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What is White Latin America, Really? The Hidden Native and Afro Roots of the Population

What is White Latin America, Really? The Hidden Native and Afro Roots of the Population

In Latin America, many countries are known for their European heritage. Still, recent studies show that indigenous and African roots are crucial in shaping their societies. Let's explore the reality of "White Latin America" and the current influences of non-white populations.

Cannabis and Social Equity: How Latinas Like Cannapreneur and Investor Christine De La Rosa Are Leading the Way

Cannabis and Social Equity: How Latinas Like Cannapreneur and Investor Christine De La Rosa Are Leading the Way

De La Rosa’s passion for cannabis is not superficial as society’s portrayal would make it to be. The medicinal plant, our ancestors used, known as marijuana, cannabis, pot, or its scientific....

The Power of Latinos Celebrated At L'Attitude

The Power of Latinos Celebrated At L'Attitude

L’ATTITUDE which stands for “Latino and Attitude” is a four-day conference in San Diego where the biggest Latinos in real estate, politics, entertainment and venture capital convene to celebrate and push the message that Latinos are the new mainstream economy. Their message has been at the forefront of conversation

My Dream Quinceañera Reimagined

My Dream Quinceañera Reimagined

Remember your quinceañera and the ones of your friends and family? The huge dresses, epic parties, and go-big-or-go-home attitude? Turning fifteen is a traditional rite of passage for a young Latina, when she is leaving behind childhood and looking towards adulthood with beauty, grace, and the support of her loved

5 Latinx Coffee Brands to Support

5 Latinx Coffee Brands to Support

Coffee is an integral part of Latinx life. According to Statista, about 60% of the world’s coffee is produced in Latin America. And the National Coffee Association’s Ethnicity and Coffee Report found that in the United States, 74% of us drink coffee on the daily. It is a

Public Latino Community Radio Stations You Should Listen To

Public Latino Community Radio Stations You Should Listen To

Latino owned and operated public community radio stations keep our communities connected to what's happening locally and nationally. Here with the help of Ernesto Aguilar, he recommends the top Latinx public community radio stations.

10 Things That Are Very Colombian

10 Things That Are Very Colombian

In Colombia, independence day is celebrated every July 20th. What better way to celebrate this mighty South American nation than to take a look at several things that are very Colombian?! We’re talking about great music, delicious food, and natural Colombian beauty below. Cumbia   Ver esta publicación en Instagram

Q+A with Latina Beauty Entrepreneur Margarita Arriagada, CEO and Founder of Valdé Beauty

Q+A with Latina Beauty Entrepreneur Margarita Arriagada, CEO and Founder of Valdé Beauty

“Valdé reimagines our relationship with beauty. We celebrate the beauty of authenticity, of being you with emphasis. To us, lipstick is not about mirroring a cycle of superficial trends. It is a ritual passed on through generations of women. It projects our confidence and self-possession and inspires a feeling of

Things That Have Been Appropriated from the Latina Chola Culture and Aesthetic

Things That Have Been Appropriated from the Latina Chola Culture and Aesthetic

Selena Gomez hosted Saturday Night Live on May 14, and whenever a Latina hosts or appears on a mainstream, iconic show like SNL, we take it as a win for us. However, her Latina chola skit alongside the only Latina cast member on the show, Melissa Villaseñor, left many offended.

5 Latinas with Disabilities Who Are Thriving

5 Latinas with Disabilities Who Are Thriving

We Latinxs have a hard time getting representation in realms that are considered “mainstream,” such as film, television, fashion, and politics. It’s even harder to be seen, heard, and represented for Latinas with disabilities in today’s world. This is despite the fact that, according to Axios, “one in

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