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Latino and BIPOC culture, explained. The history, language and traditions underneath the trends — why the zoot suit was a political statement, where Chicano caló came from, and how Afro-Latino identity gets written out of the story.

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Why Do Quinceañera Dresses Look Like That? The History of the Gown

The quinceañera gown went from convent white to full couture. What changed, what never changed, and how much of the origin story is actually documented.
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What Does Wepa Mean? The Puerto Rican Word Behind the Shout

Wepa is a Spanish exclamation of joy, pride and approval, closest to “woo-hoo!” in English. What it means, where it came from, and why nobody can prove it.
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PAPI AQ x NXNE – Wehpa: Bringing It All Back to the Six

When Toronto's Latino artists want a big stage, they usually leave. For one night at NXNE, PAPI AQ made everybody come to us — filmed at Poetry Jazz Cafe, directed by Diego Vara.
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6 Latina Owned Beauty Brands and the Founders Carrying Abuela’s Legacy Forward

The short version: Latina owned beauty brands are turning kitchen-table rituals that abuelas perfected...
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Hispanic vs Latino vs Latinx vs Latine: What Each Word Actually Means

The short version: Hispanic refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries — so it includes...
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Firme, Simón, Órale: The Unwritten Chicano Slang Dictionary

Chicano slang — firme, simón, órale, ese, ranfla — comes from Caló, a 1940s Pachuco code with Spanish, Romani and English roots. A field guide.
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What Are Pupusas? El Salvador’s Iconic National Dish

Pupusas are El Salvador's national dish — thick, handmade corn tortillas stuffed with cheese,...
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Jesse Borrego’s Iconic Role in Blood In, Blood Out: A Legacy That Shaped a Generation

If you grew up in the '90s, you know Blood In, Blood Out wasn’t just a...
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Mellow Man Ace Edutainment Arts Golf Classic to Raise Funds for his Youth Art Program

Whittier, California - March 17th, 2024 - The Mellow Man Ace Edutainment Arts Golf...
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Besame Mucho Tracing the History of a Romantic Masterpiece

Consuelo Velázquez, hailing from Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico, was the youngest of five daughters in...
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‘De La Calle’ to the World: A Culture Born and a Journey into the Latino Diaspora

— Latinos -The fifth element to connect the world in the underground movement of...
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SPIN El Poeta: Using One Mic to Build Cultural Friendships

The showcase of the emerging new profile mixing Latin roots with indigenity through artistic...
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Jon Kabongo From Hoops to Hip-Hop.

By Jasmin Mombourquette instagram: @jazmynlo You know the ex you can’t seem to move on...
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What Is a Paletero? 100 Years of a Proud Mexican Icon

A paletero is a street vendor who sells paletas — Mexican ice pops —...
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Arab Last Names in Latin America: Why So Many Latinos Are Lebanese

600,000 Levantine migrants crossed to the Americas before 1914. They were labelled “turcos” — and that label was not the friendly thing it later became.
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Why Do Quinceañera Dresses Look Like That? The History of the Gown

The quinceañera gown went from convent white to full couture. What changed, what never changed, and how much of the origin story is actually documented.
History

Can Puerto Ricans Vote for President? U.S. Citizens Since 1917, Explained

The short version: Can Puerto Ricans vote for president? Yes and no. Puerto Ricans...
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What Does Wepa Mean? The Puerto Rican Word Behind the Shout

Wepa is a Spanish exclamation of joy, pride and approval, closest to “woo-hoo!” in English. What it means, where it came from, and why nobody can prove it.