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New Year’s Resolutions Still Suck

by Michael Cruz on Jan 28, 2022 0

When I was a little kid, I simultaneously loved and dreaded New Year’s Eve....

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Meet The First-Ever LGBTQIA+ Mariachi Band

by Leslie Ambriz on Jun 21, 2021 0

Carlos Samaniego still remembers the night that he and the rest of Mariachi Arcoiris...

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How Artist Ruben Rojas is Teaching His Son to Live Through Love

by Leslie Ambriz on Jun 18, 2021 0

Ruben Rojas’ art can be seen all across Southern California and in various states...

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How Her Father, The Olympian, Inspired Her To be Resilient

by Leslie Ambriz on Jun 18, 2021 0

Kira Davis-Quarrie was seven years old and walking with her family through a crowded...

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Zoila Darton is Putting Power in the Hands of the Next Generation

by Leslie Ambriz on Jun 14, 2021 0

Zoila Darton founded WORD agency out of a want to uplift the next generation....

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‘In The Heights’ Review: The Importance of Seeing Your Home Represented on Screen

by Richy Rosario on Jun 11, 2021 0

Washington Heights has always felt like home. As a first-generation Domincan growing up in...

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Domenic Haynes: The Ever-Evolving, But Always Transparent Artist

by Leslie Ambriz on May 26, 2021 0

Domenic Haynes doesn’t hesitate to name Amy Winehouse, Tracy Chapman, Jimi Hendrix, and Erykah...

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Three Books To Read When You Need a Short Break

by Lupita Aquino on May 25, 2021 0

This past month I read a few books that brought attention to the power...

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Acknowledging the Past to Change the Future

by Jerry Ayodele on May 24, 2021 0

The horrifying scenes at the American Capitol on January 6th laid bare, to the...

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The Artistic Expression of Central American Resilience and Resistance

by Sandy Saravia on May 19, 2021 0

The sweeping homogenization of the Latinx experience has led to the historical exclusion of...

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Finding Self-Love Through Hair Care with Hello Updo and Shop Latinx

by Leslie Ambriz on May 10, 2021 0

Magdaline Hurtado’s hair journey has been a series of ups and downs.  “My hair...

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Ashley Basnight Is Encouraging Women to Tackle Their Own Home Improvement Projects

by Leslie Ambriz on May 4, 2021 0

Ashley Basnight’s parents always knew that she was naturally creative. As a young girl,...

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Cosmica Artists is a Place for Musicians to Find Their Home

by Leslie Ambriz on Apr 30, 2021 0

If Gil Gastelum could compare his early years to one film, it would be...

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Latinx-Asians Are Not a Rarity, We’ve Existed for Hundreds of Years

by Ren Fernández-Kim on Apr 29, 2021 0

In the past year, there has been a rise in anti-Asian hate and racism...

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Three Book Recommendations for World Book Day

by Lupita Aquino on Apr 23, 2021 0

It’s World Book Day and I am highlighting three books that I believe embody...

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Embracing My Natural Hair: A Journey Towards Self-Love

by Lola Ayodele on Apr 8, 2021 0

As a young girl in Nigeria, it was uncommon to see women with their...

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Señoreata’s Evanice Holz is Reimagining Cuban Cuisine for the Plant-Based Community

by Leslie Ambriz on Apr 2, 2021 0

Evanice Holz always looked forward to weekends at her grandmother’s house. She still remembers...

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German Perez’s Artwork is Medicine for the Soul

by Leslie Ambriz on Apr 1, 2021 0

German Perez’s playful amalgamation of primary colors has a way of screaming for your...

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Four Books That Evoke Emotions with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Mar 31, 2021 0

March is a huge month for new book releases, and while every book might...

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Netflix’s “Yes Day” Hopes to Create More Representation for Multicultural Families

by BESE Staff on Mar 30, 2021 0

The Latinx community has long dealt with harmful and stereotypical “representation” in media, film...

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Three Books that Channel Personal Growth with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Feb 22, 2021 0

When I think of the various forms of love, it occurs to me that...

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Mamá Tingó: The Afro-Dominican Farmer and Revolutionary

by Deidamia Galán on Feb 18, 2021 0

Latin America’s history is full of real stories that involve courageous heroines—women who left...

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Celebrate Self-Love this Valentine’s Day

by Sandy Saravia on Feb 14, 2021 0

Self-love means prioritizing your own health and well-being. Considering we all give and receive...

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Three Revolutionary Books to Read This January with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Jan 21, 2021 0

2021 has just started, and it’s already introducing us to some fantastic new books...

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The Creativity Behind the Limitlessness of Latinx and American Fusion Cuisine

by Michelle Villegas Threadgould on Jan 19, 2021 0

I grew up as a biracial Chicana in northern California, with my Mexican mother’s...

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The Butch and Coco Cafe is Creating a Safe Space for All Who Enter

by Lola Ayodele on Jan 7, 2021 0

Whenever Anna Owusu was craving some fresh food, she would have to leave her...

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Lost in Translation: A Poem by Damneet Kaur

by Damneet Kaur on Jan 5, 2021 0

my voice. is beautiful, as my father says. is always ready to fight, as...

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Femmeton Take Over: Revolutionizing and Politicizing Music with La Doña

by Candice Cruz on Dec 31, 2020 0

La Doña, whose real name is Cecilia Cassandra Peña-Govea, is changing the world of...

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Beat By Beat Sky Rompiendo Has Become Latin Music’s Go-To Producer

by Richy Rosario on Dec 29, 2020 0

Sky Rompiendo always knew he wanted to make music. The Colombian mega-producer first fell...

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Four Books to Ring in the New Year with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Dec 23, 2020 0

2020 has been an extremely difficult year. It’s a year many of us can’t...

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LASTMONDAY Is Bringing A New Blueprint To Latin Urban Music

by Richy Rosario on Dec 16, 2020 0

A few years ago, LASTMONDAY, born Armani Valdez, was bouncing between The City College...

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Breathe: A Poem by Jerry Ayodele

by Jerry Ayodele on Dec 2, 2020 0

They won’t let you breathe the air in your lungs burns them the fire...

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Moving Forward: Books That Hold Us Accountable with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Nov 30, 2020 0

During the election, I deeply empathized with the collective anxiety that many of us...

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Truthsgiving: Bringing Truth to the Fabled Tradition of Thanksgiving

by Sandy Saravia on Nov 26, 2020 0

Americans have been taught to see Thanksgiving as the one time a year where...

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In the Age of ICE, Filipino Filmmakers Make Sure Their Voices Aren’t Forgotten

by Demi Guo on Nov 17, 2020 0

This time last year, director Diane Paragas, bespectacled and comfortable in a Red Hook...

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Día de Los Muertos is Not Your Mexican Halloween

by Denny Alfonso on Nov 13, 2020 0

Many still wonder if there is life after death. Throughout history, some have even...

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I Am: A Poem by Valerie Roxas

by Valerie Roxas on Nov 1, 2020 0

I am my ancestor’s dreams, dismantling and decolonizing my mind, using my privilege as...

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Four Books You Shouldn’t Miss This October with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Oct 30, 2020 0

The saying goes, “so many books, so little time,” so why not make that...

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Si Dios Quiere: A Story of Duality from the Dominican Republic to Washington Heights

by Adeline Lulo on Oct 29, 2020 0

Mami was the first of her eight siblings to come to Nueva York. In...

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The Latinx Influence on Hip Hop Culture and Music Today

by Richy Rosario on Oct 26, 2020 0

In the video for Cardi B’s latest single, “WAP,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, the...

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A Tale of Two Worlds: Hope, Resilience and Proud Cultural Roots Abound for Latinx Teens and Young...

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Oct 9, 2020 0

Latinx teens and young adults—whether they were born in the U.S. to immigrant parents...

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Why This Essential Worker Continues to Fight Amid the Pandemic

by Tomás Antonio Mier on Oct 6, 2020 0

Hay que seguir luchando. “I need to keep fighting.” That’s what 58-year-old Laura Pozos...

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Decolonizing History Through Music with Dominican Artist Jarina De Marco

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Sep 30, 2020 0

As industries across politics, entertainment, tech, and education are finally recognizing the need for...

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Four Books To Read During Latinx Heritage Month with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Sep 29, 2020 0

As a Latinx Reader, Latinx Heritage Month comes with a stark reminder that books...

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The Pandemic Took Away My Autonomy And Isolated Me From My Community

by Andrea Lausell on Sep 23, 2020 0

Having lived with Spina Bifida Lipomyelomeningocele for the last 27 years, I spent a...

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Luna Magic Is Making Room For Afro-Latinidad In Beauty And Business

by Ashley Samone Nash on Sep 20, 2020 0

During these uncertain yet uplifting times of protest and change, conditions have shown us...

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“Daily Show” Writer and Comedian X Mayo Isn’t Waiting for a Seat at the Table, ...

by Leslie Ambriz on Aug 30, 2020 0

X Mayo is not sitting around and waiting for someone to make her a...

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Diego Luna Serves Up Tough Conversations and Introspection in “Pan y Circo”

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Aug 16, 2020 0

Five different windows pop up on the screen as leaders and thinkers from Mexico...

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It’s Time to be Counted! Why It’s Important to Fill Out the 2020 Census

by Dagoberto Galan on Aug 12, 2020 0

The 2020 census is entering its final stage.  By now, you have likely received...

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‘The Baby-Sitters Club’s’ Xochitl Gomez Talks the Importance of Her Activist Latinx Character, Da...

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Aug 10, 2020 0

This summer, Netflix released a wave of ‘90s nostalgia with its modern reboot of...

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Farce of July: An Endependence Day Reflection

by Alondra Buccio on Jul 29, 2020 0

While other Angelenos gathered on the Fourth of July to celebrate a fabricated version...

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Juneteenth: Joy as Resistance

by Malon Murphy & SlauCienega on Jun 22, 2020 0

Across the country, thousands of Black Americans and other communities celebrated Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates...

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‘Vida’ Star Chelsea Rendon Talks ICE, Latinx Health—and How She Pulled Off That Emotional Scene

by Jacquelinne Mejia on May 25, 2020 0

This season marks the final chapter for the Starz show “Vida”, a drama series...

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The Unprecedented Crisis Point in Immigration Detention Centers

by Giselle Defares on May 19, 2020 0

U.S. detention centers are no safe haven to weather the COVID-19 storm. While most...

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The Wuhan I Knew: The Pre-COVID-19 City Of My Youth

by Demi Guo on May 11, 2020 0

The name “Wuhan” will, from this year forward, be known as the ground zero...

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Big Changes, Small Story: A Photo Essay From An Artist in Quarantine

by Fabiola Lopez on May 7, 2020 0

As an artist, it has been a struggle to create while being in the...

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Elizabeth Acevedo’s New Novel ‘Clap When You Land’ Taps Into the Forgotten Story of A Flight That...

by Leslie Ambriz on May 5, 2020 0

Elizabeth Acevedo remembers the way her mother’s childhood stories would transport her from her...

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Temporary Farmworkers Become More Vulnerable During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Apr 21, 2020 0

Crowded housing conditions. Eight or more workers in a trailer home. A country—or more—away...

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How ‘One Day At A Time’ Helped Latinx Fans Open Up About Mental Health and Coming Out

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Apr 7, 2020 0

One Day at a Time (ODAAT), which is now airing its fourth season on...

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Being Undocumented In The Time of Corona

by BESE Staff on Apr 7, 2020 0

Mia* and her sister had planned to attend an endometriosis rally in Texas to...

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How to Donate Medical Supplies to Local Hospitals

by BESE Staff on Apr 2, 2020 0

Hospitals all around the world, and in the U.S. are doing their best to...

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How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Being Used To Restrict Abortion Access

by Lily Trotta on Apr 1, 2020 0

No one leads the same life they did two weeks ago. Under this pandemic,...

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Painter Patssi Valdez, Founding Member of ASCO

by Inez Franco on Mar 29, 2020 0

In the 1970s, East Los Angeles was placed under excessive police control that bordered...

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A War of Words: How COVID-19 Placed A Target on Chinese-Americans’ Backs

by Demi Guo on Mar 27, 2020 0

I should probably get used to people roaming around with cameras, I thought, as...

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Rita Moreno on the Return of ‘One Day at a Time’ and Why It’s More Timely Now Than Ever

by Jacquelinne Mejia on Mar 24, 2020 0

‘One Day at a Time’ is back! The fourth season of the reimagined Norman...

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Here’s a List of Small Businesses You Can Support During The COVID-19 Pandemic

by BESE Staff on Mar 23, 2020 0

Businesses across the country are being forced to shut down or limit their services...

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How To Get Help During the COVID-19 Crisis

by Leslie Ambriz on Mar 19, 2020 0

Cities all across the United States are doing their best to flatten the curve...

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The Cuarentena Cure: Beat Quarantine Boredom by Streaming Online Concerts, Workouts, and More

by Leslie Ambriz on Mar 18, 2020 0

As cities all across the United States continue to implement strict but necessary self-quarantine...

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Confusion, Anxiety, and a 4-Hour Line: Flying into the U.S. Hours Before the COVID-19 Travel Ban

by Martina De Alba on Mar 17, 2020 0

I was in Spain when my mother woke me up Thursday morning to tell...

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Ana Mendieta: The World Renowned Artist Who Came to the U.S. As An Unaccompanied Minor

by Inez Franco on Mar 17, 2020 0

During the Cold War, the U.S. government partnered with the Catholic church to extract...

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The First Native American Woman In The U.S. To Earn A Medical Degree

by Inez Franco on Mar 11, 2020 0

Susan La Flesche was only eight years old when she first witnessed someone die....

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Bessie Smith: The Bisexual Empress of Blues

by Malon Murphy on Feb 26, 2020 0

The crowned “Empress of the Blues” was a bisexual Black woman who once chased...

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Elizabeth Jennings: The Woman Who Led the Desegregation of NY Public Transit

by Leslie Ambriz on Feb 19, 2020 0

One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to...

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iLe’s “Confrontative” Album Is a Rallying Cry for Puerto Rico

by Martina De Alba on Feb 13, 2020 0

iLe’s  latest Grammy-nominated album doesn’t shy away from confrontation. The former Calle 13 singer’s...

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Biddy Mason: From Slavery to One of California’s Wealthiest Entrepreneurs

by Inez Franco on Feb 11, 2020 0

One of early California’s wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs was a Black woman nicknamed Biddy. She...

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The Diverse Female Firsts Who Made Oscar History

by Malon Murphy on Feb 10, 2020 0

“Parasite” made history at the 92nd Academy Awards, after becoming the first foreign language...

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Hattie McDaniel: America’s First Black Oscar Winner

by Malon Murphy on Feb 7, 2020 0

Hattie McDaniel was the first Black actor to win an Oscar for her supporting...

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Why I’m Conflicted About The Super Bowl’s Latinx Halftime Show

by Leslie Ambriz on Feb 6, 2020 0

This past weekend, friends and families all over the United States gathered around their...

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DIY Journey To Fame

by Leslie Ambriz on Feb 4, 2020 0

Kimberly Douglas has always wanted to be a model, but when she realized she...

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The Politics of Home

by Jerry Ayodele on Jan 29, 2020 0

Having to constantly explain where my accent comes from, since an abrupt move to...

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Bayard Rustin: The Openly Gay Black Man Behind MLK’s Civil Rights Movement

by Malon Murphy on Jan 20, 2020 0

Across the country, millions are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther...

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When We Are Dancing, We’re All The Same

by Inez Franco on Nov 7, 2019 0

We spoke to Bomba Estereo’s Simon Mejia ahead of the band’s performance at the...

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Why It’s Time To Retire The Whitewashed Western

by Inez Franco on Oct 24, 2019 0

The American Western and its cowboy is a myth. In the classic, Hollywood Western—and...

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The Problem With Hispanic Heritage Month

by Leslie Ambriz on Oct 4, 2019 0

I’m tired of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.  And no, I’m not saying we should...

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Why Hollywood is Still Failing Latinxs

by Leslie Ambriz on Sep 18, 2019 0

The first time I watched the movie Selena was one of the first times...

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Indigenous Languages Are at Risk of Extinction, but This New York Group Is Doing Something About It

by Demi Guo on Aug 29, 2019 0

Charlie Uruchima—an Ecuadorean American kid from Hell’s Kitchen—didn’t expect to be accepted into New...

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Black Women Aren’t Allowed To Be Introverted

by Sequoia Holmes on Aug 23, 2019 0

“I don’t think Sequoia likes me,” is something I’ve heard secondhand my entire life,...

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A Nightmare Come True: What It’s Like Living in Fear of ICE

by Tomás Antonio Mier on Aug 13, 2019 0

On an uncharacteristically hot weekday in September, my stomach growled with hunger as I...

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When Racist Rhetoric Meets Gun Violence in the United States

by BESE Staff on Aug 9, 2019 0

Mass shootings are a trend in America—a destructive pattern that goes beyond racial or...

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Why Anti-Abortion Laws Will Affect Marginalized Communities The Most

by Giselle Defares on Jul 23, 2019 0

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals determined in June that the administration can deny...

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Ismael Loutfi Talks Netflix’s ‘Patriot Act’ and His Hopes For the Future of Mus...

by Leslie Ambriz on Jul 1, 2019 0

Ismael Loutfi has always been religious. Truth be told, he feels he’s become more...

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Juneteenth: The Long Road To Liberation

by Malon Murphy on Jun 18, 2019 0

On June 19th, 1865 Union General Gordon Granger paraded approximately 1,800 federal troops to...

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The Right Kind of Immigrant: The Narrative of Deserving and Undeserving Immigrants

by Sujatha Fernandes on Jun 14, 2019 0

Aarti Shahani founded Families for Freedom—a Brooklyn-based immigrant rights organization—after her father faced deportation....

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Meet the Hawaiian Lei Maker Keeping Traditions Alive

by IJfke Ridgley on Jan 24, 2019 0

Flowers play an important role in the culture of Hawaii.

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‘La Borinqueña’ Supports the Heroes of Puerto Rico’s Grassroots Recovery

by Jhoni Jackson on Sep 27, 2018 0

We talk to critically lauded graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez about the debut of 'Ricanstruction:...

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Before Supernatural, There Was Santana’s Inner Secrets

by Gary Suarez on Sep 20, 2018 0

Thirty years ago, the iconic jazz and Latin fusion guitarist ventured into pop, paving...

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‘Latinx’ Made Official: The Impact of a Linguistic Movement Led by Latin Americans

by Jhoni Jackson on Sep 14, 2018 0

Merriam-Webster officially added Latinx to its dictionary this month.

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New York Art World Steps Up Its Immigration Advocacy

by Mariana Fernandez on Sep 10, 2018 0

Recent efforts to get arts organizations more involved with the needs of immigrant communities...

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Meet the Punk Peruvian Chef Hosting Vegan Pop-Ups for Social Change

by Emilly Prado on Aug 29, 2018 0

We talk to chef Antoanet Aburto about using food for fundraising and mental health.

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Baltimore Legend Abdu Ali Is Ready To Make Their Formal Debut

by Nia Hampton on Aug 20, 2018 0

Since Abdu Ali built a stage and walked into the center of it, Baltimore...

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Music with Purpose: The Revolutionary Legacy of Zack De La Rocha

by Gary Suarez on Aug 15, 2018 0

A decade after his last notable project, the short lived One Day As A...

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Fernando Palma Rodríguez Debuts His Glitchy Animal-Machine Hybrids at MoMA PS1

by Mariana Fernandez on Aug 3, 2018 0

In his newest exhibition at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, the artist draws...

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Photos from Our Launch Event, The Identity Gallery

by BESE Staff on Jul 31, 2018 0

Inside our coming-out party and pop-up art gallery in Hollywood, California.

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Cypress Hill’s ‘Black Sunday’ Was Way Ahead of Its Time

by Gary Suarez on Jul 26, 2018 0

The result of the 1993 album was a heightened awareness of recreational cannabis usage...

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Liliana Porter’s Timely Disruptions

by Mariana Fernandez on Jul 24, 2018 0

Tiny vignettes in the artist’s most ambitious large-scale installation blur the line between reality...

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Santería and Circuitry: The Electro World of Alpha 606

by Gary Suarez on Jul 18, 2018 0

Afro-Cuban rhythms and German machine funk come together, with surprising results.

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Inside the Afro-Latino Festival of New York City

by Nia Hampton on Jul 16, 2018 0

The sixth year of the joyful festival was a call to action.

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How Piri Thomas Shed Light on Puerto Rican Lives in New York

by Giselle Defares on Jul 12, 2018 0

The Nuyorican Movement writer was one of the first to examine the social, political,...

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Sonia Sotomayor’s Profound History of Dissent

by Giselle Defares on Jul 5, 2018 0

“Each day on the bench I learn something new about the judicial process and...

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From Noreaga To N.O.R.E.

by Gary Suarez on Jul 3, 2018 0

Twenty years ago, this Queens rapper not only represented for his people, but helped...

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Jam Skating with Sailor Gonzales

by Veronica Leon on Jun 29, 2018 0

Behind the scenes and carefree in Long Beach, California.

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Antonio Pulgarin’s Meditations on Latino Masculinity

by Mariana Fernandez on Jun 26, 2018 0

We spoke to the Brooklyn-based artist about his latest body of work, 'Fragments of...

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Sovereignty, Resistance, and Citizenship: Being Native in Today’s America

by M. Alexander Pearl on Jun 22, 2018 0

We are Indians. We are Americans. Acknowledging both doesn’t diminish either.

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At the Hunter East Harlem Gallery, ‘Queenie’ Celebrates the Significance of Latin Wom...

by Mariana Fernandez on Jun 20, 2018 0

A selection of overlooked works from El Museo del Barrio’s collection shows the diversity...

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How Kid606 Turned His Heavy Metal Youth Into An Electronic Music Revolution

by Gary Suarez on Jun 18, 2018 0

Twenty years later, the Venezuela-born and California-raised producer’s radical breakthrough album remains a masterclass...

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The Diligent Public Health Advocate Antonia Novello

by Giselle Defares on Jun 14, 2018 0

A look back at the prolific career of the first woman and first person...

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Nia Hampton Connects Baltimore to Afro-Latinidad Diaspora in ‘Drapetomania’

by Jhoni Jackson on Jun 13, 2018 0

The word previously used to describe the unequivocally racist medical diagnosis known as “runaway...

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Arthur Jafa’s Unbridled View of Black America

by Mariana Fernandez on Jun 12, 2018 0

The artist’s latest exhibition at Gavin Brown imagined new possibilities for black-centric narratives.

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The Crusade of Transgender Activist Sylvia Rivera

by Giselle Defares on Jun 8, 2018 0

The Bronx-born transgender activist worked tirelessly for justice and civil rights—and became a driving...

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Behind the Scenes with Harlem FC’s Joseph Koroma

by Veronica Leon on Jun 6, 2018 0

At home and on the field with the Major League Soccer star in New...

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Cholito Samurai: Nando Chang Explores Cultural Fusion Through Hip-Hop and Food

by Constanza Gallardo on Jun 5, 2018 0

We met the 29-year-old Peruvian-Chinese rapper and chef at his family-owned restaurant in Miami,...

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The Allure of Actor Dolores del Rio

by Giselle Defares on Jun 1, 2018 0

Selected as the first woman to sit on the Cannes Film Festival jury, actor...

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The Art of Living for Yourself: Monica Garza’s Paints Autonomous, Self-Assured Women

by Jhoni Jackson on May 30, 2018 0

We spoke to the Atlanta-based artist about painting and living freely.

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The Conscientious Journalist Ruben Salazar

by Giselle Defares on May 29, 2018 0

While he may have struggled with the dichotomy of his identity, the legendary Chicano...

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Perreo Ahora: Rosa Pistola, Tomasa Del Real, and the Legacy of Ivy Queen

by Gary Suarez on May 25, 2018 0

As reggaeton thrives in the mainstream, two independent women offer distinct visions for the...

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The Pioneering Astronaut Ellen Ochoa

by Giselle Defares on May 22, 2018 0

Twenty-five years ago, the NASA astronaut broke barriers when she became the first Latina...

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Sweet Sensation: How Hip-Hop and Salsa Birthed One of Freestyle’s Finest

by Gary Suarez on May 18, 2018 0

Hip-hop owes a great deal to the musical traditions of Cuba and Puerto Rico,...

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Payasa with a Purpose: Andie Flores Brings Latinx Visibility to Sketch Comedy and Beyond

by Jhoni Jackson on May 16, 2018 0

“For me, the main reason I wanted to perform in the first place was...

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What It Means to Be in ‘The 200%’

by Myrna Perez on May 15, 2018 0

It’s time to accept that people are able to identify with many different cultures...

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Ray Barretto’s ‘Acid’: 50 Years Later

by Gary Suarez on May 11, 2018 0

The Latin music legend's groundbreaking album remains a thrilling listen not just for the...

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The Unwavering Activism of Luisa Moreno

by Giselle Defares on May 8, 2018 0

A brief history of a Guatemalan woman who became a prominent figure during the...

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The Cultural Shift and Mainstream Acceptance of Brujeria

by Giselle Defares on May 8, 2018 0

The once hidden practice of Brujeria is now a global feminist movement where young...

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Meet the Young Entrepreneurs Behind Puerto Rico’s Only Local Makeup Line

by Jhoni Jackson on May 1, 2018 0

Four months after laboring to open a storefront, Hurricane Maria struck the island, and...

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The Importance of Boxing Gyms in Latinx Communities

by Roberto José Andrade Franco on May 1, 2018 0

Like many gyms across Latinx communities, Vivero Boxing Gym in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas,...

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The Authenticity of Laura Aguilar

by Giselle Defares on Apr 27, 2018 0

The Queer and Latinx photographer Laura Aguilar used her photography as a tool to...

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Siluetas: A Photo Essay

by Stefan Kocev on Apr 24, 2018 0

Everyone deserves to be brought into the light.

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Anita Scott Coleman: Afro-Latinx Writer of the Harlem Renaissance

by Giselle Defares on Apr 20, 2018 0

The often overlooked writer broadened the narrative within the concept of black art that...

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How Puerto Rican Women Made Birth Control Possible—at the Expense of Their Health

by Jhoni Jackson on Apr 16, 2018 0

Altogether, an estimated 1,500 Puerto Rican women were tested on without proper consent.

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The Nuanced Portrayal of Black and Latinx Teens in ‘On My Block’

by Giselle Defares on Apr 12, 2018 0

A new Netflix series shows that navigating the magical and gritty path leading to...

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A New Mexican Novelist Is Keeping Borderlands Literature and Culture Alive

by Emilly Prado on Apr 10, 2018 0

“I grew up with a respect for people’s objects. My life is an extension...

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The Quietest Form of Displacement

by Sebastián Hidalgo on Apr 9, 2018 0

Sebastián Hidalgo documents the gentrification and indirect displacement of Pilsen, Chicago.

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Why I’m on Mission to Protect Farm Workers

by Faith Florez on Apr 4, 2018 0

Calor founder Faith Florez writes about the inspiration behind her life-saving app for farm...

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Concert in the Classroom: Using Music as a Cultural Gateway

by Jhoni Jackson on Apr 4, 2018 0

Listening to Bajofondo, Bomba Estéreo, and Calle 13 in this untraditional Massachusetts Spanish class.

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Autistic People Are Breaking Stereotypes and Connecting Online

by Sarah Kurchak on Apr 2, 2018 0

At a time when both understanding and resources for autistic people are scarce, a...

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Faces of Change: March for Our Lives Los Angeles

by Rebecca Pimm on Mar 30, 2018 0

The nationwide event series was one of the largest demonstrations in US history.

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Meet the Man Helping Deported US Military Veterans

by Christine Bolaños on Mar 28, 2018 0

As the law stands currently, deported veterans can only return to the U.S. to...

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Meet the First Undocumented Immigrant Appointed to a Statewide Post

by Melissa Vida on Mar 25, 2018 0

Lizbeth Mateo will now serve on a committee aimed to improve college access for...

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Ni Aquí, Ni Allá: Not Here, Not There

by Groana Melendez on Mar 20, 2018 0

Photographer Groana Melendez shares her work exploring hybrid identities through self-representation in this series...

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Beyond ‘Braless’: Ness Nite Makes Music For the Future

by Sarah Bennett on Mar 20, 2018 0

Ness Nite, like her new album Dream Girl, is from nowhere and everywhere at...

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Inside an Oregon Youth Correctional Facility, Art and Hip Hop Are Thriving

by Emilly Prado on Mar 16, 2018 0

Meet the young men of Morpheus Youth Project, a program empowering those from the...

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Seniesa ‘Superbad’ by Estevan Oriol

by Estevan Oriol on Mar 4, 2018 0

Estevan Oriol visits East LA boxer Seniesa Estrada at CM Boxing Studios in Alahambra,...

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Meet the Owner of Café Con Libros, A Feminist Bookstore In Brooklyn

by Amanda Alcantara on Mar 4, 2018 0

Café Con Libros challenges the mainstream with a safe space for community dialogue and...

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One Seed at a Time: The Sustainable Agriculture Movement in Puerto Rico

by Jhoni Jackson on Mar 4, 2018 0

Inside a historic colonial building in Puerto Rico's cobblestoned Old San Juan, the movement...

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Curanderx, Lara Pacheco, Reclaims Ancestral Herbalism

by Emilly Prado on Mar 4, 2018 0

Meet the Portland-based curanderx helping people connect with ancestral roots and tradition through plant...

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