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The Undeniable Influence of Black Latine Artists on Latin Music

02/27/2024

The Undeniable Influence of Black Latine Artists on Latin Music

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Embracing Protective Hairstyles Is a Way to Honor My Blackness as a Latina

09/25/2023

Embracing Protective Hairstyles Is a Way to Honor My Blackness as a Latina

I'm not going to lie: my journey to embracing my natural hair has been a complex one.

Ozuna Leads the Afrobeats Wave in Puerto Rico With "Afro" Album

07/24/2023

Ozuna Leads the Afrobeats Wave in Puerto Rico With "Afro" Album

I've always seen Ozuna, as a curious case in modern reggaetón.

For the Sisters Behind Ocoa Beauty Products, Curly Hair Is the Doorway to Self-love

07/21/2023

For the Sisters Behind Ocoa Beauty Products, Curly Hair Is the Doorway to Self-love

San José de Ocoa is a mountainous province in the southern region of the Dominican Republic filled with rich, fertile land.

The Romeo Santos Citi Field Show Was Significant for Latine New Yorkers

06/12/2023

The Romeo Santos Citi Field Show Was Significant for Latine New Yorkers

Whenever Bachata king Romeo Santos steps foot in a NYC stadium, the turnout is no joke.

For Yendry, Diving Deep Has Helped Unlock Vulnerability in Her Music

05/19/2023

For Yendry, Diving Deep Has Helped Unlock Vulnerability in Her Music

After two years of being constantly on the road, it's only now that singer-songwriter Yendry has been able to come up for air.

04/01/2023

Beauty Rituales: How Rafaela Gonzalez's Dominican Heritage Inspired Her Skin-Care Brand

Rafaela Gonzalez was confronted with European standards of beauty growing up, which often left her feeling self-conscious about her textured hair and darker skin.

How African Head Wraps Influenced Latinx Culture and Spirituality

04/01/2023

How African Head Wraps Influenced Latinx Culture and Spirituality

The journey of African head wraps can be traced back for generations.

04/01/2023

Why Pregnancy Inspired This Latina to Launch a Nontoxic Nail-Polish Brand

For many women, motherhood can become an eye-opening experience on so many levels.

Dominican Comedian Juan Bago Seeks to Inspire a New Generation With "Translators" Podcast

03/20/2023

Dominican Comedian Juan Bago Seeks to Inspire a New Generation With "Translators" Podcast

Allow us to (re)introduce you to comedian Juan Bago.

Meet Sasha Merci Medina: The Dominican Actress in "Righteous Thieves" Ready to Take Hollywood By Storm

03/10/2023

Meet Sasha Merci Medina: The Dominican Actress in "Righteous Thieves" Ready to Take Hollywood By Storm

The idea that following your dream will lead to a happier and healthier life isn't just fluff.

Afro-Mexican R&B Singer Immasoul Is Putting Her City and Sound Front and Center

03/01/2023

Afro-Mexican R&B Singer Immasoul Is Putting Her City and Sound Front and Center

There's no doubt that the Mexican music that has come out over the years has been some of the most far-reaching and storied in Latin America, with legends like Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, and Chavela Vargas all helping to cultivate a distinct legacy.