New Music Picks: Letón Pé, Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and More
New Music Picks: Letón Pé, Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the EP from breakout Dominican artist Letón Pé, Cardi B's explosive collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, and Emilia's Kylie Minogue-inspired club banger. Also on the list: The new EP from Yahritza y Su Esencia, Sofia Reyes' [...]
The Night Market at the L.A. Times’ Food Bowl is Tastier Than Ever
The Night Market at the L.A. Times’ Food Bowl is Tastier Than Ever
Established in 2016 to highlight Los Angeles’ diverse culinary heritage, the Los Angeles Times' Food Bowl has returned for its 7th annual celebration of the best bites across Southern California. The festival runs from September 6th-24th with activations all over the city of Los Angeles. It includes a launch party [...]
Op-Ed: There’s Only One Question About Gun Violence That Still Matters
Op-Ed: There’s Only One Question About Gun Violence That Still Matters
There are at least five operating gun stores in Uvalde, Texas, a small town that sits just 54 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. One of them, Oasis Outback, is a staple of the community and has been open for nearly two decades. According to the 2020 census, the population of [...]
What You Need to Know About the Colombian Elections
What You Need to Know About the Colombian Elections
The first round of Colombia’s presidential election, which took place on May 29th, yielded a surprising result. As polls predicted, leftist Gustavo Petro earned the majority of votes, with 40.4%. Unexpectedly, his opponent in the final round of the election will be businessman Rodolfo Hernández, deemed “Colombia’s Trump,” by media outlets, [...]
Five Ways to Help after the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
Five Ways to Help after the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
Two weeks ago, 19 children and two teachers were killed during a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Their names were: Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo (10), Jacklyn Cazares (9), Makenna Lee Elrod (10), Jose Manuel Flores Jr. (10), Eliahna Garcia (10), Irma Garcia (48), Uziyah Garcia(10), Amerie Jo Garza (10), Xavier Lopez [...]
TikTok Obsesses Over Johnny Depp’s Latina Lawyer
TikTok Obsesses Over Johnny Depp’s Latina Lawyer
Camille Vasquez, 37, rises to internet fame thanks to her sharp interrogation skills and persistent objections. “Mr. Depp Got you that role in Aquaman, didn’t he?” “No Ms. Vasquez. I got myself that role by auditioning” With over 2.1M likes on TikTok, this newly famous exchange between Amber Heard and [...]
What We Know About the Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
What We Know About the Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
UVALDE, TEXAS — This week, Robb Elementary prepared for the last few days of school with a series of theme-days. Tuesday’s theme was “footloose and fancy,” and students wore outfits and fun shoes to celebrate, reported Reuters. Many students, including Xavier Lopez, received awards that morning before the massacre occurred. [...]