Looks Like We’re Getting a Dia de Muertos-Inspired Cortez Sneaker
With the papel picado on the insole and the stitching throughout reminiscent of bright orange cempasuchil, the sneakers are a subtle nod to Día de Muertos. Add in that the shoes are the Nike Cortez,...
View ArticleAlexa Moreno, the Mexican Gymnast Who Was Bullied During 2016 Olympics,...
After having an exceptional last few years and becoming the first female Mexican gymnast to medal at a world championship, Alexa Moreno has secured a spot on Mexico’s 2020 Olympic team. The Mexicali...
View ArticleYalitza Aparicio Is Teaming Up With UNESCO as a Goodwill Ambassador for...
In the short time since Yalitza Aparicio stunned us with her powerful performance (and first acting role) in Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma, the Mixteco-Trique actress has uplifted Indigenous communities. So...
View ArticleThis Ecuadorian Shop’s Best-Selling Flavor Is Cuy Ice Cream
While cuy is a delicacy in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, people still did a double-take when they saw a cuy-flavored ice cream at María del Carmen Pilapaña’s ice cream stall in Quito. The Ecuadorian woman...
View ArticleRoxana Quispe Collante Makes History by Defending Her PhD Dissertation in...
Roxana Quispe Collante made history. On Tuesday, she became the first person to defend her dissertation in Quechua at the Universidad San Marcos, successfully obtaining her doctorate in Peruvian and...
View Article8 Peruvian Restaurants That Are Among the World’s Best
While ceviche is one of Peru’s most popular dishes, the country’s cuisine is all worth exploring. Its rich biodiversity results in, what can only be described as, bomb food. It’s no surprise then that...
View Article10 Foods That Prove Yuca Is Delicious In Any Form
Yucas are a gift to the world. On top of being delicious, they are incredibly versatile. While we could probably fill tomes with the many number of yuca recipes available, we have narrowed it down to...
View Article5 Children’s Books by Latinx Authors That Celebrate You Just as You Are
While books are extremely beneficial to everyone, they are particularly important for children who are learning to speak, read but also understand the world around them. Unfortunately, there is still a...
View ArticleSarahi Espinoza Salamanca Created an App to Help Undocumented Students Find...
For undocumented students, college comes with a higher barrier to entry. Oftentimes, these students are not eligible for in-state tuition, state-based financial aid or scholarships. This is a lesson...
View ArticleThis Taco Al Pas-Thor Is the Punniest Halloween Costume Yet
Halloween is a time for creativity. While a store-bought costume will serve you well in October, there’s just something about homemade and semi-homemade costumes. Take a taco costume. Seeing someone...
View ArticleMeet Ruben Reyes, the Harvard Grad Who Started the University’s Only Latinx...
Ruben Reyes Jr. didn’t always think of himself as a writer. Even though he was constantly producing work, he didn’t feel comfortable using the term. It wasn’t until he started sharing his work with his...
View ArticleYou Will Either Hate or Love How Pan de Muerto Is Used in These Recipes
Pan de muerto plays an important role in ofrendas. For Día de Muertos, the aptly named pan dulce, which is characterized by its criss-cross shape, stands in for sorrow. The bread, which is sometimes...
View ArticleThis Latina-Owned Restaurant Is Being Touted as the Country’s First Vegan...
With the rise of meatless alternatives, Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat have seen success, even in the fast-food arena. However, at most fast-food and fast-casual restaurants, beef substitutes are the...
View ArticleThe Dominican Flag Was on Full Display for the World Series Celebrations
It’s no secret that Latin Americans play a big role in Major League Baseball. When the Washington Nationals won its first World Series on Wednesday, it was partly because of the Dominican players on...
View ArticleMichoacan Abuelita Doña Angela Honored for Reaching 100M Subscribers on Her...
For about two months, Doña Angela, 69, has captivated audiences with her cooking videos. The charming abuela from Michoacan runs De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina on YouTube, where she makes everything from...
View ArticleThe Tributes Pour in After News of Walter Mercado’s Death
Walter Mercado, who for decades Latinos and Latin Americans looked to for spiritual advice, died on Saturday, November 2, from kidney failure. He was 87. Mercado – born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on March...
View ArticleEven This Tamal-Stealing Dog Knows That You Don’t Eat the Corn Husks
In the last few months of the year, tamales are ubiquitous in many Latino households. And though it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when tamal season begins, we can officially say it’s started for one dog....
View ArticleThis Is How You Make Gourmet Takis, According to a Pastry Chef
Claire Saffitz has built a following for her Gourmet Makes video series, where a Bon Appetit pastry chef recreates (and tries to improve) our favorite childhood snacks. If you’ve seen any of her...
View ArticleDon Fidencio, the Elderly Paletero Who Went Viral 3 Years Ago, Has Died
Fidencio Sánchez, the Chicago paletero who captured our hearts, has died. Three years ago, the internet rallied around Sánchez after an image of him went viral. The then-89-year-old street vendor was...
View Article9 Walter Mercado Outfits That Were Truly Out of This World
Walter Mercado wasn’t understated. When his HistoryMiami Museum exhibition – Mucho, Mucho Amor: 50 Years of Walter Mercado – opened, Walter rolled in on a golden throne. When the late astrologer spoke,...
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