How did the Guna Yala Outsmart the Spanish and Stay Lost for 500 years?
In the Caribbean, off the coast of Panama, lies a world that seems to exist outside of time. It’s separated from the mainland and long hidden from the brutality that shaped so much of the Americas. Unlike nearly every other Indigenous group in the Western Hemisphere, this world, created by the Guna Yala, was never […]
How a Rum-Loving Entrepreneur Accidentally Built the Chocolate Cortés Empire
What if the best chocolate you’ve ever had was never supposed to exist? That’s exactly the story behind Chocolate Cortés, a brand that has been satisfying sweet cravings for almost a century. What started as an unexpected twist of fate turned into a Caribbean chocolate empire. The company was founded in 1929 when an entrepreneur, […]
Think Café Bustelo Is Cuban or Puerto Rican? Think Again!
When ALDI, the German-founded “no frills” grocery store, switched out Cafe Bustelo for their brand El Morro, customers were up in arms. They immediately took to Facebook asking: “Is Cafe Morro as good as Bustelo?” And “Why did Aldi stop selling Cafe Bustelo?” The replies came in quick from fellow ALDI shoppers, with a common […]
Why Do Some Chicanos Call California ‘Califas’?
If you’re from California, or have a Chicano friend, you may have heard the term “Califas.” Maybe in a song. Maybe in a mural. Maybe in a conversation that just felt, you know, deeper than the everyday chatter about the Golden State. But why do some Chicanos call California “Califas”? And what makes this version […]
Bad Bunny, Pedro Pascal & Marcello Hernández Shine at SNL 50 … and Make History!
SNL, the longtime “not fit for primetime” comedy sketch show, just hit a major milestone: 50 years on the air. And it celebrated big time, with its “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special, which surprisingly aired on primetime. The show finally made it to an earlier time slot! And it did not disappoint. The SNL […]
Do Abuela’s Cold Remedies Actually Work? A Doctor Weighs In
When you’re sick in a Latino household, heading straight out to the pharmacy isn’t anyone’s first move. Instead, Abuela is already brewing some mysterious tea while yelling at you to put on socks. ”No andes descalzo!” But do Abuela’s cold remedies actually work? And do we really have to wear socks all the time? We […]
How Adhemar Montagne Went from Diplomatic Roots to TV News Veteran
If you’ve lived in New York City, chances are you couldn’t escape Adhemar Montagne. His presence was a trusted staple on television screens everywhere – from corner neighborhood delis to Chelsea happy hour bars, delivering the news that mattered. Montagne was THE face of NY1 Noticias, the first 24-hour Spanish-language news station in New York […]
Rita Moreno’s Forgotten Oscar Night Drama and What Happened Next, as Told in ‘Hollywood Blackout’
Sometimes a book comes along that makes you pause and see the world with fresh eyes. “Hollywood Blackout,” the latest work by Author Ben Arogundade, does just that. The new book shines a bright, and much-needed, light on the entertainment industry’s “complicated” relationship with racism and discrimiation. Each page pulls back the curtain on the […]
There’s a Medieval Spanish Monastery in Miami And You’ve Probably Driven Right Past It
Hidden off of Miami’s busy U.S. 1, there’s an Ancient Spanish Monastery that seems worlds away from the city’s famous beaches and fast-paced vibe. Miami local and University of Miami alum Alicia Marley described her recent visit as “very serene in an otherwise loud, busy area,” adding that it “felt like you were in Spain.” […]
Here’s How Guacamole Took Over the Super Bowl Forever
The Super Bowl has given us some pretty great moments over its 59-year span. Like that time when David Tyree made the “Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl XLII, or that other time when Prince performed in the pouring rain during halftime. However, perhaps its biggest contribution to our society as a whole, beyond the football […]
The Day Diane Guerrero Came Home and Her Family Was Gone
What happens when your family disappears while you’re at school? What if no one comes looking for you? For Actress Diane Guerrero, these aren’t hypothetical questions. They were her reality. Long before she was Maritza Ramos on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” or Lina on the CW’s “Jane the Virgin,” Guerrero was a 14-year-old […]
What’s the Latin American Soda You Grew up With—and What Are You Missing Out On?
I don’t know about you, but nothing compares to the fizzy flavors of my childhood. They’re bottled nostalgia. Think about popping open a can of your favorite Latin American soda, and pouring it over ice in a tall glass. The combo of goodness crackles. Then there’s that first sip. Boom! In that moment, nothing else […]