Latinx Files: 4 media trends that stood out to me in 2024
It’s the waning days of December, which means it’s time to look back at the year that was. For this week’s newsletter, here are four…
Marvel taps J. Gonzo for ‘Ghost Rider’ Hispanic Heritage Month art
Jason Gonzalez, who goes by his artist moniker J. Gonzo, recalls feeling hesitant about accepting a dream gig with Marvel Comics. The company had asked…
Leaning on queer family history during uncertain political times
As the country is trying to keep up with this year's election shifts, an artist leans on queer family history to pay homage to the…
Southern California is a hotbed for rising música Mexicana acts
Southern California isn’t just the biggest U.S. market for música Mexicana; it also has contributed greatly to the genre by serving as the birthplace or…
Jenni Rivera gets posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera became the recipient of the 2,783rd star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, as her…
This artist plasters pink sheep across L.A. as a symbol of queer joy
It began with a quote by Alexander McQueen: “I am the pink sheep in the family.” In 2013, L.A.-based contemporary street artist Ricky Sencion read…