Jennifer Lopez’s New Album “This Is Me…Now” Is Her Most Empowering and Personal Project Yet
Jennifer Lopez’s New Album “This Is Me…Now” Is Her Most Empowering and Personal Project Yet
Regardless of musical preferences, Jennifer Lopez undeniably stands as an icon in her own right. Her creativity, hard work and determination in the entertainment industry have propelled her to worldwide success. As a Latina who began her career dancing in the late ‘80s, J.Lo has proved that anything is [...]
Who Is Griselda Blanco? 5 Things to Know About the Infamous Drug Lord
Who Is Griselda Blanco? 5 Things to Know About the Infamous Drug Lord
You may be familiar with the Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. Now thanks to Netflix’s latest short series “Griselda,” a new generation is being introduced to the drug trafficker. “Griselda,” which stars Sofia Vergara in the titular role, offers a glimpse of Blanco’s journey into drug trafficking in Miami during [...]
Reclaiming Outdoor Recreation for People of Color with Hike Clerb, Intrsxtn Surf, and More
Reclaiming Outdoor Recreation for People of Color with Hike Clerb, Intrsxtn Surf, and More
Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Jessa Williams always participated in sports, but surfing wasn’t on her radar in the midwestern city. Once she moved to L.A. for work and her son got hooked on the surfing during the pandemic, after some convincing, she finally gave it a try and eventually gained [...]
Phaidon Releases an Expansive Catalog of ‘Latin American Artists From 1785 to Now’
Phaidon Releases an Expansive Catalog of ‘Latin American Artists From 1785 to Now’
The Latin American “art turn” is a recent phenomenon. Just a few decades ago, art from the Global South was largely missing from canonical Euro-American histories. Yet artistic production never ceased. Art that was once relegated to national and regional contexts, is slowly rising among mainstream art circles. Phaidon's latest [...]
Alejandra Márquez Abella on Directing ‘A Million Miles Away’ as a Double Minority
Alejandra Márquez Abella on Directing ‘A Million Miles Away’ as a Double Minority
Earlier this year, a meteorite glided across the luminescent night skies of Michoacán, Mexico, capturing the attention of everyone who could see it. These were the same skies that José Hernández, the first Mexican migrant worker to become an astronaut, was looking at when he realized why he was put [...]
New Music Picks: Becky G, Feid, Bad Bunny, and More
New Music Picks: Becky G, Feid, Bad Bunny, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Becky G's regional Mexican music album, Feid's genre-bending LP, and new music from Bad Bunny. Also on the list: Immasoul pushes Latin R&B forward, Villano Antillano comes through with an empowering rap anthem, and Paola Jara's [...]
‘First Gen:’ Alejandra Campoverdi’s Guide to Finding Success – and Yourself – as a ‘First and Only’
‘First Gen:’ Alejandra Campoverdi’s Guide to Finding Success – and Yourself – as a ‘First and Only’
“For the First and Onlys: You have been assigned this mountain to show it can be moved.” Those are the opening words of “First Gen,” a new memoir by former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media Alejandra Campoverdi. The women’s health advocate and former congressional candidate has a longstanding [...]