Analyzing the Empowerment and Representation of Latinas/os/x in Selena
The biographical film Selena is an enthralling look into the illustrious rise of the iconic singer, but it is also a deeper look into the...
How ‘Familismo’ and ‘Marianismo’ are Challenged in the original film ‘Real Women Have Curves’
For the past couple of decades, Latinos in the media have been underrepresented and given roles that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. The industry has slowly evolved,...
‘Under the Same Moon:’ The Power of Familismo through Serious Obstacles
“Under the Same Moon,” directed by Patricia Riggen was originally screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007 and later, released in theaters in 2008....
The Highs and Lows of Latino/a/x representation in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’
“Wednesday” is another one of Netflix’s successful exclusive series. It is a fresh take on the 90s movie franchise The Addams Family. Jenna Ortega stars...
José Tenoch Huerta Mejía: Peeling Away the Multifaceted Layers of Discrimination
Dreams travel far and wide for the brown community of Latin descent and the lack of representation in the media causes some of those dreams...
Want to go leaf peeping? Explore our favorite places near Reno and Tahoe
If you felt like summer passed you in a blur of smoke and haze, you didn’t imagine it —autumn is already well underway. Temperatures are falling at night...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinos in Nevada have much to celebrate, but still face challenges (opinion)
September 15 kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month. What should normally be a joyous month filled with festivities has been marred by COVID-19 and the somber fact...