Latinx
Shakira has a few words for her ex after he made negative comments about her heritage and disparaged her fans in the process. In a recent interview Gerard Piqué spoke down on the singer. “I am very disappointed with what society is. So my ex is Latin American…you don’t know what I’ve gotten on social media from her fans. These […]
When it came time for Toronto artist Jessie Reyez to name her long-awaited second album, it turned out there was only one name that could truly capture it all: Yessie. It’s a nickname, but it’s also how she’s referred by those closest to her: management, friends, and family. And Yessie is the kind of personal […]
A 28-year old El Salvadorian woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after she was accused of having an abortion following a medical emergency. The Associated Press reports that the woman, only identified as “Esme,” was accused of having an abortion and found guilty of aggravated homicide. “The judge acted with partiality, giving […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets October is Latin Heritage Month in Canada, and Latin Music Block Chain (LMBC) is making history in Toronto with […]
Just six months after launching his non-profit Black Ambition, Pharrell has partnered with Chanel to announce a new two-part mentorship program focused on the growth and mentorship of emerging talent in the business world. “Chanel’s support of Black Ambition is a cornerstone of Black Ambition’s mission and is vital to the success of the next generation of Black […]
A new video of a woman going off on a Latino cop—calling him a “murderer,” a “Mexican racist,” and saying he’ll “never be white”—has gone viral. In the clip taken last month in San Dimas, California, the woman—who remains anonymous with a blurred face—is pulled over by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy for reportedly using her phone while […]
Hollywood has taken a major step forward in recent years in terms of recognizing Latinx actors and filmmakers. However, there is still a long way to go. During a conversation with Variety, groundbreaking Latinx actor Rosie Perez revealed that she hadn’t been invited to the Academy Awards in over 25 years. “Not even to sit in the […]
A prominent human rights attorney is facing backlash this week, after she was accused of posing as a Latina throughout her career. According to a recent Prism report, Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan has spent years advocating for Latin communities while presenting herself as a Puerto Rican woman from New York; however, records obtained by the outlet show the 43-year-old white woman—who was said […]
Killer Mike has created a new digital banking platform that focuses on the Black and Latinx community. Killer Mike announced on Friday that he partnered with former Atlanta mayor, Andrew J. Young, and the founder of the Bounce TV network, Ryan Glover, to create the Greenwood online banking service. The bank’s name is derived from the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. […]
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