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How We Are Celebrating Women's History Month

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As Women’s History Month begins, it’s necessary to highlight the way in which this month is traditionally celebrated. The month is often commemorated through the lens of white women and their accomplishments. To that we say, it’s time to stop erasing historic Latina contributions and celebrate unapologetic Latinas who are showing up authentically and contributing to the tapestry of America in their own unique and wonderful ways.

At Luz Media, we celebrate Latinas every day. We celebrate Alpha Latinas who are making strides in their community, we uplift stories that are personal to our culture and our families, and we highlight Latinas who are supporting other Latinas. This month is no different in how we actively celebrate Latinas, but this month, we’re putting a special emphasis on Latinas who are showing up and showing out unapologetically.

Luz is proud to be a brand run by Latinas, for Latinas that showcases stories of Latinas living their truths, both good and bad, and everything in between. “Latinidad” (if that’s even a label that you choose to apply) is not a singular experience. We all exist in different spaces, with different stories to tell, but we also have shared experiences that bond us together as Latinas.

During Women’s History Month, we’ll be telling the stories of unapologetic Latinas and highlighting the shared experiences that crosses borders, genders, and much more; stories that you can relate to and a community you can be a part of. We’ll be telling the stories that prove that when you live unapologetically, you are giving permission for other Latinas to do the same. So live out loud, mujeres! Be unapologetically you because you never know who’s watching.

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On April 14, gardeners and lucky people with green thumbs celebrated National Gardening Day. While it doesn’t usually garner a lot of attention, National Gardening Day is focused on encouraging others to get into some plants or into a garden to start their journey. We propose it should also be a time to honor the special skill and knowledge gardeners have, especially in the Latino community, where our connection to the earth is such a big part of the culture.

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

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With Latinos being the largest ethnic group in the country, it’s not surprising that the community in the United States is loudly alive, despite the growing hostility incited by extremist politicians and white supremacist groups. But not even that can put a damper on Latino spirits. If there’s one thing Latinos love is any reason to celebrate life, which means, lucky for everyone, there are plenty of festivals and cultural events to choose from. We’ve compiled a diverse list of Latine festivals and cultural events in the U.S. that showcase the array of cultures that exists within the Latino community.

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Books Are Inherently Political: It's Why They Are Burned and Banned

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Whether you’re an active reader who constantly engages in bookish online spaces like “booktok” and “booksta” or you’re a casual reader, you’ve likely heard someone say, “Keep politics out of my books!” at one point or another. This statement is usually uttered when readers are confronted about the kind of authors they support or about the lack of diversity in their reading.

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