Tequila: Unraveling the Mythological Legacy of Mexico’s Beloved Drink
Nopalera Founder Sandra Velasquez Becomes the First Latina to Decline a ‘Shark Tank’ Offer
Credit: Nuestro Stories In the world of sustainable farming and entrepreneurial spirit, Sandra Velasquez shines as a Latina trailblazer, disrupting norms and empowering women along the way. As the founder of Nopalera, a thriving nopal-based products company, Velasquez has carved a niche for herself and her brand. Though she’s used to making headlines because of […]
Amazon Honors Latinos in Hip-Hop for the Genre’s 50th Anniversary
Latinos Were Forbidden To Enroll in Certain Schools Once Upon a Time – Sylvia Mendez Helped Change This
Credit: Nuestro Stories At this point, we can all agree that Latinas are angels on Earth. Their contributions are endless and we can’t stop talking about it. Let’s take Sylvia Mendez, for instance. She’s a real jefa – and one that will inspire you for as long as you live. Mendez is among the many […]
Portland Mercado: A Colorful Marketplace Celebrating Diversity and Empowerment
Illustration by Nuestro Stories. The Portland Mercado is a bustling marketplace full of life, sights, sounds, and colors. Lots of colors. Acting as a hub for Latino culture in the Pacific Northwest, the Portland Mercado uses the ancient concept of the tianguis or tianquitzli, the traditional marketplaces found throughout North America prior to colonization. An […]
Anuel AA’s ‘Mas Rica Que Ayer’: A Love Song that Struck a Chord
Gloria Molina: The Political Trailblazer Who Forever Changed Los Angeles
Illustration by Nuestro Stories. Gloria Molina may have been short in stature, but her legacy definitely set the bar high for Latinos in politics. The pioneering political leader who changed the landscape of Los Angeles passed away last Sunday after years of battling cancer. She was 74. “She passed away at her home in Mt. […]
The Metate: More Than a Kitchen Utensil, a Symbol of Tradition and Identity
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. “Con la que entiende de atole y metate, con esa cásate,” the saying goes. Latin American culinary tradition is rich not only in ingredients and recipes but also in utensils. Many of them, such as the metate, are a direct legacy of pre-Hispanic communities that has survived centuries and survives […]
At the Intersection of the Immigrant Experience: The Award-Winning Life of ‘Cubano’ Oscar Hijuelos
Remembering Joe Kapp: The Toughest Chicano in Sports History
Illustration by Nuestro Stories. The Latino community is in mourning. Joe Kapp, a former soccer player, and coach, passed away on May 10 at age 85. Kapp was a legendary figure in the Chicano community and a pioneer for Latino athletes. A successful college career Kapp was born on March 19, 1940, in Santa Fe, […]
Bridging the Gap: The Music of Julian Mercado
Did You Know That Dolores Huertas’ Elementary School Once Banned Latinos From Enrolling?
Illustration by Nuestro Stories. When we think of segregation, people often think of it as a Black and White situation. But beyond race, ethnicity played a factor in a system once adopted around the United States. Westminster Elementary School, for instance, is an example of how this system discriminated against Latino students once upon a […]