Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early
Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early
When Chef JJ Johnson released “The Simple Art of Rice" in the fall, his Instagram DMs were flooded with messages like, “Oh my God, you are really Puerto Rican.” The cookbook, spotlighting the grain’s versatility across cultures everywhere from Africa to the Middle East, opened a window into the James [...]
Pechuga Vintage’s Johnny Valencia Dares to Dream Big
Pechuga Vintage’s Johnny Valencia Dares to Dream Big
Before Johnny Valencia became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after vintage designer plugs – securing shoes, dresses, and other garments for clients including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Anitta, Ice Spice, Pedro Pascal, and the Kardashian-Jenner family — Valencia had several career paths he wanted to pursue. He began college with aspirations to become [...]
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
Growing up in Oaxaca, Mexico, Bricia Lopez spent her days indulging in regional dishes cooked by her mother and grandmother, who she describes as the “the best cooks ever.” But when her family migrated to Los Angeles, Lopez was exposed to a food landscape that was very different from all [...]
At Red Bull’s Houston Batalla Qualifier, Community Means More Than Victory
At Red Bull’s Houston Batalla Qualifier, Community Means More Than Victory
Last year, when LATINA interviewed Mo Amer, a Palestinian-born comedian whose family settled in Houston when he was just nine years old, he said there are three art forms that are indigenous to the United States: jazz, stand-up comedy and hip-hop. If that’s the case, one could argue that Houston, [...]
The Home Edit: Bean-Shaped Oven Mitts, Bauhaus-Inspired Ceramics, Solange’s Glassware, and More
The Home Edit: Bean-Shaped Oven Mitts, Bauhaus-Inspired Ceramics, Solange’s Glassware, and More
Welcome back to THE LIST, our monthly roundup of the products we’re loving right now. This month, THE LIST focuses on the home and interiors, with a selection of furniture and contemporary art from Latin American designers, kitchenware from two Egyptian sisters, glassware from Solange Knowles, and much, much more. [...]
2023 MTV Video Music Awards Rewind: The Most Memorable Moments
2023 MTV Video Music Awards Rewind: The Most Memorable Moments
The MTV Video Music Awards highlighted many Latina and Latino artists this year. There were stellar performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Karol G, Peso Pluma, and more. Here are five of our favorite moments from the all-star event, which aired live from New Jersey. Shakira’s Incredible Career-Spanning Medley Shakira made [...]
‘Objects of Permanence’ Pays Homage to Garment Workers From the Lower East Side
‘Objects of Permanence’ Pays Homage to Garment Workers From the Lower East Side
As hundreds of thousands of people flock to Manhattan for New York Fashion Week for a chance to see the latest runway looks, creative director Mellány Sánchez’s new installation "Objects of Permanence" pays homage to the thousands of Puerto Rican and other immigrant and migrant workers who powered the Lower [...]