Latina Classics: The Books That Raised Us
Latina Classics: The Books That Raised Us
In honor of Latino Books Month, Latina editors curated a list of books that truly "raised us." Featuring timeless classics from incredible Latina authors like Julia Alvarez, Esmeralda Santiago, and Sandra Cisneros, these works dive deep into themes of family, identity, migration, and assimilation. Their powerful stories have paved the [...]
Inside The Mexican Taqueria That Earned a Michelin Star
Inside The Mexican Taqueria That Earned a Michelin Star
A small taqueria in Mexico City has just snagged its first Michelin star for its delicious tacos. The bustling city, home to 22.5 million residents and a vibrant art scene, is renowned for its incredible array of food. From heavenly pastries like churros and conchas to antojitos like flautas, [...]
The Sustainable Luxury of Tata Harper’s Skincare Brand
The Sustainable Luxury of Tata Harper’s Skincare Brand
In over 80 countries, Tata Harper Skincare has shown what it means to be a leader in the green and luxury beauty arena. The brand's founder, Tata Harper, an industrial engineer by trade born in Barranquilla, Colombia, once laughed at the idea that natural and high-performance luxury skincare couldn’t possibly [...]
Comedian Aida Rodriguez’s New Memoir Doesn’t Pull Any Punches
Comedian Aida Rodriguez’s New Memoir Doesn’t Pull Any Punches
Nothing breeds comedy better than adversity. Making it to the top often means digging yourself out of the hole. The deeper the hole, the longer the climb, and the stronger you are when you finally make it out. Very few comedians have had to follow the light quite like Aida [...]
Can This New App Help Latinos Send Money to Their Families Abroad?
Can This New App Help Latinos Send Money to Their Families Abroad?
For many Latino migrants living in the United States, the only thing harder than making a livable wage is figuring out how to send some of it back to their families. Until recently, Latinos sending money abroad have been dependent on short-term banking solutions like money orders and check cashing, [...]
WATCH: Take a Wild Ride With Pharrell, Swae Lee and Rauw Alejandro in Their “Airplane Tickets” Music Video
WATCH: Take a Wild Ride With Pharrell, Swae Lee and Rauw Alejandro in Their “Airplane Tickets” Music Video
Pharrell Williams, Swae Lee and Rauw Alejandro have given us one of the most unexpected collabs of 2023. The musicians joined forces to deliver “Airplane Tickets” — a vibrant bilingual pop track. The single, which dropped on December 8, perfectly highlights all three artists’ unique sounds. The fashion-heavy music video [...]
Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early
Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early
When Chef JJ Johnson released “The Simple Art of Rice" in the fall, his Instagram DMs were flooded with messages like, “Oh my God, you are really Puerto Rican.” The cookbook, spotlighting the grain’s versatility across cultures everywhere from Africa to the Middle East, opened a window into the James [...]