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Selena Gomez hosted Saturday Night Live on May 14, and whenever a Latina hosts or appears on a mainstream, iconic show like SNL, we take it as a win for us. However, her Latina chola skit alongside the only Latina cast member on the show, Melissa Villaseñor, left many offended.
We Latinxs have a hard time getting representation in realms that are considered “mainstream,” such as film, television, fashion, and politics. It’s even harder to be seen, heard, and represented for Latinas with disabilities in today’s world. This is despite the fact that, according to Axios, “one in
Growing up, there was a lack of representation of WOC and Latinas in both the beauty and wellness industry. In terms of Indigenous, Latin American ingredients to the visual representation of concealer, and foundation tones. As a result, I remember my mother creating her own wellness recipes, such as adding
Beauty products should enhance the world and its inhabitants, not damage them. According to Zero Waste Europe, “Over 4000 chemicals are potentially present in plastic packaging,” and every year, the cosmetics industry is responsible for introducing over 120 billion units of this packaging into the environment (this is not to
Food is central to Latinx culture. We pass down these recipes and eating habits, from generation to generation. While this food has traditionally been whole and healthy, things like additives, preservatives, a dependence on animal fats, and the Westernization of our diet has led to unhealthy outcomes. Latinx vegans have
We all want to do what we can to ensure that our planet is not only protected but thriving. One way to do this is by spending our dollars on sustainable products and to add, let’s seek out Latina-owned sustainable brands. What does it mean to be sustainable?
Originally published on Everyday Feminism A handful of dried rose petals, an apple sliced with a spoon, piloncillo, and a few drops of sweet-smelling essential oils stirred into a pot of boiling water. This is the recipe to my mother’s “love potion” made to attract self-love; a
Tia Flow is in town and she’s here to stay, except this time she isn’t taking anyone by surprise—-she’s stepped into the tech world and can be easily tracked through a smartphone app. Feminine care is on the rise and growing, according to a 2015 report
Earlier this year, Senate Republicans put forth the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act. As the bill undergoes review, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, one of few vocal Democrats, calls it to the public’s attention via a Tweet that birth control pills should be over-the-counter (OTC)
I have realized how the trauma of domestic violence has affected my dating life. I am now actively learning how to heal and how to be intentional about creating a healthy partnership. In efforts of learning how to better communicate, affirm, and validate myself, I wrote this letter to a
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