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 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
One of the most important things you can learn is how to manage your finances. How to get started, the best places to invest your money, and how to make your initial investment reap rewards. Unfortunately, Latinxs are often not armed with these financial tools, that would position them to
Last year, we reported on several Latinas in cannabis who have created a space within the highly lucrative yet still young (legally) cannabis business. This is a feat worth not only mentioning, but championing, as, in 2017, according to Marijuana Business Daily, Hispanics and African Americans together accounted for only
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the United States is a country of over 40 million immigrants. Many people–both immigrants and those born and raised in the country–are unaware of the rights that undocumented immigrants have in this nation. It’s time to educate yourself and
Beauty is a big part of the Latina experience. We grew up watching our abuelitas, moms, tias, sisters and primas get dolled up. We couldn’t wait to be old enough to wear makeup. Getting glammed up is an art form for us, where we can express ourselves everyday. Here
Don’t just talk about supporting the Latinx community–BE about it! All of the items in our rad holiday gift guide are from Latinx-owned business, and are fabulous items you would want to buy regardless of who made them. The ultimate win-win situation. Photo Courtesy of Lil’Libros , $9.
I was really excited to write about Phoenix for BoldLatina. The fry bread was off the hook, I went to great little stores, the vibe was great, and I had zero Arpaio-ish moments of discrimination. I had just wrapped up a great trip with my mother, where we visited my
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