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Comunidades of Latinxs rewriting our narratives, redefining freedom, and finding joy in our nuances together. Here are our stories.

Comunidades of Latinxs rewriting our narratives, redefining freedom, and finding joy in our nuances together. Here are our stories.

Comunidades of Latinxs rewriting our narratives, redefining freedom, and finding joy in our nuances together. Here are our stories.

I Turned 35, Took a Solo Trip to the Jungle, & Cried the Whole Time — In a Good ...

Raquel Reichard

Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street Went From the Banned-...

As a Latina Bride, I Had to Unlearn What Marriage Should Look Like

Victoria Leandra

I’m in My ’90s Grunge Era. Here’s How I Achieve the Look & ...

Growing up, my parents used to play these 1990s pop rock and synth pop records in both English and Spanish. My mom had big curly hair and wore low-rise jea

by Joaquina As Told ...

July’s Tarotscopes Will Help You Stay Grounded Through Unce...

by Tatianna Tarot

8 Bottles From Latine Winemakers That Taste Like Summer Feels

by Raquel Reichard

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Love Island USA’s Amaya and Bryan Represent the Latine Lov...

On Sunday, July 13, I perched on the edge of my stool at a Brooklyn bar, facing a huge screen normally reserved for sports. Now, it displayed the neon ligh

Love Island USA Needs An Overhaul Next Season

Love Island USA needs to figure out what it wants to be before returning for Season 8. Sunday night’s finale was proof. Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales?

by Taryn Finley

Karol G Is in Her Tropicoqueta Era. Here’s How You Can Achieve th...

When Karol G first announced Tropicoqueta, it wasn’t just an album drop — it was the birth of a whole new era. Sonically, it draws on the rhythmic back

by Natasha López

Heading to Puerto Rico for the Bad Bunny Residency? Add These Spo...

I don’t know about you, but I’m pulling up to Bad Bunny’s No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency in San Juan this summer. ICYMI, Benito Antonio Mar

by Raquel Reichard

For Latinas, Glam Isn’t Vanity — It’s Legacy, Armor & Self-Love

Whether it’s hiring a makeup artist for a speaking engagement or doing a full face before running errands, many Latinas know the power of showing up poli

by Victoria Leandra

It’s Time to Add These 10 Peruvian-Owned Beauty & Fashion Brands ...

by Natasha López

From Wildfires To ICE Raids, L.A. Latines Keep Fighting Back

Just five months ago, Mexican firefighters were rushing to Los Angeles to keep the city from burning to the ground. Now, before there’s even been t

by Natalie Arroyo Ca...

The Best Latina-Owned Swimwear Brands You Haven’t Shopped Yet

by Raquel Reichard

Latina Athletes Are Good for Business — Until It’s Time to Invest...

I grew up in a big sports family. As Puerto Ricans in a small Florida town in the 1990s, it helped us survive the South. My brothers and I weren’t just f

by Nic Rodríguez Vil...

New York Thrives on Latine Culture — But Gentrification Is Pushin...

On the evening of Saturday, May 17, Puerto Rican-owned Buddies Coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn closed its doors for good. The closure came three months af

Yulissa Escobar Does Represent Our Community. And That’s the Problem

Another Latina stepped in it — again. This time it was Yulissa Escobar who, checks notes, made it through just two days of filming Love Island USA before

by Cristina Escobar

13 Dominican Brands Bringing Big Island Energy to Fashion & Beauty

by Natasha López

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I Tried Shakira’s New Hair Line Isima & It Actually Helped My Itc...

I’m often terrified of trying new hair products. I have scalp psoriasis, and many formulas leave my skin painfully (and embarrassingly) red, flaky, a

by Raquel Reichard

What Your Summer Solstice Tarotscope Means for You This Season

by Tatianna Tarot

I’m in My Internet Angel Era. Here’s How I Achieve the Look & Lif...

The Internet is a place where fools rush in and angels fear to tread. It’s a place so infinite that darkness and apathy can often hide in the corners we

by Raimi Reyes As To...

Empowerment or Erasure? Karol G’s “Latina Foreva” Sparks Debate A...

When Karol G dropped her newest single and music video “Latina Foreva” on May 22, it became undoubtedly clear that the Colombian pop reggaeton artist s

by Zameena Mejia

11 Father’s Day Gifts for the Latino Dad Who Has Everything (Exce...

by Raquel Reichard

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How Tucson Helped Me Connect With My Mexican American Identity

When I was 17, I used to skip school. Instead of turning left toward school, I would head right to Saguaro National Park. I’d roll down my windows, feel

by Zoe Montaño

17 of Mexico’s Coolest Brands, Handpicked For Your Rotation

by Natasha López

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Why Tucson Should Be On Your 2025 List Of Must-Visit Destinations

Long before Tucson, AZ became what it is today — a cultural touchstone of a city bursting with a rich history that has shaped its language, food, and tra

by Susan Alejandra B...

11 Latine-Owned Fragrances That Belong on Your Vanity

by Raquel Reichard

These Latina Retreats Offer Rest, Joy & Community Without Guilt

In a world where Latinas are increasingly seeking spaces of healing, joy, and cultural reconnection, a new kind of self-care is taking root. From the highl

by Samantha Leal

Rosario Confronts the Horror in Family Sacrifice

It’s a familiar pressure: the children of immigrants often struggle to live up to the sacrifices their parents and grandparents made for them. That dynam

by Cristina Escobar

Here’s What to Wear to Bad Bunny’s No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí

If you managed to snag tickets to Bad Bunny‘s No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí residency in Puerto Rico, sleep with one eye open. Just kidding — kind of. B

by Natasha López

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