V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi is a writer at BoldLatina, Refinery29, LatinaMedia.co, and Mission Local. Her work focuses primarily on fashion, beauty, and Latinx culture.
We are in the midst of Latinx Heritage Month, and during this time, between September 15 and October 15, we highlight Latina achievements more than ever. Literary achievements are part of the focus of LHM, with new, must-read books coming out for Fall, and several Latina writers deciding to
We all want to do what we can to ensure that our planet is not only protected but thriving. One way to do this is by spending our dollars on sustainable products and to add, let’s seek out Latina-owned sustainable brands. What does it mean to be sustainable?
The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest, found in the continent of South America. The topic of climate change and the deforestation of the Amazon being connected has made mainstream news.
History survives because we talk about it, learn from it, and pass it on. Latinx history is often omitted from what we learn in history classes in the United States. While that is something that has to be remedied, we are also in danger of losing physical pieces of our
Not only is vintage and other hard-to-find clothing fashionable and unique, it’s also great for the environment. While other people are buying into fast fashion clothing that will end up in the landfill, you are giving a second (or more) life to something that is usually better
Nature belongs to all of us, and therefore we are all responsible for its health and longevity. There are many ways to make a difference in the environment, from reusable shopping bags to voting for lawmakers who are dedicated to making changes for the earth. Every little bit counts, and
Sometimes problems have simple solutions. In order for there to be more Latinx television shows on the air, we have to watch them. Although I’ve been guilty of it more than once, we can’t complain there aren’t enough Latinx TV shows to watch, and then forget to
Every year, when the Miss Universe pageant rolls around, I ask myself if I’m going to watch it? Being Colombian, South American, and just being Latina, Miss Universe has always been a source of pride. We would watch each year as a family, whether it was in person, or
The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963, but over 55 years later, we have yet to see equality when it comes to what Latinas are being paid. Equal pay for Latinas is still an issue, and that is unfair. The only way we can push through this injustice is
We sometimes forget our own strength, our own power. This is something that we deal with individually, but it is certainly true of all of us collectively, as a people. Latinxs number in the tens of millions in the United States, and with those numbers comes power and influence. We
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