woman soaring through the air to land on her opponent remains an unconventional image. But for the luchadoras, it's just a typical Friday evening of taking names and kicking ass.

National Empanada Day: Yes, It’s a Thing

National Empanada Day, officially recognized on April 8, celebrates the rich variation of empanadas that rightly deserve their own day.