Being Biracial: The Best of Both Worlds
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to discuss my perspective as someone who is Hispanic and biracial.
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5 Things Latinos Gave to The World
Contributions from the Latin American community are usually thought of from a cultural standpoint, such as their influence in food, music and dance.
Where to Find All of Your Childhood Latino Staples in Tallahassee
Because being so far from home shouldn't be so hard.
Growing up Latina
Not easy, but worth it.
My Experience Learning Spanish While Being White AF
Aprender un lenguaje nuevo es muy importante.
Not All Latinx Are Hispanic, But Most Hispanics Tend to Be Latinx
For many non-Latinx people, words such as Latinx and Hispanic are interchangable. But before we open up that can of worms of straight-up wrong, let’s deconstruct the difference between Latino, Latina and LatinX.
Latino Stereotypes In Media
Film is a wonderful way for people to connect. Thousands of films and television shows are made per year, allowing for endless hours of...
We Need More Minority Teachers
Take a moment and reflect on something: growing up, did you ever have a non-white teacher in elementary school? Middle school? High school...
10 Chicanx Literature Must-Reads
1. The Latino Reader: An American Literary Tradition from 1542 to the Present Compiled by Harold Augenbraum Description: The Latino Reader...
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Should Bad Bunny Open a Third Concert Function?
It’s pretty clear that the trending artist of the season is Bad Bunny. From his musical talent to his innovative outfits, Benito Antonio...
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You’ll Never Guess What This Artist Is Doing to Your Favorite TV Shows
In my Narratives of Latinidad English class, we’ve been discussing various Latinx cultural producers -- Julio Salgado is one of them. In...
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Spanglish Bops: The Hottest Trend in Music 2K18
It’s a really, really good time to be obsessed with the Spanish language and have an interest in working in the music industry. Basically...
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My Ethnic Identity Crisis
"Suddenly, those jokes I made about being the 'whitest Puerto Rican' don’t seem so funny anymore."
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10 Ways You Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
There's a whole world outside of "Despacito."
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Exploring the Life of Christian Moreno
"With all the obstacles, especially politically that have risen; it makes me happy, besides the barrier I have faced. I know I will finish strong."
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Bookish Wednesday: They Both Die at the End
What if, one day at midnight, you get a call with the following message: “I regret to inform you that sometime in the next twenty-four...
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Spreading kindness, one country at a time with Felipe Nagata
University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union’s openly queer Latino president, the first person from his region to leave the country for higher education, a person whose love for student activism, and a thirst for better education brought him to Toronto, Felipe Nagata’s story started in Castilho, a small city in Brazil.
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6 Lessons Learned from Selena Quintanilla
Always “Dreaming of You” Selena.
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"RAP LATINO": Negro Gonzalez Represents the Genre Which Gave Him a Voice
In the promotion process for his upcoming album Anécdotas , Negro Gonzalez , also known as El Artesano de la Impro ¸ has released a series...
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The Struggles of Being a Latina at a Predominantly White School
Demographics, demographics, demographics! Deciding on a college to go to wasn’t that difficult for me. I chose the school that offered my...
