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 […]
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 […]