The Dominican Day Parade is Back
Dominicans in New York City are once again getting together to party and celebrate their culture in a big way. This Sunday marks the 42nd annual Dominican Day Parade where Dominican culture, pride, and food will be on full display. And dancing. Did we mention the dancing? What is the Dominican Day Parade? The Dominican […]
Breaking Into the 2024 Paris Olympics
It’s official: the sport of breakdancing, aka breaking, is making its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics soon. And the breakdancers and their fans are thrilled. For the first time in the Olympics’ long history, breakdancing has its own competition and awards ceremony. But why is this sport just now breaking into the 2024 Olympics? […]
The Spirited Journey of Tequila
Leave work early today! Why? Because it’s National Tequila Day, of course! Time to celebrate that golden elixir synonymous with fiestas and good times. But, did you know that tequila as we know it wasn’t always a party shot? It was the drink of the gods, going back hundreds of years ago. In honor of […]
Searching for an Authentic Molcajete
It was used thousands of years ago. And today, the molcajete can still be found in kitchens around the world. In fact, it’s one of the only modern Mexican kitchen tools with a culinary history that stretches back to ancient Mesoamerica. The molcajete is the OG mortar and pestle, but this grandaddy of cooking is […]
The ‘Yo Sabo Kid’ Rebellion
Lately, the term “Yo No Sabo” kid, often abbreviated as “No Sabo Kid,” has undergone an unexpected transformation. What was once used as a put-down aimed at young Latinos who lacked fluency in Spanish has now become an online cultural phenomenon. Millions are uniting under the term representing a shared identity of not knowing Spanish. […]
Understanding Muxes, Mexico’s Third Gender
A unique and cherished group of people live in the indigenous Zapotec communities of Oaxaca, Mexico. For thousands of years, they’ve embraced an identity known as Muxes. They say they’re neither man or woman. And they’re recognized and respected within their communities. Their unique story of acceptance in the face of societal norms is now […]
The Medieval Origins of Cacerolezos
The summer night the Florida Panthers won the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup final, their Latino fans took to the streets. And they carried their kitchen pots and pans with them, to bang. The louder, the better. They lined the streets of the mostly-Cuban neighborhoods of Westchester and Hialeah while others hung out of their […]
6 Interesting Facts about “Inside Out 2” Star Lilimar
Lilimar Hernandez, better known simply as Lilimar, is one of the hottest rising stars in Hollywood. She plays the character Valentina in the box-office hit summer movie Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” Lilimar plays a main role as the voice of “Val” Ortiz, the super cool high school hockey player everyone looks up to. […]
Lucy Lucero’s House on Galapago Street
It’s the beginning of Pride Month, a time to honor community leaders like Lucy Lucero. Hers may not be a household name, but her legacy is deeply intertwined with Denver’s LGBTQ+ history. “From … humble beginnings, the woman who people on Galapago Street would call ‘Auntie Lucy’ became everybody’s favorite Tía (Aunt) on the Westside […]
Domino Park is the Heart of Little Havana
On the corner of two busy streets in Miami’s neighborhood of Little Havana, you’ll find a different kind of neighborhood park. Forget the swingset or monkey bars. Here dominoes is the name of the game, and children are not to play. What kind of community park is this, you ask? It’s historic Domino Park, also […]
Romero Britto: From Struggles to Smiles in Miami
Romero Britto, born on October 6, 1963, is one of the most famous artists of our time. He’s made his mark on the art world with his recognizable multi-colored vibrant and happy creations. And, although he’s from Recife, Brazil, Britto thanks the streets of Miami for his success. As the artist himself likes to say, […]
The Maria Cookie’s Fake Legend
It never fails. Whenever you visit a Latino home, you’ll find a pack or two of Maria cookies, or galletas de Maria. They’re simple, made with wheat flour, sugar, and either palm oil or sunflower seed oil. And, unlike rich tea biscuits, they’re typically simply vanilla-flavored. Even their design is simple – round, with the […]