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

by Mariana Fernandez on Jun 20, 2018

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

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

by Gary Suarez on Jun 18, 2018

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

The Diligent Public Health Advocate Antonia Novello

by Giselle Defares on Jun 14, 2018

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

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

by Jhoni Jackson on Jun 13, 2018

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

Arthur Jafa’s Unbridled View of Black America

by Mariana Fernandez on Jun 12, 2018

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

The Crusade of Transgender Activist Sylvia Rivera

by Giselle Defares on Jun 8, 2018

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

Behind the Scenes with Harlem FC’s Joseph Koroma

by Veronica Leon on Jun 6, 2018

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

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

by Constanza Gallardo on Jun 5, 2018

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

The Allure of Actor Dolores del Rio

by Giselle Defares on Jun 1, 2018

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

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

by Jhoni Jackson on May 30, 2018

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

The Conscientious Journalist Ruben Salazar

by Giselle Defares on May 29, 2018

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

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

by Gary Suarez on May 25, 2018

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

The Pioneering Astronaut Ellen Ochoa

by Giselle Defares on May 22, 2018

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

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

by Gary Suarez on May 18, 2018

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

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

by Jhoni Jackson on May 16, 2018

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

What It Means to Be in ‘The 200%’

by Myrna Perez on May 15, 2018

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

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