Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Dumb Money,’ ‘Saw X,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Dumb Money,’ ‘Saw X,’ and More
What a weekend we have ahead of us. This weekend is the best kind of grab-bag, with each subsequent entry in this week’s list bearing little similarity to the last. We’ve got a mini-Barbenheimer here with "Saw X" and the new "PAW Patrol" movie. It’s called, you guessed it, “SAW [...]
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 [...]
Along a Deadly Journey, These Mexican Women Give Hope to U.S.- Bound Migrants
Along a Deadly Journey, These Mexican Women Give Hope to U.S.- Bound Migrants
From hunger to human trafficking, migrants from Latin America traveling by land to the United States face innumerable challenges in hopes of securing a better future. However, along the harrowing and often deadly journey, a beacon of hope glimmers in the town of La Patrona, Veracruz, Mexico. This tiny town, [...]
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 [...]