Marina Carlevaro

Marina Carlevaro

Marina Carlevaro is a writer and teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from the University of Buenos Aires and specializes in Literary Theory.

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    Eloísa Díaz: The Latina Trailblazer Who Became Latin America’s First Female Doctor

    Eloísa Díaz: The Latina Trailblazer Who Became Latin America’s First Female Doctor

    In 1887, Eloísa Díaz became Latin America’s first female doctor, breaking barriers in medicine. She transformed public health with school nutrition, vaccines, and maternal care. Her legacy inspires Latinas in medicine today, but challenges remain. How much progress have we made?

    Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS: A Powerful Tribute to Puerto Rican Identity and Resistance

    Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS: A Powerful Tribute to Puerto Rican Identity and Resistance

    Bad Bunny’s latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, is a bold tribute to Puerto Rican identity, culture, and resistance.

    Meet Marce la Recicladora: The Colombian Activist Using Social Media to Transform Recycling

    Meet Marce la Recicladora: The Colombian Activist Using Social Media to Transform Recycling

    Meet Marce la Recicladora, created by Colombian activist Sara Samaniego to highlight Bogotá’s informal recyclers. Through social media, Marce educates on proper recycling, challenges stigmas, and inspires change, showing how small actions can turn trash into treasures and empower communities.

    7 Must-Watch Documentaries That Celebrate Democracy, Diversity, and Resilience in the US

    7 Must-Watch Documentaries That Celebrate Democracy, Diversity, and Resilience in the US

    Explore 7 documentaries celebrating US diversity and resilience. From LGBTQIA+ representation to Latino immigration, these docs showcase civil rights, cultural icons, and changing demographics. Gain perspective through diverse voices shaping the American experience in challenging times.

    A Decade of Injustice Remembering Mexico's Missing Students of Ayotzinapa and Their Mothers' Fight for Truth

    A Decade of Injustice Remembering Mexico's Missing Students of Ayotzinapa and Their Mothers' Fight for Truth

    Ten years after 43 students from Ayotzinapa disappeared, their mothers continue a relentless search for justice. Stories of mothers like Cristina and Hilda reveal enduring hope and heartbreak. HBO’s “Los 43 de Ayotzinapa” documentary sheds new light on this tragedy and their fight.

    Día de Muertos: Where to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in the US

    Día de Muertos: Where to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in the US

    Día de los Muertos is a beautiful reminder that those we’ve loved are never truly gone. Do you know where to celebrate with our community in the United States? Through colorful altars, music, and memories, we welcome their spirits back for a joyful reunion.

    Latina Actors Selena Gómez and Zoe Saldaña Join Forces in Netflix’s Emilia Pérez

    Latina Actors Selena Gómez and Zoe Saldaña Join Forces in Netflix’s Emilia Pérez

    Latina actors Selena Gómez and Zoe Saldaña star in Netflix's “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish-language musical crime comedy. Premiering at Cannes, it made history with transgender actor Karla Sofía Gascón winning Best Actress.

    How Latina Horse Riders in the Americas Defy Gender Roles: From Escaramuza Charras to Colombia’s Vaqueras

    How Latina Horse Riders in the Americas Defy Gender Roles: From Escaramuza Charras to Colombia’s Vaqueras

    Latina horse riders are reshaping the horse riding scene in Latin America. From Mexican charras to Colombian vaqueras, they excel in once male-dominated sports. Blending tradition and innovation, they show courage, fight for equality, and inspire new generations in joining the sport.

    Latinx Heritage Month: Where Can I Celebrate?

    Latinx Heritage Month: Where Can I Celebrate?

    Our Latinx community celebrates Latinx Heritage Month, here is a list of Latino themed events and ones you may not know about that are year-round across the United States.

    Top 5 Latin American Women Pioneering With Technology Companies

    Top 5 Latin American Women Pioneering With Technology Companies

    Inspiring Latin American women in tech are reshaping the future and promoting gender equality in technology. From breakthroughs in nanomedicine development to leadership roles, these pioneers are closing the gap in Women in STEM fields. Discover their journeys and how they're making history.

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