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Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Day: How Names Shape Colonization in the United States and Latin America

Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Day: How Names Shape Colonization in the United States and Latin America

October 12 or Indigenous Day carries different names across Latin America each one reveals how societies remember colonization. Read how countries reframed the holiday and why those names still matter today.

Adriana de Moura’s RHOM Confessional: Why Latinas Are Told to Forgive And Why That’s Changing

Adriana de Moura’s RHOM Confessional: Why Latinas Are Told to Forgive And Why That’s Changing

A ten-second RHOM confessional from Adriana de Moura, cast member of The Housewives of Miami (RHOM) has opened a cross-generational conversation about why Latinas often shoulder forgiveness, and how younger generations are redefining boundaries and love.

Faith, Family and Femininity: Latina Tradwives Redefine the Gender Roles Debate

Faith, Family and Femininity: Latina Tradwives Redefine the Gender Roles Debate

Latina tradwives turn marianismo, faith, and homemaking into income streams. Figures like Lupita Duarte and Gabriela Castro spark debate, blending tradition with monetized domesticity—and raising tough questions on Latina empowerment, choice, and identity.

Latinx Mental Health Matters: Breaking Barriers and Finding Culturally Relevant Therapy For Us

Latinx Mental Health Matters: Breaking Barriers and Finding Culturally Relevant Therapy For Us

Despite rising depression, anxiety, and suicide rates in Latinx communities, access to culturally sensitive therapy remains limited by stigma, systemic barriers, and political fears. Learn why inclusive, bilingual care is vital and where to find resources.

How Four Latinx Visionaries from National Geographic’s 33 List Are Changing the World

How Four Latinx Visionaries from National Geographic’s 33 List Are Changing the World

These Latinx visionaries were named in National Geographic’s NG33: the duo behind eco‑friendly Conceptos Plásticos, mountaineer Carla Pérez climbing Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen, and Selena Gomez’s mental health advocacy—showcasing how Latinx innovation is shaping a better tomorrow.

The Hidden Pulse Behind Tango — Uncovering the African Roots of Argentina’s Iconic Dance

The Hidden Pulse Behind Tango — Uncovering the African Roots of Argentina’s Iconic Dance

Tango didn’t start in gilded Buenos Aires salons. It began in smoky dockyards where Afro‑Argentine drummers mixed candombe beats with immigrant melodies. Unpacking the hidden timeline of resistance, erasure and revival.

Tomorrow Was Beautiful: Netflix’s Karol G Documentary Is Coming in 2025

Tomorrow Was Beautiful: Netflix’s Karol G Documentary Is Coming in 2025

Netflix has announced Tomorrow Was Beautiful (Mañana Fue Bonito), the first-ever Karol G documentary. Go behind-the-scenes with Karol G.

Who Was Alfonsina Storni? The Feminist Poet Who Challenged Society

Who Was Alfonsina Storni? The Feminist Poet Who Challenged Society

Alfonsina Storni, a trailblazing feminist poet and journalist, defied gender norms in 20th-century Argentina. Her poetry, like Tú me quieres blanca, challenged male hypocrisy. A fearless advocate for women’s rights, her legacy continues to inspire during Women’s History Month and beyond.

Eloísa Díaz: The Latina Trailblazer Who Became Latin America’s First Female Doctor

Eloísa Díaz: The Latina Trailblazer Who Became Latin America’s First Female Doctor

In 1887, Eloísa Díaz became Latin America’s first female doctor, breaking barriers in medicine. She transformed public health with school nutrition, vaccines, and maternal care. Her legacy inspires Latinas in medicine today, but challenges remain. How much progress have we made?

BoldLatina’s Top 10 of 2024: Must-Read Articles By and For Latinas

BoldLatina’s Top 10 of 2024: Must-Read Articles By and For Latinas

From stories that celebrate our resilience to insights that inspire our growth, BoldLatina’s Top 10 articles of 2024 are a tribute to everything by and for Latinas. Dive into the pieces that made an impact this year crafted with our voices, our experiences, and our future in mind.

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