Legend tells us that La VĂrgen de Guadalupe first appeared as a vision on December 12 of 1531 to the indigenous peasant Juan Diego (who was canonized a saint in 2002). Almost 500 years later, you don’t need to have a vision đź‘€ or to stand on the…
Human Rights Day is December 10th, reminding us that all humans deserve basic rights and freedoms. And the documentary Raising Zoey shows the importance of equality for all, regardless of gender identity. The film follows a transgender girl who struggles for acceptance in her school and society, but…
Sesame Street just celebrated its 50th anniversary! The show deserves recognition for sharing positive Latinx representation through our television screens for all these years. Two of the show’s earliest main (human) characters were Maria and Luis, played by Puerto Rican actress Sonia Manzano and Mexican American actor Emilio…
Texas high school junior Perla Bautista has her gaze set on the stars, and NASA has their sights set on her. She was chosen for a coveted spot at NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. Only a handful of Texas students are chosen each year. Perla has…
Instead of feeling grateful these holidays, your brain may be on overdrive with worries about work, that fight with your BFF, and counting the calories in your favorite empanadas… But let’s face it, are your woes really worth the agony? It’s time to tell your inner critic to…
You’ve heard that “The Future is Latina,” and the reality is that the present is already Latina! But you wouldn’t know that by looking at the gross disparity in our paychecks… Today, Latinas make a mere 54 cents for every dollar that a white, non-Latino man makes. That’s…
There’s more than a million ways to mix different countries’ food traditions and create the ultimate Hispanic Thanksgiving! So here’s a quick guide: Appetizers! We can start the night out with ceviche, guacamole, croquetas, empanadas or ajiaco. Whether you call it sofrito, refrito, hogao or sazĂłn 🌶 the…
As we fill our plates and gather around the dinner table on “San Givin,” we could also use some tips on how to deal with chisme about your cousin’s latest career move, political talk with your tĂo, or abuela prying into your social life. Most people report feeling…
Texas high school junior Perla Bautista has her gaze set on the stars, and NASA has their sights set on her. She was chosen for a coveted spot at NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. Only a handful of Texas students are chosen each year. Perla has…
Elsa Morochoduchi just wanted to sell churros from a cart inside a New York City subway station. Next thing she knew, her cart was surrounded by NYPD police officers. The Ecuadorian immigrant tried to explain herself to the police in Spanish, but bystanders say officers rolled their eyes…
