HERSTORY: Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno is the first and only Latina to have ever won a Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award. But those accomplishments didn’t come without their sacrifices. Diane Guerrero breaks it all down in our new series, HERSTORY. 

To learn more about the accomplishments of the many Latinxs who have contributed to this country, watch our new series HERSTORY, and ask your representative to support the creation of the National American Latino Museum, because it’s time U.S. history became a true reflection of ALL Americans. You can also get more information by visiting: act.americanlatinomuseum.org/donate

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Folkslore: Bad Apples

In this episode of Folkslore, one woman tells us about the time she used a batch of apples to reveal that her brother’s girlfriend was up to no good.

Folkslore: Saci-Pererê

The legend of Saci-Pererê is told to children all over Brazil. He’s a magical, one-legged boy who likes to play tricks on those he encounters. One girl tells us about the time her father swears he almost caught Saci.

BESE Explains | Why Is Cannabis Illegal?

Human beings have been using cannabis for thousands of years. Yet it’s illegal in most of the world, including right here in the U.S. So how did we get here? Abdullah Saeed @imyourkid breaks it all down in this episode of BESE Explains.

Folkslore: Lucky Lashes

In this episode of Folkslore, a young, class clown puts a Nigerian folktale to the test to see if it will help keep her out of trouble. All she needs is a pair of her parents’ shoes and a few eyelashes.

Sea of Change: Todo Verde

“We’re really at a crossroads right now where people are seeing plant-based food as a possible solution to some of the issues we’re seeing both in our health and the health of our planet. ” 

Jocelyn Ramirez created Todo Verde to provide the Latinx community with healthy and savory plant-based dishes that they could connect with. Today, the catering company aims to create lifestyle shifts in healthy eating through a variety of affordable plant-based options in neighborhoods all over Los Angeles and beyond.

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Hidden Figuras: George Masa

 A little-known Japanese immigrant helped establish one of America’s most beloved national parks, The Great Smoky Mountains. His name was George Masa and this is his story. 

Sea of Change: CyberCode Twins

America and Penelope are among the few Latinas that compete in Hackathons worldwide, but they hope their work and passion for coding can help change that, and give back to the community.

Folkslore: Deadly Dream

Folkslore: Abuela’s Cure

In this episode of Folkslore, meet the grandma who’s convinced she has the cure to fight off any sickness that comes your way. All she needs is a little bit of garlic, tomatoes, gorditas, and some other random kitchen items.

When Racist Rhetoric Meets Gun Violence in the United States

Mass shootings are a trend in America—a destructive pattern that goes beyond racial or class divides. You are a target if you are white, Black, Brown, in elementary school, watching a movie, visiting your place of worship, running a quick errand at Walmart, the list goes on and on.  While shootings and gun violence have […]

The Electric Vodou Sound of Val-Inc | BESE Meets

Haitian electronic music composer Val Jeanty grew up as a Vodou child—never questioning it. But after coming to the U.S., Val learned of the many misconceptions Americans have about Vodou.

Hidden Figuras: Mae Jemison

 Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, is one of the most accomplished women of her time —a doctor, engineer, philanthropist, and astronaut. Learn how she paved the way for others like her, in this episode of Hidden Figuras.

Resourceful Art with Schelsey Mahammadie-Sabet | Real Talk

This artist uses leftover food to make art. Schelsey Mahammadie-Sabet makes art wherever she is with whatever she has.

The Legend of El Cucuy: Folkslore

You’ve heard of the boogeyman, but have you heard of El Cucuy? If you don’t behave, he might come and get you!

An American Dream: Las Culebras

One young immigrant’s dream about his grandfather, an untouchable fruit, and a familiar mountain in El Salvador, turns out to be a lesson about being careful with the decisions you make. Watch An American Dream: Las Culebras.