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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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Soraya Kattan – Born to be An Artist

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Gente De Zona – Toronto Win 3 Tickets

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Mario Funes - Music Specialist Correspondent based out of Toronto Mario Funes is half...
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Andres Ramirez

Andres Ramirez is the son of immigrant parents.  He grew up watching his parents...
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Raised By Latinos At The El Mocambo

On November 27th, 2021, Wehpa will be presenting the Raised by Latinos party at...
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CapitanMega Atlanta Correspondent.

We are excited to introduce CapitanMega to the Wehpa Familia. He is Wehpa's correspondent...
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Spidershood West Coast Correspondent

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Top Latino Battle Rapper Of All Time – Cortez Bodega

Brooklyn, New York native, Cortez Bodega talks about being Latino; Culture; His music influences...
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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.
Culture

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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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...
Culture

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.