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What Disney's Encanto Means to Me as a Colombian-American

What Disney's Encanto Means to Me as a Colombian-American

Photo: Film Daily Growing up as a Colombian-American in San Francisco, I didn’t see too many other people from my South American nation. Sure, there was a community, but it was tiny in comparison to the larger Mexican, Nicaraguan, Salvadorian and other Latin American communities that no doubt helped

Latinx Activists Have Written These Books on the Environment You Need to Read

Latinx Activists Have Written These Books on the Environment You Need to Read

We Latinxs have been in a close relationship with the Earth since the days of our Indigenous ancestors. We have lived on the planet, grown and eaten its food, and used to give back to it as much as we benefited from it. It’s sad how much things have

5 Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors

5 Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors

November is Native American Heritage Month, but we are interested in highlighting and sharing the narratives of Amerindians every day of the year. Part of learning about these aboriginal cultures is to read their truths. But, not surprisingly, Indigenous authors (like all POC authors) are severely underrepresented in publishing. According

A Latina-Owned Cannabis Business and Farm You Should Know

A Latina-Owned Cannabis Business and Farm You Should Know

It’s rare to come across Latinx-owned farms in California, as we reported in a previous BoldLatina Spotlight. Even more rare are cannabis ‘hemp’ farms owned by Latinx! So when we came across Latina-owned cannabis farm named ‘Ranchera Familia’, we jumped at the opportunity to learn more! Our ongoing Latinas

Sustainable Beauty Brands You Can Find at Big Retail Stores

Sustainable Beauty Brands You Can Find at Big Retail Stores

Beauty products should enhance the world and its inhabitants, not damage them. According to Zero Waste Europe, “Over 4000 chemicals are potentially present in plastic packaging,” and every year, the cosmetics industry is responsible for introducing over 120 billion units of this packaging into the environment (this is not to

Latina Entertainer and Environmental Activist Shakira Is Serious About Climate Change

Latina Entertainer and Environmental Activist Shakira Is Serious About Climate Change

Shakira made viral news announcing her new project, helping climate change efforts.

6 Latinx Vegans to Follow on Instagram

6 Latinx Vegans to Follow on Instagram

Food is central to Latinx culture. We pass down these recipes and eating habits, from generation to generation. While this food has traditionally been whole and healthy, things like additives, preservatives, a dependence on animal fats, and the Westernization of our diet has led to unhealthy outcomes. Latinx vegans have

Latina Author Combines Social Justice With Storytelling In Her Newest Book

Latina Author Combines Social Justice With Storytelling In Her Newest Book

Over the years, the response to social justice and equity for Black, Latinx, Indigenous and other people of color had heightened in the United States. This era  of change and reorganization presents all social justice activists with a unique challenges but it must not solely be on their shoulders to

Meet the Latina Founder of Tragos A Popular Latinx Card Game

Meet the Latina Founder of Tragos A Popular Latinx Card Game

Growing up you may have played UNO, Monopoly, Bingo or loteria with friends and family then the digital economy took over – mobile games, video gaming (check out Latinas in gaming), and virtual gaming communities. Classic ‘retro’ party games are a fun pastime and surprisingly made a huge comeback during the

6 Diverse Latinx Podcasts We Are Listening To

6 Diverse Latinx Podcasts We Are Listening To

Today’s podcast media mavens are breaking ground and are proudly Latinx/WOC ran and/or owned. These Latinx podcasts bring us smart dialogue about the very topics that are our reality and in the process, validate our experiences.  From reclaiming our health to the startup challenges of Latinx founders,

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