Nike Drops the ‘Familia’ Collection for Latino Heritage Month
Nike Drops the ‘Familia’ Collection for Latino Heritage Month
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Nike just dropped its 2023 “Familia” collection. The collection features footwear and apparel brought to life by a Latino-led team, celebrating young Latinas shaping our culture. Nike’s classic sneakers, including Air Max 1 and Pegasus 40, now feature vibrant colors and textures inspired by [...]
Ninety Minutes Backstage at the Willy Chavarria SS24 Show
Ninety Minutes Backstage at the Willy Chavarria SS24 Show
There are few things more iconic than New York Fashion Week. LATINA was invited backstage at one of the season’s best shows by MARCO CASTRO, the official beauty sponsor of the Willy Chavarria SS24 show. We spoke with Castro and photographer Diego Bendezu to discuss the looks and how Bendezu [...]
The U.S. is Facing a Bilingual Teacher Shortage
The U.S. is Facing a Bilingual Teacher Shortage
While there has been a growing teacher shortage in the United States for a couple years already, the pandemic accelerated and aggravated this trend. A recent investigation by ABC News found that more than three quarters of states are facing teacher shortages, especially for specialized roles like special education and [...]
All the Best Performances, Looks, and Awards from the 2023 Grammys
All the Best Performances, Looks, and Awards from the 2023 Grammys
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards brought a burst of Latinidad, a celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, provocative new pop performances, and more to music’s top stage. The show began with Bad Bunny’s performance, singing hits “El Apagón” and “Después la Playa” from his album Un Verano Sin Ti. Nominated [...]
Celebrating Latin Cinema at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
Celebrating Latin Cinema at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
In an industry where Latinos make up just over five percent of lead actors and two percent of film directors, representation on top stages is a high priority. That rings especially true at Sundance Film Festival, a world-renowned incubator of independent cinema, where small budget indie films are often launched [...]
TUMBAO, NYC’s Hottest New Pop-Up, Celebrates Latin American Creativity
TUMBAO, NYC’s Hottest New Pop-Up, Celebrates Latin American Creativity
After working a few years in the fashion industry, Valentina Pozo felt that she hadn’t seen the full potential for a space for Latin art, design, community, and hospitality realized. The result? She founded her own: TUMBAO. TUMBAO, launched two years ago, is a pop-up concept showcasing the work [...]
Luis Guzmán Revives the Gomez Legacy in Netflix’s Adaptation of the Addams Family
Luis Guzmán Revives the Gomez Legacy in Netflix’s Adaptation of the Addams Family
Netflix’s stab at the infamous Addams Family arc concentrates on the titular teenager Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega. The eight-episode season, shot in Bucharest, Romania and executive produced by Tim Burton, inspects a macabre chain of murders that take place at Gomez (Luis Guzmán) and Morticia Addams's (Catherine Zeta-Jones) [...]