Afro Latina

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CELEBRITIES

‘The Advocate’ names Michaela Jae Rodriguez person of the year

According to the Latina, she is still processing all of the attention

By Shirley Gómez

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ENTERTAINMENT

Amara La Negra will speak her mind in the upcoming show ‘Don’t Cancel Me’

The Afro-Latina star will have honest conversations about immigration, colorism, LGBTQ+ rights, more

By Shirley Gómez

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CELEBRITIES

Amara La Negra talks AfroLatinidad and producer who made comments about her hair

What makes her the most beautiful, has also made her experience uncomfortable situations

By Shirley Gómez

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CELEBRITIES

Mattel unveils a Barbie inspired by Celia Cruz and Julia Alvarez

The company is honoring figures that continue to advance the culture every day

By Shirley Gómez

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ENTERTAINMENT

Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand launch My Cultura Podcast: ‘Lone Lobos’

The actors will use their voices to elevate Latinx creators and share the Latinx experience

By Shirley Gómez

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Sesame Street’ icon Sonia Manzano set to premiere modern-day series ‘Alma’s Way’

Set in the Bronx, the animated show helps kids recognize their power

By Shirley Gómez

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ENTERTAINMENT

Edgardo Miranda-Rodríguez introduces Dominican Chinese LGBTQ+ superhero to the comic book world

The character is inspired by the Chinese community living in the Dominican Republic

By Shirley Gómez

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CELEBRITIES

Naomi Osaka acknowledges young fan after winning her first 2021 US Open match

The tennis player thanked her support and gave her a gift

By Shirley Gómez

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ENTERTAINMENT

Michelle Rodriguez’s character on ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ is pure power

The Dominican and Puerto Rican descent actress can be seen filming with Justice Smith and Chris Pine

By Shirley Gomez

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LIFESTYLE

International Women’s Day 2021: Celebrating achievements and calling out gender bias and inequality

The world is full of smart women breaking barriers: today and every day, let’s celebrate them.

By Shirley Gomez

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LIFESTYLE

Women’s History Month 2021: Facts and virtual activities

Contributions to history and contemporary society.

By Shirley Gomez

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CELEBRITIES

Meet Jane Santos: The Dominican who uses her voice to narrate Kamala Harris’s audiobook

“La Voz de Oro Latina” has one of the world’s most influential voices.

By Shirley Gomez