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The History of Chinese Migration to Cuba

The History of Chinese Migration to Cuba — and Why We All Need to Know It

by Yvette Montoya 7/18/23

“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” Hosts IRL Drive-In Event

See the Epic 1950s Drive-In Celebrating “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” on Paramount+

by Yvette Montoya

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Poet Yesika Salgado Gets Real About Life After Success

Poet Yesika Salgado Gets Real About Writer's Block, Heartbreaking Success, and Going Back to Therapy

by Yvette Montoya 3/22/23

We Need More Afro-Latine Representation in Superhero Films

We Need More Culturally Relevant Afro-Latine Representation in Superhero Films

by Yvette Montoya 2/03/23

Bolivian Cholitas Are Challenging Sexism With Skateboarding

Meet the Bolivian Cholitas Who Are Challenging Cultural Norms and Sexism Through Skateboarding

by Yvette Montoya 12/26/22

Why Is Abortion Now a Top 5 Concern For Latinx Voters?

For the First Time, Abortion Is a Top 5 Concern For Latinx Voters

by Yvette Montoya 11/08/22

Kate del Castillo Gets Real About Being Stereotyped in Roles

"La Reina del Sur" Star Kate del Castillo Gets Real About the Lack of Strong Latina Roles in Hollywood

by Yvette Montoya 10/26/22

What's the Difference Between Being Spiritual and Religious?

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A Latina Bruja's Guide to the Difference Between Being Spiritual and Religious

by Yvette Montoya 10/25/22

For Sala Season I'll Be Dressing in Honor of My Younger Self

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This Sala Season, I'll Be Dressing in Honor of My Younger Self

by Yvette Montoya

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Why Latinxs Should Use the Moon Phases to Their Advantage

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It's Not Brujeria: Why Latinxs Should Use the Moon Phases to Their Advantage

by Yvette Montoya 3/07/23

How Early-2000s Reggaeton Helped Me Feel Seen as a Latina

How Early-2000s Reggaeton Served as My Entry Point to Latin Music

by Yvette Montoya 9/15/22

8 Mexican Reggaeton Artists You Need to Know About

The Story of Mexican Reggaeton and 8 Artists You Need to Know About

by Yvette Montoya 9/15/22

Music Journalist Jennifer Mota Deserves Her Flowers

How Music Journalist Jennifer Mota Made a Career Around Dembow and El Movimiento

by Yvette Montoya 9/15/22

Dance, Costumes, and Music From Fiestas Patrias

Costumed Characters and Traditional Dance: Inside the Folklore That Fuels Fiestas Patrias

by Yvette Montoya

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What Are Fiestas Patrias?

What Are Fiestas Patrias? Exploring the Unique History of Latin American Celebrations of Independence

by Yvette Montoya

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Celebratory Food For Fiestas Patrias in Latin America

From Empanadas to Tamales, We're Breaking Down the Delicious Ways Latinx Countries Celebrate Fiestas Patrias

by Yvette Montoya

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Explaining the History of Fiestas Patrias in Latin America

The Surprising True History of Fiestas Patrias in Latin America

by Yvette Montoya

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Telling Latinas That Familismo Is All We Have Is Toxic

Telling Latinas That Familismo Is All We Have Is Toxic — and Not True

by Yvette Montoya 7/22/22

I'm Latina But I Don't Have an Hourglass Body

I Don't Have an Hourglass Body, but a Health Scare Taught Me How to Love Mine Anyway

by Yvette Montoya 7/19/22

Asian Latinx History is Latin American History

Asian Latinx History Is Latin American History, So Why Are They Left Out?

by Yvette Montoya 7/15/22

Selena Gomez's SNL Chola Skit Wasn't Funny at All

Selena Gomez's "SNL" Chola Moment Was a Missed Opportunity

by Yvette Montoya 5/19/22

Why Every Latina Needs FU Money

Why Every Latina Needs to Have FU Money

by Yvette Montoya 7/08/22

These Queer Latinxs Aren't Giving Up on the Catholic Church

Why Queer Latinxs Aren't Giving Up on the Catholic Church

by Yvette Montoya 4/26/22

20 Mexican Slang Words and Phrases

20 Mexican Slang Terms That Are Funny as Hell

by Yvette Montoya 4/08/22