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Hollywood’s Typecasting of Latinos

Anna Martinez4 years ago4 years ago011 mins

By Alyssa Guevara SUCCASUNNA, New Jersey —Hollywood has always had trouble properly representing the Latin community in ways that showed a positive light of the culture that feels genuine. For example, there was controversy over Ronni Hawk being cast as a Latina in Netflix’s “On My Block,” despite the fact she isn’t Latina. Another example…

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A Poem About Writing Poems

Anna Martinez4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Carlota Vásquez The blank page taunts me, Yet here I am, about to try again For the thirtieth, fortieth, One hundredth time.       And now that I’ve begun, I realize That only by recurring to metaphors Can I hope to describe poetry To someone other than a poet.   To painters: words…

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“Mexican Gothic” – Colonialism at its Creepiest

Anna Martinez4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Laura Donnelly AUSTIN, Tx. — Do you like creepy stories? An intensity that builds like a slow heat? All with a nod to dark histories in Mexico’s interior? “Mexican Gothic” reads like cinema, as in, I cannot wait until this story becomes a movie! On the cover of “Mexican Gothic,” we see a beautiful,…

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My Journey with Mental Illness as a Latina

Anna Martinez5 years ago4 years ago010 mins

By Heidi Nunez NORTH CAROLINA—I was sitting in Mrs. Lucas, my guidance counselor’s office, with my heart in my stomach. She spoke to my dad over the phone that she believed I needed to be evaluated for my safety. Raised in a Mexican household, mental health has always been a taboo topic. This is why…

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5 Latinas Who are Making an Impact in Entertainment

Camila Dejesus5 years ago2 years ago010 mins

By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Texas— As someone who was born early enough to be a Millenial and just late enough to be considered Gen Z, I grew up watching an interesting set of celebrities. Women like JLo and Shakira were starting to burst onto the scene, but I personally got attached to a slightly…

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