Astrology icon Walter Mercado, who spent decades on our televisions, in our newspapers and on our radios delivering daily horoscopes đ has sadly died. While we mourn the loss of this beloved Latino, letâs take a look at how he became such a huge part of our lives.…
If youâre thinking of traveling to Cuba, thereâs a new challenge. Cuba is becoming less accessible from the United States since new travel restrictions by the Trump administration only allow flights âď¸ to its capital, Havana. This is upsetting for people in both countries. In an attempt to…
Afro-Latinx Julio Rivera had a profound need to connect to the wellness space, and was overjoyed when he found inner peace at the New York Insight Meditation Center. But whenever he couldnât make it to the center, he felt an overwhelming amount of anxiety. Julio then began searching…
If you watched season 4 of Netflixâs âQueer Eyeâ, you remember how Kansas City Chicana Deanna Munoz got a âmake betterâ that also benefited her local community. As a young girl, Deanna dreamed of becoming an artist, but her vision was cut short when she became a teen…
Sheâs responsible for Marvelâs first lesbian superhero, Miss America! Now, this queer Latina writer has her own comic book that empowers children and teens, and encourages them to explore their own identity. b.b. free is a coming-of-age series that follows b.b.free, a teen who lives in the dystopian…
If you want to know the definition of an American hero is, look no further than staff Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez. His selfless acts on the battlefield recently inspired the making of graphic novel, âMedal of Honor: Roy Benavidezâ honoring his heroics during the Vietnam War. The Mexican-American…
Dr. Eduardo PadrĂłn left Cuba at 16 years old with nothing but the clothes on his back. When he got to Miami, Florida, Eduardo cleaned toilets, worked on tomato fields and had as many as three jobs at a time to support himself and his little brother. He…
JuliĂĄn Castro has been making waves as the only Latinx vying for the Democratic presidential nomination. But he announced on October 21 that heâd be forced to drop out of the race if he didnât raise $800,000 by the end of the month. His campaign has fallen short…
The agony of losing a loved one touched Miguel at an early age. He was seven when âChacoâ the puppy heâd walked and snuggled with all his life took his last breath. The emotions and deep pain associated with loss affects people in different ways, and creating a…
Of course, we know that DĂa de Muertos is the time of year when we welcome back our deceased loved ones! Thatâs why many of us dedicate a table to candles, photos and calaveras. And some of us choose to join community celebrations where we paint our faces…
