Amanda Alcántara

This Latina Is Empowering Others by Telling Her Breast Cancer Reconstruction Story

When Bianca Muñiz noticed an unusual lump in her breast, she had a feeling it was cancer.

How Moving to the Dominican Republic Has Shifted My Views on Self-Love

Over the past few years, a trend has emerged: young professionals have been leaving behind their lives in the US and relocating to countries in Asia, Europe, or Latin America for slower and even more affordable lifestyles.

Tell Me Más: Letón Pé's Tropical Freshness and Dedication Are Key to Her Rise

In our Q&A series Tell Me Más, we ask some of our favorite Latinx artists to answer the questions only their BFFs know about them, revealing everything from their most recent read to the songs that get them hyped.

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.

In Santo Domingo's Barrio Chino, A Food Market Between 2 Worlds Shines

A neighborhood over from the bustling, cobblestone streets of the historical center known as la Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo is El Barrio Chino, a lesser-known yet curious piece of Dominican history.

From YouTube to Stardom: Alaina Castillo Is Rising by Being Intimate With Her Music

Alaina Castillo is slowly but steadily rising into pop stardom, and on her way there, she's capturing the emotional pulse of an entire generation.

Why You Need to Have Afro-Dominican Teen Rap Star J Noa on Your Radar This Year

As the rap sound continues to make waves across the globe — often far from the Black communities that birthed it — a young artist is emerging in the international scene, who is using the genre as a platform to speak up for her community.

Elvis Crespo Releases Fresh Version of Beloved Latinx Party Anthem "Suavemente"

There is one song from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean that has captivated audiences across the globe for decades.

Jessie Reyez Finds Balance Between Joy, Healing, and Heartbreak in New "Yessie" Album

"If you died tomorrow, I don't think I'd cry, I gave you one too many nights," sings Jessie Reyez in "Mutual Friends," a single off her new album, "Yessie," released on Sept. 16.

Meet Loren Medina: The Latina Publicist Behind Some of Today's Latinx Music Stars

Every successful star has a manager tirelessly pushing that individual's brand behind the scenes, and in our day and age, every bold Latina artist needs a powerful public-relations agent advocating for her.

How Being Open About My Mental Health Led to My Book "How I Became a Mermaid"

The day after my birthday last year, I began taking medication after being diagnosed with anxiety and dysthymia (a form of long-term depression).

Coming Out as Bisexual to My Catholic Latinx Family Means Redefining Belonging