¡Puro Ritmo! Smithsonian Exhibit Celebrates Salsa’s Icons and Impact 

"Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, salsa pulsed through every corner of my life. The exhibit reminded me that salsa is more than history—it is memory. It is migration, identity, and pride."

The Latine Legacy That Shaped Philadelphia and the History of the United States

A powerful legacy that influenced both the city’s development and the broader history of the country.

From Stereotypes to Storytellers: The Narrative Power of Young Artists from Colombia’s Chocó Region

Storytelling, film, and visual art challenges stereotypes and assert Afro-Colombian cultural identity.

Interfaith Music Aims to Heal a Divided Nation

Elena “La Fulana” Lacayo and musicians work to reclaim January 6 through unity and healing

“Digital Divine,” Exploring the Spiritual Imagination of Artificial Intelligence

Jo‑El Lopez’s Digital Divine turns our digital icons into a new spiritual universe.

Los Bailadores de Bronce, Dancing Tradition Into the Future

For over 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has shared the beauty of Mexican folklórico across the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in community and tradition, the volunteer group keeps culture alive through dance, education, and pride.

Sazón de Brookline: Small Bites of Dominican Cuisine

“I want everybody to try real empanadas, how I had it when I was a kid,” Keneddy Lavour, the owner of Bocadillos at 293 Cypress Street in Brookline, MA, and a Dominican Republic native, said.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Gothic Reflection of Latino Identity

In Frankenstein, the Creature’s alienation becomes a metaphor for the immigrant experience, the outsider’s search for belonging, and the pain of being misunderstood by society.

Does One Battle After Another Speak to Latino Resistance?

Filmed largely in the U.S.’s Bordertown of El Paso, Texas, the movie leans heavily into Latino culture in terms of themes, setting, and characters.

Exploring Healing, Identity, and Colonial Legacy with Natalie Gutiérrez

Therapist and healer Natalie Y. Gutiérrez reflects on Latinx Heritage Month, exploring healing, colonial trauma, and the path toward collective well-being.

La Ventanita: Uniting Conservative Mothers and Liberal Daughters

Theater explores the generational and political divides within Cuban-American families, particularly between conservative mothers and liberal daughters.

A Place for Women of Color: Woman Made Gallery

While the Trump administration seeks to erase places for those [...]

‘Thanks to Life’ Violeta Parra Biography Traces Life of Chilean Artist

A self proclaimed “Violeta Maniac,” author Ericka Verba dives deep into the life of singer Violeta Parra in her new book.

Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery Blossoms as Community Hub

With a heart for the arts, the two gallery owners have made it their mission to bring people of all walks of life together to appreciate Chicano artistry.

Saldaña Makes History At The Oscars

"The fact that I'm getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in Spanish -- my grandmother, if she were here, she would be so delighted," Saldaña said.