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Dear Black Women: Here's How We Reclaim Our Time, Peace, and Joy in 2025

Dec 18, 2024

Dear Black Women: Here's How We Reclaim Our Time, Peace, and Joy in 2025

Over the last month, my thoughts have been fragmented, my heart fatigued, as I've struggled to imagine being able to endure one more TikTok or CNN alert about the harm that Black women will have to endure in this country at the hands of a Trump administration.

Aida Rodriguez: Being Called "Too Much" Fueled My Passion For Stand-Up Comedy

Nov 26, 2024

Aida Rodriguez: Being Called "Too Much" Fueled My Passion For Stand-Up Comedy

Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who are reclaiming what it means to be "too much."

Tabu Is Bringing Nuanced South Asian Representation to the "Dune" Universe

Dec 16, 2024

Tabu Is Bringing Nuanced South Asian Representation to the "Dune" Universe

South Asian representation is getting the spotlight in Hollywood and pop culture — and it goes beyond stereotypes.

How 2 Siblings Are Redefining Identity in South Asian Fashion

Dec 23, 2024

How 2 Siblings Are Redefining Identity in South Asian Fashion

This year, Nyraa unveiled its first-ever Nyraa Fashion Week in New York City, showcasing the artistry, creativity and transformation of South Asian designer fashion.

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11 Ways to Use Agua de Florida (Florida Water) in Your Spiritual Practice, and a Recipe to Make Your Own

Dec 31, 2024

11 Ways to Use Agua de Florida (Florida Water) in Your Spiritual Practice, and a Recipe to Make Your Own

Have you ever smelled something that takes you right back to your childhood?

A Latina Bruja's Guide to an Egg Cleanse (Huevo Limpia)

Dec 30, 2024

A Latina Bruja's Guide to an Egg Cleanse (Huevo Limpia)

If your energy has been feeling off lately or if you've just been experiencing some bad luck, it might be a good time to consider doing an egg limpia, also known as a "limpia con huevo."

Bruja Tarotscope: January Tarot Horoscopes For Every Zodiac Sign

Dec 28, 2024

Bruja Tarotscope: January Tarot Horoscopes For Every Zodiac Sign

We begin the New Year with a Mars retrograde in Cancer.

As a Latina, I'm Considering Leaving the US During Trump's Second Term

Dec 20, 2024

As a Latina, I'm Considering Leaving the US During Trump's Second Term

When the presidential election results came through in November, my anxiety led me to start making plans.

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Sha'Carri Richardson's 5 Must Have Products, From Yoga Pants to a Heavenly Pillow

17 hours ago

Sha'Carri Richardson's 5 Must Have Products, From Yoga Pants to a Heavenly Pillow

As one of the world's greatest sprinters, American track and field athlete Sha'Carri Richardson, 24, had a stellar 2024.

What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?

Nov 22, 2024

What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?

October is generally the month that "awareness" around breast cancer research peaks, but it's important to be aware of potentially life-saving screenings and treatments all year long.

These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport

Nov 18, 2024

These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport

The roar of the engines, the smell of the rubber, the energy of the fans — it was all pulsating under a clear blue sky at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, TX, last month.

5 Reproductive Justice Organizations You Can Support After the Election

Nov 13, 2024

5 Reproductive Justice Organizations You Can Support After the Election

The past week post-election has been full of grief for many — particularly for many Black women and other folks of color who feel Donald Trump's win is a personal affront on their rights.

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A Guide to Traveling Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

Dec 13, 2024

A Guide to Traveling Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

For decades, travelers from all over the world have flocked to Hawaiʻi for its beautiful beaches, aloha lifestyle, and rich culture.

Asian-Owned Businesses to Shop For the Holidays and Beyond

Nov 25, 2024

Asian-Owned Businesses to Shop For the Holidays and Beyond

There's no better time than the holidays to support your favorite brands, and for me, that means shopping from Asian American- and Asian–owned businesses.

Today, I Grieve. Tomorrow, I'll Pick Up the Pieces For My Biracial Daughter.

Nov 6, 2024

Today, I Grieve. Tomorrow, I'll Pick Up the Pieces For My Biracial Daughter.

Surprise was not among the emotions I felt last night as I watched the electoral map turn increasingly red.

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Queer and South Asian Identities

Oct 30, 2024

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Queer and South Asian Identities

Indian-born content creator and makeup artist Aditya Madiraju looks back on his childhood memories of Diwali fondly.

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An Open Letter to the Queer Community After the 2024 Presidential Election

Dec 2, 2024

An Open Letter to the Queer Community After the 2024 Presidential Election

Dear Queer Community,

Shop From These LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses For the Coolest Holiday Gifts

Nov 25, 2024

Shop From These LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses For the Coolest Holiday Gifts

One way to make the holidays truly meaningful is to buy from small businesses, especially if they're LGBTQ+-owned (and special points if they're also Latine-, Black-, or APIA-owned).

Lavender Marriage Might Be a Blueprint For Queer Liberation Under Trump

Nov 22, 2024

Lavender Marriage Might Be a Blueprint For Queer Liberation Under Trump

After decades away from the spotlight, lavender marriage has had quite a busy few years.

How to Avoid Bestie Vibes on a WLW Date

Nov 22, 2024

How to Avoid Bestie Vibes on a WLW Date

Yay — you've landed a date as a WLW woman!

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Gisèle Pelicot Is Giving Voice to Survivors Who Were Silenced Before Her

Dec 20, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot Is Giving Voice to Survivors Who Were Silenced Before Her

I was a teenager slogging through an English class in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2002 when news broke out of Mukhtaran Mai's gang rape a couple hundred miles south.

What the Latine Work Ethic Taught Me About the American Dream

Dec 20, 2024

What the Latine Work Ethic Taught Me About the American Dream

I was brought up with this promise that life was fair.

This New Moon in Capricorn Baño Will Help You Set Goals For 2025

Dec 19, 2024

This New Moon in Capricorn Baño Will Help You Set Goals For 2025

If you thought December would be a chill month astrologically, think again.

How I Deal With Mom Guilt During the Holidays as a Breadwinner Wife

Dec 17, 2024

How I Deal With Mom Guilt During the Holidays as a Breadwinner Wife

When my son Ezra was in fifth grade, I took a personal day to help out at his class holiday party.

Why Susie Plascencia Embraced Her Love of Weed to Launch Latinas in Cannabis

Dec 16, 2024

Why Susie Plascencia Embraced Her Love of Weed to Launch Latinas in Cannabis

Susie Plascencia, like many of us, hid her consumption of cannabis for years because of the stigmas associated with it.

RaiNao's Key to Stardom? Actually Prioritizing Her Mental Health

Dec 16, 2024

RaiNao's Key to Stardom? Actually Prioritizing Her Mental Health

Puerto Rican alt-perreo artist RaiNao (born Naomi Ramirez) has been taking off ever since the release of her debut EP, "Ahora A.K.A Nao," in early 2022.

How "Wicked"'s Accessibility Coordinator Made the Land of Oz More Inclusive

Dec 11, 2024

How "Wicked"'s Accessibility Coordinator Made the Land of Oz More Inclusive

Even if you didn't spend all of high school as a certified theater kid, there's no way you've missed ads this season from the box office blockbuster "Wicked."

14 Last-Minute Gifts For the Latina Beauty Lovers in Your Life

Dec 10, 2024

14 Last-Minute Gifts For the Latina Beauty Lovers in Your Life

The beauty industry generates billions of dollars in revenue annually, and the list of products feels endless.

I'm a Latina, and If Motherhood Doesn't Happen For Me, I've Made Peace With It

Dec 6, 2024

I'm a Latina, and If Motherhood Doesn't Happen For Me, I've Made Peace With It

I always wanted to be a mom.

This Full-Moon-in-Gemini Limpia Will Help You Usher In New Connections

Dec 5, 2024

This Full-Moon-in-Gemini Limpia Will Help You Usher In New Connections

As another year journeys toward its end, we embrace the energy of a Gemini full moon.

Why Do Husbands of Breadwinner Wives Struggle to Pull Their Weight at Home?

Dec 5, 2024

Why Do Husbands of Breadwinner Wives Struggle to Pull Their Weight at Home?

Dirty dishes left in the sink, an overflowing laundry basket, the simple question "What's for dinner?" If you're in an unbalanced marriage, these simple things might make one member of the couple cringe.

Machismo Gave Me Self-Confidence — and Hurt My Partnership

Dec 4, 2024

Machismo Gave Me Self-Confidence — and Hurt My Partnership

There's a lot of discussion about what makes a man these days.