Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
From Feminism to Feminismo Comunitario
The Power of the Communal: Feminismo comunitario demands radical change from the patriarchal-capitalist-racist-colonial order that oppresses people and nature.
ReadReggaeton Tumbado: A New(ish) Latin Musical Wave & Its Political Promise
by Osmani R. Alcaraz-Ochoa Months ago, I created a Spotify playlist that randomly has Reggaeton, Dembow, Rap (en Español) and Regional Mexican music all mixed together. I told myself I would later separate them out by genre since it didn’t make sense to have all those different genres in one playlist. But I never got […]
ReadLaunching La Tiendita: The Stories Behind Mijente’s Iconic Pieces
La Tiendita, Mijente’s online store, is set to launch soon, and we wanted to share the story behind three key pieces in our collection. For us, La Tiendita isn’t just a store– it’s an embodiment of our values, a platform to showcase our identity, and a means to support our mission of fighting for el […]
ReadPride As Action: Queer Organizing, Resistance, and Spirit
Our movement is a beautiful one, and we are celebrating everything that makes our LGBTQIA+ members and supporters amazing today and everyday. But we also can’t ignore the moment that we’re in. From healthcare restrictions, outright bans on drag performances, bans on inclusive and important literature, attacks on trans people’s rights to live freely, this […]
ReadSo Much History Yet to Be Made: Books to Read
February 28th, 2023Organizing & Movement Even with the end of Black History Month 2023, we must still continue learning from Black history, culture, experiences and organizing. Below we’ve gathered some books by Black and Latine authors we think you should check out. Some speak to the lived experiences in the form of memoir and interview, while others […]
ReadJuneteeth: Celebrating 10 Modern History Afro-Latinx Leaders
This Juneteenth we want to honor and recognize the efforts of Afro-Latinx leaders and organizers who fought for Black liberation across the U.S., Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Below we share the origin of Juneteenth, ideas on how to engage with the holiday if you are not Black or afrodescendiente, and stories of [...]
ReadHealing Recipe for Restoration & Recentering
This is our reminder to look for strength and comfort in the knowledge and wisdom of herbs. Below is an offering of a healing tea that gifts us the opportunity to rejuvenate, energize, and heal. Note: It can adapted into a soothing bath soak as well! You can follow the visual guide below for the […]
ReadIn the face of US Imperialism, Dictatorships and Genocide: Aquí estamos, no nos fuimos, no nos vamos.
Discussing the various historical themes of Latin American struggle and resistance present in “This is not America”, Residente’s latest music video featuring Ibeyi In 2018, artist Childish Gambino released his track “This is America” shedding light on the violence and systemic racism that continues to simmer in America. This release caused many discussions around the […]
ReadOUR FLOWERS WHILE WE’RE HERE: Trans folks reflect on Trans Day of Remembrance and beyond
Trans communities across the world have had to do the work of holding their own memory for a long time. November is the month of Trans Awareness and today, November 20 as the last day of #transawareness week we observe Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR). In conmemoration of this month and TDOR in particular, we […]
ReadDrag King Bilingual Storytime con los MENtirosos
Yesterday, @Losmentirosos read 3 books from the @lil_libros collection during “Bilingual DragKing Story Time” and it was amazing! Lil Libros makes bilingual children's books. Not only are they bilingual in Spanish and English, they also focus on classic, traditional, & pop culture topics that are relevant to la cultura Mexicana. These books are a great [...]
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