Even on the Moon, Esmeralda Santiago Would Still Be Puerto Rican
Even on the Moon, Esmeralda Santiago Would Still Be Puerto Rican
Esmeralda Santiago sat at home on what felt like the first day of autumn in Northern Westchester, New York. Meanwhile, in Villa Palmeras, Santiago's birthplace nestled within San Juan, Puerto Rico, I was perched at my desk, ready to delve into her life. Santiago’s legacy is unprecedented. It wasn't until [...]
For Alex Pryor, Yerba Mate is More Than a Plant — It’s a Way of Life
For Alex Pryor, Yerba Mate is More Than a Plant — It’s a Way of Life
At some point in the last few years, you may have found yourself torn between getting yourself yet another cup of coffee or walking towards the fridge for a Guayakí Yerba Mate. The drink contains a little less caffeine than your average joe but tastes like a flavored tea, although [...]
All the Best Performances, Looks, and Awards from the 2023 Oscars
All the Best Performances, Looks, and Awards from the 2023 Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night just took place and while there weren’t any show-stopping physical altercations, it was very much a ceremony to remember. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro won Best Animated Feature for his stop-motion film Pinocchio, becoming the first filmmaker to ever win Best Picture, Best Director and Best Animated [...]
New Music Picks: Becky G, Demi Lovato, Nohemy, and More
New Music Picks: Becky G, Demi Lovato, Nohemy, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Becky G's mambo detour with Omega, Nohemy's debut album, and Demi Lovato's Scream anthem. Also on the list: Roxiny's empowering "Ni Santas Ni Putas," Nicki Nicole's post-breakup bop, and Vale's magical duet with Marco Mares. Plus, [...]
A Brief History of Latin Representation at the Oscars
A Brief History of Latin Representation at the Oscars
It’s Oscars season, which means some of the best and the brightest talents in cinema will be recognized for their work on one of film’s top stages. While the awards have been plagued with backlash due to their lack of diversity, leading to movements likes #OscarsSoWhite, it is still one [...]
Remembering My Family’s Stolen Land
Remembering My Family’s Stolen Land
As a child growing up in a large Mexican-American family, I heard countless tales of new beginnings, adventures, reunions, losses, and joys from my older relatives. The context for nearly every story was the border town of Brownsville – Texas’s southernmost city – where my parents and grandparents were born [...]
LUJO DEPOT Is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry
LUJO DEPOT Is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry
Fashion styling is no easy business, just ask all the aspiring stylists waiting for their big moment. It's a cutthroat industry that requires an unmatched level of tenacity. Among the many tasks they have to carryout, stylists have to keep abreast of the latest trends, maintain [...]