The Diligent Public Health Advocate Antonia Novello
A look back at the prolific career of the first woman and first person...
Nia Hampton Connects Baltimore to Afro-Latinidad Diaspora in ‘Drapetomania’
The word previously used to describe the unequivocally racist medical diagnosis known as “runaway...
Arthur Jafa’s Unbridled View of Black America
The artist’s latest exhibition at Gavin Brown imagined new possibilities for black-centric narratives.
The Crusade of Transgender Activist Sylvia Rivera
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
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
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
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
We spoke to the Atlanta-based artist about painting and living freely.
The Conscientious Journalist Ruben Salazar
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
As reggaeton thrives in the mainstream, two independent women offer distinct visions for the...
The Pioneering Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
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
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
“For me, the main reason I wanted to perform in the first place was...
What It Means to Be in ‘The 200%’
It’s time to accept that people are able to identify with many different cultures...
Ray Barretto’s ‘Acid’: 50 Years Later
The Latin music legend's groundbreaking album remains a thrilling listen not just for the...
The Unwavering Activism of Luisa Moreno
A brief history of a Guatemalan woman who became a prominent figure during the...