We asked Latinx contributor, Valerie Hernandez, what being “Latinx” means to her. How do you define Latinx?
Latinx is the gender neutral term for Latino or Latina. In a language as heavily gendered as Spanish, using “Latinx” and “elles/ellxs” is a way to be inclusive of non-binary and transgender Latinx people, as ...
Americans always assume that because I am Latino I must love Selena, have a thick accent and love tacos. Well, sorry to break that narrow mindset but not all of us are like that. In ...
The beauty of being from another culture is the fact that we have a complex and diverse background. The terms Latino and Hispanic are not synonymous and here’s why:
What does it mean to be #Latinx? We have launched a weekly series called #15SecondsOfColor! We put the tools in the hands of our audience by highlighting Latinx artists and filmmakers such as Gabby Zapata, ...
Video games are a now one of the major pillars of entertainment. Just about everyone you know has played a video game once, or owned a console at some point in their life. We know ...
The documentary film, “Knock Down the House,” featuring kick-ass congressional member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been released on Netflix! AOC is just one of four candidates the film follows along on the campaign trail. The message ...
Heron Arts is showcasing Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel: Metamorphosis in San Francisco, April 26th – May 11th. This exhibition is a colorful collaboration with several additional artists highlighting sculpture and paintings. Check out the ...
This week was particularly stellar in pop and urban music, so I decided to share what I’ll be jamming to all week while sipping Aperol Spritz by the pool and pregaming on Friday with my ...
When I think of Latinx, I think of diversity. From the natural landscapes, to the food, which use a variation of the same ingredients but with different purposes. I also think of the vast array ...
Mexican food is often stereotyped as “spicy”. But there is so much more to this extensive cuisine. It’s sophisticated and bursting with flavors, utilizing a complex template of oft overlooked ingredients. In this video, Kate ...
Graduation season is upon us and as we get ready to celebrate the end of an era, we begin our search for the right graduation song. To help brainstorm, we’ve put together a list of ...
Think you can escape the clutches of La Llorona? Think again. Folkslore delivers a beautiful animated version that will remind you of your abuelita sitting you down to tell you the haunting tale. Don’t get ...
There is something special about a box of candy – the colors, the flavors, the nostalgia of kids parties growing up. Everything about it just makes you smile. Now, imagine having a box of Mexican ...
When you travel, do you look out for popular restaurants recommended by influencers or do you go rogue? Maybe you take a few tips from the Lonely Planet, but for the most part, you wing ...
In Paz for Concern, the latest episode of Mexican Dynasties, Jenny and Elan Allende, play matchmakers when they set up Adan on a blind date. They mystery woman, an old friend of Jenny’s, seems to ...
AstroSagas and Cristy Roads sit down to talk Miami, artist practices, and astrology. The interview takes an in depth look at how Cristy’s chart indicates the inspiration behind her art practice, music, and connection to ...
Searching for accessories with a healthy dose of personality this festival season? Well, look no further. We have sifted through the overwhelming minefield that is Etsy to bring you pieces from Latinx brands that will ...
Indisputably, Mexico has some of the world’s most prized natural gems and travel experiences. From mysterious caves to lush tropical beaches and charming rural towns, it’s no wonder it’s the sixth most visited country in ...
Remember when Kate Del Castillo met with the notorious drug lord El Chapo back in 2015 with Sean Penn? Yeah, we remember those crazy times, too. But fast forward three years later, has all been ...
Robotic musician, model and influencer, Lil Miquela, was “seen” hanging out with celebrities at Coachella during the festival’s first weekend. From Rosalia to J Balvin, she shared scarily realistic posts making us wonder if at ...
We are all familiar with the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Whether we’ve visited or not, we all know of it’s iconic burnt orange colored landscape and it’s grand ...
In this inaugural episode of The Closed Session, meet Silicon Valley’s top serial entrepreneurs Tom Chavez and Vivek Vaidya, who love company-building and technology. They have been fortunate to have had two great rides already ...
Many of you know the Queen of Rap for those fabulous, bling-covered nails she takes with her wherever she goes. Colorful and extravagant, they are a perfect reflection of Cardi’s bubbly and unapologetic personality that ...
A brigadeiro is a traditional and extremely popular dessert in Brazil. People compare it to a truffle, others say it’s fudge, but most Brazilians claim it’s neither. They say it’s an entirely unique treat made ...
Making friends can be hard. Making friends while being Latinx with interests in tech, travel, and cultural pride can be even harder. Then, try making friends as a millennial with a job in a new ...
“…while the dew is still on the roses…” is the first exhibition by Ebony G. Patterson at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Patterson is a Jamaican visual artist who explores questions of gender, violence, globalism, ...
Dominican immigrant Massy Arias, is the leader of a fitness movement which advocates for women and healthy living. After battling depression for years, the @mawarrior found a life-changing solution through exercise. Coming out about her ...
Most of us have our go-to drink when we go out, but there are times when we feel like trying something new. There are many drinks throughout Latin America that we tend to forget about, ...
You may know all the words to R&B sensation Paloma Mami‘s latest hit “Not Steady,” but what’s the real deal behind the song? Here to tell it all in an interview with Genius is Paloma ...