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All the color of awakened aurora: The Blackness, Feminism, & Latinidad of Julia de Burgos

by Michael Cruz on Jan 28, 2022

“You are merely the implacable, elegant lady; Not I; I am life, I am...

New Year’s Resolutions Still Suck

by Michael Cruz on Jan 28, 2022

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

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

by Leslie Ambriz on Jun 18, 2021

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

Acknowledging the Past to Change the Future

by Jerry Ayodele on May 24, 2021

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

The Artistic Expression of Central American Resilience and Resistance

by Sandy Saravia on May 19, 2021

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

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

by Leslie Ambriz on May 10, 2021

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

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

by Leslie Ambriz on May 4, 2021

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

Three Book Recommendations for World Book Day

by Lupita Aquino on Apr 23, 2021

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

Embracing My Natural Hair: A Journey Towards Self-Love

by Lola Ayodele on Apr 8, 2021

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

German Perez’s Artwork is Medicine for the Soul

by Leslie Ambriz on Apr 1, 2021

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

Four Books That Evoke Emotions with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Mar 31, 2021

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

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

by BESE Staff on Mar 30, 2021

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

Three Books that Channel Personal Growth with Lupita Aquino

by Lupita Aquino on Feb 22, 2021

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

The Creativity Behind the Limitlessness of Latinx and American Fusion Cuisine

by Michelle Villegas Threadgould on Jan 19, 2021

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

Femmeton Take Over: Revolutionizing and Politicizing Music with La Doña

by Candice Cruz on Dec 31, 2020

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

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

by Richy Rosario on Dec 29, 2020

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

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