Along with Selena Gomez, Jenna Ortega, Aubrey Plaza, Diego Calva and others, Latinos are represented in about half the award categories in this year’s Golden Globes. Continue reading Several 2023 Golden Globe nominees are young and Latino: Full list
Amara La Negra, singer, reality show star and rapper, is known for embracing her afro and her Blackness. Continue reading What it means to be Afro-Latino: ‘We are diverse in every single possible way’
By Daniela Sirtori-Cortina, Bloomberg
Almost nine years ago, Jessica Torres launched a style blog to help build her resume as an aspiring fashion journalist. A self-described plus-sized Latina from the Bronx, she didn’t see herself reflected among staffers at the magazine where she interned. Continue reading Latina Entrepreneurs Are Forcing Beauty Giants to Pay Attention
By Ashleigh Carter, Now This Is News
These Latina designers are carving out space in the fashion and arts community by bringing their cultural backgrounds to their clothing, and accessory designs, among other creations. Their work has gained international attention, and many attribute this success to the inspiration they’ve derived from their cultural backgrounds. Continue reading These Five Latina Women Are Dominating The Design World
LISA DEADERICK, The San Diego Tribune
It may come as a surprise that radio personality Geena the Latina — formally Geena Aguilar — never pictured herself on the air. If it wasn’t for a morning show audition 15 years ago that brought her to the city she considered a second home, San Diego might have missed out on one of the market’s more popular radio hosts. Continue reading How popular radio personality Geena the Latina realized her voice was powerful and necessary
By Sarah Mosqueda
Rita Moreno is not a quitter.
“I think what is important to me is never giving up,” the 90-year-old Puerto Rican actress, dancer, singer and activist said in a recent phone interview Continue reading Rita Moreno: Seizing Every Opportunity
By Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News
Two Mexican Americans who have dedicated their lives to fighting for equality and the advancement of Latinos were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at the White House on Thursday. Continue reading Two Latino pioneers, in civil rights and education, honored with Medal of Freedom
By Kiko Martinez, Remezcla
Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson has become the first player of Mexican descent to win an NBA championship. Continue reading Juan Toscano-Anderson Becomes First Player of Mexican Descent to Win NBA Title
By Jovani Hernandez, Sneaker News
Adidas Brings You Another Pair Of “Bad Bunny Forums At Home” Continue reading adidas Brings You Another Pair Of “Bad Bunny Forums At Home”
By Yamily Habib, Be Latina
When we say Latinas are breaking through in every industry, we mean every industry. Just look at the outstanding achievement of Twitch streamer Maria “Chica” Lopez, who has joined the icon series of Epic Games‘ popular game, Fortnite. Continue reading Maria ‘Chica’ Lopez Becomes the First Latina LBTQ+ Creator To Join Fortnite Icon Series