A Latinx Mamá Love Letters
“As woke as you may think you are, you can’t be free until everyone is free” Mom. Latinx. Activist. Theologian. Unapologetically Brown.
Erasure of Mental Disabilities in Latinx Households
Constantly Being Stuck In A World Where You Are Told Anxiety And Depression Is Not Meant For You You are not going to therapy, “eso es para gringos”, my parents would tell me, as I would push back the tears I was too scared to let run down my face.
The Aesthetics And Meaning of Hoop Earrings To Me As A Latina
Through multiple hours of constantly scrolling through Tumblr, flipping through Teen Magazines, and watching white girls dye their hair pink—I desired to be white. I would look down at my brown skin and feel ashamed, feel ugly, and even condemn my mother for it. I was not always like
Being High Maintenance Means
For the brown girls who have been called high maintenance, like you’re a car that needs care, like you’re a coffeemaker that is stuck on pour, like you’re a lavadora that won’t wash clothes. For the brown girls who have a very clear idea of how
A Love Letter to McNair Scholars
Cornell McNair Research Scholars in Solidarity with Dr. Tiffany Martinez: A ♥ Letter to McNair Scholars “This morning, my professor handed me back a paper (a literature review) in front of my entire class and exclaimed “this is not your language.” On the top of the page they wrote in blue
Netflix and Cool...Diversity
Diversity in TV and movies, and in award ceremonies, this is the quintessential issue that gains constant attention whenever a new TV show or movie is released. Do they reflect the ever-changing spectrum of communities across the United States? During awards season is when it is most noticeable that there
A Letter To the 'Rich Minimalists' by Amanda Tello
To the Rich Minimalist from a Poor one, I hear you speak to how liberating minimalism is. How you gave up your six figures a year job, sold all of your possessions, moved into a small living space and now you feel free. I squirm uncomfortably in my seat when
The Creepy Uncle
I have been put off by the various references to that “creepy” uncle, within Latinx communities. I know I am projecting, but the word creepy as a female in my early thirties only has one connotation, and it invokes fear with sexual undertones. When I call a man creepy, I
The BoldLatina Latinx Gift Guide
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.
The Latinx Warrior Smoothie
Wellness + Self-Care contributor, Tamaya Garcia, Founder, Spanglish Vegan Kitchen Shifting Food Culture for Latino Families. I Share Life + Home Cooked Plant Based Dishes Using Healthy Latino-Centric Ingredients. All Vegan! I’m feeling really good about 39! I think it has a lot to do with my own acceptance and realization
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