Embracing the Many Ways to Say “Madre”
As a mom raising bilingual children, I’ve had the joy of witnessing language evolve within our home. Over the years, my kids switched from “mami” and “mommy” to the more formal “madre” and “mother.” I’m not sure why. Then Mother’s Day came and went, and I found many heartfelt notes to the “boss moms” or […]
‘Chalk the Walk’ Festival: A Global Frida Kahlo Tribute
Every spring, the city of Mount Vernon, Iowa, transforms its streets into a canvas for the annual “Chalk the Walk” festival. As customary, the two-day event showcases the creativity and collaborative spirit of artists from all walks of life. And there’s always a theme featuring famous art and artists, like Romero Britto or Norman Rockwell. […]
The Mexican Origins of Princess Leia’s Buns
May the 4th may have come and gone, but the force is still with us. And rumors are still going around about the OG Star Wars princess and her legendary buns. Princess Leia Organa, the fearless leader of the Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars saga, is instantly recognizable by her distinctive double-bun hairstyle. Some […]
Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez Makes Miss Universe Pageant History
I’m not one for beauty pageants, and neither are my teenage daughters. We never have been. I guess you can blame the demands of work, their heavy homework schedules, and other daily distractions for our lack of interest. But, this week, when news popped up on all of our social media that a 60-year-old woman […]
A Businessman’s Controversial Connection to Frida Kahlo
A Wealthy Mexican Businessman, Martin Mobarak, recently made headlines for doing the unthinkable to a rare piece of art. According to him, his actions were in the name of technology and for a good cause. Yet these days, few people believe him. Instead, Mobarek is widely known as the businessman with a controversial connection to […]
The Sizzling History of Fajitas
Fajitas, with their sizzling sounds and tantalizing aromas, are the Tex-Mex dish enjoyed by foodies around the world. But how did these flavorful, grilled meat and vegetable wraps come to be? Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we explore the sizzling history of fajitas, from humble beginnings to culinary stardom. Sizzling History of Fajitas […]
Cholita Climbers Scale New Heights
In Bolivia, a cultural revolution is taking place, with cholitas leading the way. Traditionally marginalized and overlooked, these Aymara women are reclaiming their heritage with a new sense of pride. Clad in their attire of wide skirts, braided hair, and bowler hats, a group of cholita climbers break stereotypes and scale new heights — literally. […]
Frida Kahlo is Madonna’s ‘Eternal Muse’
When Madonna, the iconic Queen of Pop, embarked on a series of five electrifying concerts in Mexico City, as part of her Celebration Tour, she made an announcement to the crowd. She said Frida Kahlo is her “eternal muse,” and so much more. Her announcment was not out of the blue. Madonna has spoken publicly […]
The Sad Reality of a Traditional Cuban Breakfast
Over and over again, I’ve heard it said: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Alright. Well, if it is, then no one told my Abuelita. Actually, then no one told my entire family, or any Cuban I’ve ever met. Go ahead, ask a Cuban or Cuban-American, or distant relative of anyone from Cuba, […]
Camila Cabello Joins Bacardí for First-Ever Collab
Cuban-American Singer Camila Cabello joins Bacardí, the legendary rum brand, for a first-ever collaboration that’s promising to be the “soundtrack of the summer.” And, by the sounds of it, it just may fulfill that promise. Cabello Joins Bacardí’s for First-Ever Collaboration Under the Bacardí global “Do What Moves You” platform, Cabello is the new face […]
The Battle for Frida Kahlo’s Image
In recent years, the Frida Kahlo estate has been involved in a series of legal battles. The headlines have captured the attention of fans, historians, and legal scholars alike. The iconic Mexican artist, known for her self-portraits and unapologetic exploration of identity, left behind a legacy that reaches beyond her canvas. However, it is the […]
Quechua: An Enduring and Endangered Language
When traveling through South America, you’d expect to hear Spanish spoken everywhere, except for Brazil, of course. All of us know that Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. And that its official language, Portuguese, is spoken by over 200 million Brazilians. But there’s another, much older, and perhaps more popular, language spoken in the land […]