Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ ‘Anyone But You,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ ‘Anyone But You,’ and More
The Christmas weekend usually brings with it one of the year’s most exciting release weekends. Most studios like to cap off the year with one of two types of releases; something that will draw in the whole family or something that will hopefully become an Oscar contender. This year is [...]
Sip, Savor, Celebrate: A Coquito Recipe for Every Spirit
Sip, Savor, Celebrate: A Coquito Recipe for Every Spirit
Noche Buena is all about celebration and great vibes, wrapped in the rich tapestry of aromas and tastes that characterize Latin Christmas traditions. It’s a special time of the year when you can gather with your loved ones, reminisce, and look forward to what’s to come. Part of what makes [...]
‘First Gen:’ Alejandra Campoverdi’s Guide to Finding Success – and Yourself – as a ‘First and Only’
‘First Gen:’ Alejandra Campoverdi’s Guide to Finding Success – and Yourself – as a ‘First and Only’
“For the First and Onlys: You have been assigned this mountain to show it can be moved.” Those are the opening words of “First Gen,” a new memoir by former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media Alejandra Campoverdi. The women’s health advocate and former congressional candidate has a longstanding [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Dumb Money,’ ‘Saw X,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Dumb Money,’ ‘Saw X,’ and More
What a weekend we have ahead of us. This weekend is the best kind of grab-bag, with each subsequent entry in this week’s list bearing little similarity to the last. We’ve got a mini-Barbenheimer here with "Saw X" and the new "PAW Patrol" movie. It’s called, you guessed it, “SAW [...]
Nyakio Grieco’s Vision for an Inclusive Beauty Industry
Nyakio Grieco’s Vision for an Inclusive Beauty Industry
Nyakio Grieco is no stranger to starting over. In the past twenty-three years, she has launched three successful beauty brands: Nyakio Beauty, Thirteen Lune, and Relevant Skin, all of which are thriving to this day. Grieco has raised over twelve million dollars for her inclusive beauty retailer Thirteen Lune, and [...]
Tattooing on Clothes with Chainstitch Embroidery Artist Samantha Saavedra
Tattooing on Clothes with Chainstitch Embroidery Artist Samantha Saavedra
Samantha Saavedra chain stitches with a hundred-year-old Singer sewing machine. What began as a tailoring stint at Levi’s led to running a business out of her home. Then, in 2022, Saveedra opened Mira Flores, a retail and tailor shop specializing in chain stitch embroidery and denim repair. For the artist, [...]
Nike Drops the ‘Familia’ Collection for Latino Heritage Month
Nike Drops the ‘Familia’ Collection for Latino Heritage Month
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Nike just dropped its 2023 “Familia” collection. The collection features footwear and apparel brought to life by a Latino-led team, celebrating young Latinas shaping our culture. Nike’s classic sneakers, including Air Max 1 and Pegasus 40, now feature vibrant colors and textures inspired by [...]