Grasie Mercedes had a successful career as a fashion stylist and beauty blogger before moving on to be a Producer at MTV Networks. The work behind the scenes was only the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry. The Writer, Filmmaker, and Actress is an uber-talented Afro-Latina with film credits that include A CoVid […]
The road to our dreams is never easy. We are discouraged by rejection, delays, naysayers, and the challenges presented along the way to success. Eilyn Jimenez says that “With tenacity, dedication, and hard work, anything is possible.” About 5 years ago, Eilyn dreamed about where she is today and the experiences she is living. Her […]
Growing up, I did not see anyone like me on film or television. Change takes time and Latinos have finally earned a place in the industry but not without challenges. Despite this progress, we are still fighting for spaces where we can share our stories. Tinabeth Piña saw a void in the industry and decided […]
Lit Hub nicknamed her “The Goddess of Indigenous Mexican horror.” The two-time Bram Stoker Award–nominated author, V. Castro has impressive titles of horror books. The list includes Mestiza Blood, Alien Vasquez, and Queen of Cicadas. Her latest book “The Haunting of Alejandra was published by Penguin Random House and is getting great buzz! Most of […]
Todos hemos escuchado los cuentos sobre las costumbres Latina. Generalmente nuestros padres suelen tener prácticas sobreprotectoras. Cumpliendo sus mandamientos, es la mejor manera de mantener la calma en casa. Crecí en un hogar relativamente estricto, pero a medida que crecimos, nuestra mamá y nuestro papá aflojaron las riendas. A pesar de la flexibilidad de las […]
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. The topic of sex, as a whole, can trigger embarrassment, alarm, or delight. There can be different reactions, depending on gender, culture, upbringing, and experiences lived. Men are perceived to be more confident when talking about it, while women, can be more private. However, modern times are changing the […]
A writer’s journey is filled with rejection and uncertainty but that is only the beginning of the challenges faced by Latinx Journalists. According to a 2023 Bloomberg article, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report in 2021 that showed 8% of people in publishing were Latino. A 2022 follow-up report, reflected 7% of writers, […]
Gracias por seguir la jornada de una mujer despierta. Al igual que tú, en mi vida han habido algunos desafíos, pero sigo teniendo el poder de cambiar. Las expectativas de nuestros roles como madres, profesionales, proveedoras, socias, amigas e hijas nos quitan mucho. Nos encontramos en situaciones que nos llevan a creer que no tenemos […]
Jaina Lee Ortiz is best known for her roles on ABC’s Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy, FOX’s Rosewood, USA’s Shooter, and the film Girls Trip. Now, audiences can see her in “Righteous Thieves,” as, Lucille. More than a tech-savvy badass, she brings explosive energy to the screen. The movie stars a cast of dynamic actors […]
Mexican American, Naibe Reynoso is known by millions around the world as a 4-time Emmy award-winning Journalist, and Television Host. She has also made great strides working on the radio and as a Producer. The investigative journalist is a Board Member of the prestigious Peabody Awards since 2015, the same year she was cited with […]
