Latinidad

Finding a Place Within Unrealistic Beauty Standards

Mainstream notions of beauty are more than skin deep.

  • May 16, 2016
  • 10:10 AM

Latinas Take Center Stage at the 2016 Latino Trendsetter Awards

“We need to respect women. We are here to save the world, believe it or not.”

  • May 16, 2016
  • 8:45 AM

Once Ashamed of My Mexican Immigrant Parents, But Not Anymore

Latinas and Latinos in this country deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

  • May 11, 2016
  • 11:06 AM

Actors Laura Gómez and J.W. Cortes on Diversity in Film and TV

“We need to have more women and people of color behind the camera and in decision-making roles. That’s just a fact.”

  • May 9, 2016
  • 10:26 AM

Forgotten Latino Urban Riots and Why They Can Happen Again

Despite claims made on social media following recent riots in Ferguson and Baltimore, Latinos have a long history of rioting, too.

  • May 2, 2016
  • 10:10 AM

Disciples of Babylon: A Global Band of Latino Rockers

A chat with the Hollywood-based band on their cross-border appeal, the 2016 elections and the current state of Babylon.

  • Apr 27, 2016
  • 9:30 AM

Veteranas and Rucas: The East L.A. Party Crews of the 1990s

A side of the 1990s very few have seen.

  • Apr 22, 2016
  • 10:24 AM

Not a Lady’s Capicú: The Politics of Dominoes

In the male-dominated world of dominoes, letting Hillary Clinton win despite sloppy play is an insult to hardcore female players.

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • 1:28 PM

#LatinoLit Review – The Spitboy Rule: Tales of a Xicana in a Female Punk Band by Michelle Cruz González

The Spitboy Rule follows the difficult and courageous journey of a young woman who wasn’t afraid to venture into a mostly white underground scene.

  • Apr 1, 2016
  • 8:12 AM

Finale: Lessons Learned on the Camino

Author Silvio Sirias reflects on his pilgrimage along Spain’s Camino de Santiago.

  • Mar 31, 2016
  • 10:40 AM

Votería: How One Latino Organization Uses Culture to Engage Voters

“We wanted to really educate the community on why their vote is important. We hear it all the time: ‘Tu voto es tu voz.’”

  • Mar 30, 2016
  • 10:06 AM

What ‘s It Like to Be STEREOTYPED?

Our kind of discussion.

  • Mar 22, 2016
  • 3:12 PM

The Diamond Ring: Sexist Advertising Scam #WomensHistoryMonth

How sinister advertising has gotten everyone to believe that a diamond means love.

  • Mar 21, 2016
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Ana María O’Neill: Cooperative Society Legend #WomensHistoryMonth

Celebrating a Puerto Rican educator dedicated to the equal treatment of women and the equal distribution of rights and benefits in society.

  • Mar 18, 2016
  • 12:45 PM

San Patricio, Puerto Rico: My St. Patrick’s Day

Being “Irishrican” is more common than you think.

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • 9:58 AM

Elizabeth ‘Betita’ Martinez: ‘Viva La Causa’ #WomensHistoryMonth

Profiling a feminist chicana activist who has dedicated her long career to securing equality among all peoples.

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • 12:49 PM

‘I Am Latin Soul’: The Sounds of El Bles

The veteran music producer talks about being a Boricua in Orlando, his musical journey and his latest EP, ‘I Am Latin Soul.’

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • 12:04 PM

Fátima Ptacek: The Voice of a Generation #WomensHistoryMonth

The young actress is an international ambassador.

  • Mar 14, 2016
  • 9:15 AM

Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer #WomensHistoryMonth

Profiling a Latina who has dedicated her life to the educational attainment of her people.

  • Mar 12, 2016
  • 1:46 PM

Alicia Dickerson Montemayor: LULAC’s Conscience Builder #WomensHistoryMonth

A salute to a prolific writer and one of the greatest women to join LULAC’s ranks.

  • Mar 11, 2016
  • 11:16 AM

Cuba Through My Lens

My impressions of one complex country.

  • Mar 11, 2016
  • 10:18 AM

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