This New Year’s Day, while sitting on the couch reviewing our resolutions, we can also catch three generations of Latina icons riding in the Rose Parade. The parade is a staple of Pasadena, and part of The Tournament of Roses, an annual event that promotes California’s abundant winter…

Just hours after the horrific Pulse Nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives in 2016, Lin-Manuel Miranda won a Tony for ‘Hamilton’. Here, he paid tribute to the victims of the shooting, many who were LGBTQ+ Latinos. In 2018, Latina powerhouses Eva Longoria and America Ferrera helped form ‘Time’s Up’,…

Mon Laferte is one of the most streamed artists in Latin America, and at this year’s Latin Grammys her red carpet ensemble turned heads for its activism more than its style. Instead of sparkly gowns and stilettos, Mon wore an oversized black suit. She lowered her blazer, revealing…

Everyone’s heard the cliché that a single vote counts. We’re here to tell you it’s true! A single vote just got Julia Mejia her Boston City Council seat. This community activist is the first Latina in history elected to the Boston City Council. Julia secured her council seat…

After being struck in the face by her boyfriend on a trip to the Dominican Republic, Elizabeth Villalona bravely pulled out her phone and began recording. She was in the passenger’s seat with a bloody nose, while her abuser was driving. Elizabeth’s recording captured what would be some…

Our favorite Latino celebrities like JLo and A-Rod often dress to impress, so it’s no surprise that their kiddos follow suit 🕴🏼 Puerto Rican pop sensation Ricky Martin has been stylin’ for decades, and his twins Matteo and Valentino are creating their own unique look of mostly black…

While our neighbors prepared for the arrival of Santa Claus, our Christmas was all about Baby Jesus! Instead of putting up a tree 🎄 or winter village to decorate, our family’s priority was the Nativity, front and center. Some have had their Niño Jesús for generations (and some…

Like many American-born Latinos, Alondra Posada grew up speaking ‘Spanglish’. Learning both English and Spanish was fun, but also challenging, so she embraced Spanglish, the hybrid language that combines words and idioms from both. Choosing to speak Spanglish is code-switching, when we alternate between our two languages. This…

Legendary Linda Ronstadt is best known for her 44-year musical career, but on December 7th, the 73-year-old used her voice to shut Secretary of State Mike Pompeo up. The Latina expressed her disdain for the Trump administration before becoming a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. At the government pre-dinner,…

For many of us, the holidays are the only chance we get to see some of our favorite cousins and tíos. Including some we don’t necessarily agree with. But how do we handle our different opinions without ruining the family dinner? Let’s say, if your uncle walks through…