Latinx punk has been disrupting the status quo in the U.S. since the 1970s. Mainstays like the Brooklyn-based Latinx Punk Festival give brown punk fans something to look forward to every year and are proof that there is a large fanbase for this music genre. Recently, though, a…
Latinx Punk artists have risen to fame not only for creating music that speaks to our souls, but for being social disruptors and fighting for our gente’s rights through their lyrics. Here are some rising Latinx punk artists you’ve got to add to your playlist ahora mismo because…
Did you have a tia who made a big deal because of the güero you dated in high school? Or how about an abuela who just couldn’t get on board with you dating a moreno in college? ? Turns out these preferences you noticed may be a form of…
We are in a rich era of poetry where diverse audiences are encouraged to write from their unique perspectives to connect with audiences in tangible ways. Rising and veteran Latinx poets alike have risen to the occasion and have written beautiful and noteworthy work in recent years. Though…
Brace yourself because you’re not going to like what you’re about to read. Did you know the man who murdered unarmed Florida black teenager Trayvon Martin back in 2012 was Latinx? That’s right. George Zimmerman is half-Peruvian. ? ?? ? While we’re clear on how white privilege divides…
We all know xenophobic and bigoted Americans feel at ease expressing their hatred in Trump’s America, but, what if we told you some of our own gente is also guilty of exhibiting bias and prejudice? ??????♀️ Pero what’s this ‘brown privilege,’ you ask? It depends on skin tone,…
Punk music is traditionally synonymous with white teenage angst and a way to disrupt the status quo. In the 1970s, however, the genre began embracing different styles and instruments such as reggae, giving rise to the formation of Latino and Chicano punk bands. ???? Latinx-led groups like The…
Latinx poet fans rejoice! It took the Library of Congress long enough to recognize our gente’s poetic streak, but in 2016 we finally had the first Latinx Poet Laureate. Juan Felipe Herrera was the 21st literary talent to receive the coveted honor. ✍?✍?✍?✍? As if that’s not…
There’s a plethora of philanthropic organizations vying for our hearts and hard-earned dinero. Did you know there are worthy charities headed by some of America’s biggest Latinx celebrities? ???? Eva’s Heroes Eva Longoria has a developmentally disabled sister who inspired her to co-found Eva’s Heroes, a San Antonio-based…
