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Señoreata’s Evanice Holz is Reimagining Cuban Cuisine for the Plant-Based Community
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German Perez’s Artwork is Medicine for the Soul
German Perez’s playful amalgamation of primary colors has a way of screaming for your attention, and once it draws you in, there’s no escaping the lessons masked in illustrative wonder. It isn’t a mistake nor a one-time experience, it’s exactly what Perez intends to happen when you engage with his art. The Dominican artist has […]
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March is a huge month for new book releases, and while every book might be worthy of your reading time, I recommend these four books that will evoke a range of emotions. Libertie: A Novel by Kaitlyn Greenidge – Libertie is a novel that will immediately pull you in with its passionate storytelling that’s rooted […]
Netflix’s “Yes Day” Hopes to Create More Representation for Multicultural Families
The Latinx community has long dealt with harmful and stereotypical “representation” in media, film and television. We’ve played the sicario, the maid, the gang member and other harmful roles that have affected how those outside of our multidimensional communities see us. Netflix’s family-friendly film, “Yes Day,” is fighting against these stereotypes by showcasing a multiethnic […]
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