Bridging Worlds: The Significance of Día de los Muertos Altars Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate life, pay tribute to the past, and remember our loved ones.… November 1, 2023
Yahritza y Su Esencia: Mexican American Identity Is Complex Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago Carrying two identities is a lovely, aching thing. Make sure to honor both. … August 25, 2023
The Revival of Traditional Mexican Music Kate Wunderlich, Elon University The future of Mexican music is changing all the time.… May 4, 2023
How People Celebrate Christmas Around the World Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington Different countries have their own traditions and cultural festivities for celebrating the holidays.… December 14, 2022
Did Bria Lemirande Have To Apologize for Cowboy Caviar? Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University The popular TikTok star made a public apology video last week, but was it warranted?… August 9, 2022
‘Revelación’ Illuminates Selena Gomez’s Mexican Heritage Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio After years of dealing with insecurity and ridicule for her heritage, the singer is embracing her roots with her new Spanish-language EP.… March 28, 2021
25 Years After Her Death, Selena Is More Popular Than Ever Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University It's been decades since the Mexican American singer was tragically killed, but her cultural impact lives on in many ways.… April 24, 2020
Trauma Porn: Why Books Like ‘American Dirt’ Are Harmful Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins' book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.… March 16, 2020
6 Ways to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo the Right Way in College Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to celebrate in college, but it needs to be done right.… May 2, 2018
4 Acts of Cultural Appropriation You Should Avoid This Cinco de Mayo Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University Yes, this means you shouldn’t wear a sombrero or a stick-on mustache.… April 26, 2018
How Mexican Culture Strengthened the American Community in 2017 Camelia Juarez, Texas State University 2017 was the year Mexican went mainstream.… January 5, 2018