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Amanda Alcántara

POPSUGAR Contributor

Amanda Alcántara is a Dominican-American writer and journalist, and the author of “Chula” (2019). Her creative writing and journalistic work has been featured in the anthology “Latinas: Struggles & Protests in 21st Century USA,” the poetry anthology "LatiNext," and several news publications. She is also a co-founder and previous editor of La Galería Magazine. Alcántara is a Libra who loves exploring nature and being close to the sea. She recently rematriated to the Dominican Republic and launched the podcast Radio Místico, which explores all things myths and legends from a Caribbean perspective.

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Latest Posts by Amanda

Why I Regret Getting My Eyebrows Microbladed as a Latina
This Latina Is Sharing Her Breast Cancer Story
Moving to Dominican Republic Helped Me Embrace Self-Love
The 2 Dominican Sisters Behind the Ocoa Curly Hair Brand
The Significance of Dominican Republic’s Barrio Chino
Letón Pé Is Bringing Caribbean Rhythms to Pop Music
From YouTube to Stardom: Alaina Castillo
Dominican Rap Star J Noa Is Shining Truth Through Her Music
Elvis Crespo Releases New Version of Megahit "Suavemente"
Jessie Reyez Finds Balance in New Yessie Album
Loren Medina Is the Latina Publicist Behind Our Fave Stars
"How I Became a Mermaid" Is About Mental Health and Healing
The Challenges of Coming Out as Bisexual to Latinx Family