Bad Bunny Made Toñita’s Caribbean Social Club Famous, But Locals Knew It Was Legendary All Along
What happens when Bad Bunny name-drops your spot in his new hit song and brings you onto Jimmy Fallon’s stage? If you’re Toñita, you go from a cherished local hero to an international sensation overnight. For 50 years, Toñita’s place, aka the Caribbean Social Club, has been a home away from home for Latinos in […]
Bad Bunny’s Fight to Save Puerto Rico Is Making Us All Cry
In less than a couple of weeks, Bad Bunny’s new project “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” is a hit … and an emotional gut punch. After watching the musician’s new 13-minute film, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, the precursor to the full album by the same name, I did something I wasn’t expecting: I cried. I cried […]
Trump’s Latest Bold Idea: Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’: Here’s What You Need to Know
“We will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring,” President-elect Donald Trump said at a press conference this week. His declaration caused waves – pun intended – around the world. It sparked questions about how such a renaming process would unfold, drawing reactions […]
Looking to Get Rich in 2025? Try Lentils (No, Seriously)!
Are you tired of New Year’s resolutions that involve exercise, eating kale, or other forms of self-inflicted suffering? Here’s a better idea: fire up your crockpot and let lentils do all the work of bringing you luck and prosperity. Yes, lentils. Around Latin America, from Chile to Mexico, it’s a tradition to eat a traditional […]
Why Everyone Will Be Eating ‘Lucky Grapes’ Under a Table This New Year’s Eve
When the clock strikes 12 this New Year’s Eve, many of my single friends will be sitting under tables eating grapes. Your single friends may be doing the same. Ask them. Sure, it’s odd, but it’s quickly becoming the quirkiest way to ring in the New Year and manifest love. Thanks to social media, instead […]
Victor’s Café is the Iconic Cuban Restaurant NYC Locals Swear By
Every New Yorker knows that, if you’re looking for authentic Cuban food with a touch of history and class, there’s only one place to go: Victor’s Cafe. Located a few blocks north of Rockefeller Center, Victor’s is loved by VIP visitors and locals alike. For a Miami transplant who discovered this Latino landmark back in […]
10 Eye-opening Facts about Migration that You Might Not Know
If you’ve seen the Neflix nature documentary series Our Planet, you know that millions of earth’s animals embark on awe-inspiring journeys. Birds fly thousands of miles to escape the cold. Wildebeests trek across Africa for greener pastures. And whales glide through oceans in search of food. Migration is a natural instinct in the animal kingdom. […]
The Poinsettia Has a Dark Secret — And It’s Time We Talked About It
Depending on where you live, there’s one plant you can’t escape during the holiday season – aside from the ever-iconic Christmas tree. It’s the poinsettia. Those red and green leaves have become as synonymous with Christmas as candy canes and eggnog. But behind this holiday staple lies a story of cultural erasure, political controversy, and […]
How Many Ways Can You Say “Dulce de Leche”?
Over on Reddit, another language debate has users asking: “How do you call ‘dulce de leche’ in your country?” Surprisingly, users from around Latin America came up with over a handful of ways to say it. Agreeing on the treat’s origins? Well, that’s another story. A Debated Origin Story Dulce de leche, literally translating to […]
Direct from Funko: SNL’s Domingo Is Now a Must-Have Collectible
First, Barbie delights fans by honoring Latina legends Rita Moreno and Celia Cruz with their own beautiful dolls. And now, there’s a new addition to the doll universe. And no one saw this one coming. The latest “Latino star” to be immortalized in plastic is none other than Domingo. That’s right, the viral “direct from Domingo” […]
From Miami to Utrecht: The Bizarre and Controversial Dutch Holiday Tradition That Left Me Speechless
As I prepared for my first frosty Christmas Eve in Utrecht, The Netherlands, far from the balmy Nochebuenas in my native Miami, I had no idea that my holiday season was about to take an odd turn. My new, friendly Dutch neighbors, Hans and Elsa, introduced me to a holiday tradition so bizarre and so controversial, […]
The Holiday Season Kicks Off in Colombia with Velitas and Wishes — Here’s Why You Need to Know About It
In Colombia, the holiday season doesn’t start with Black Friday deals or an inflatable Santa. Nope, it starts with something way better: fire. This weekend, on December 7, Colombians lit up their lives (literally) with the Día de las Velitas, a celebration so beautiful and heartwarming that even the Grinchiest among us would melt with […]