Gina Rodriguez and Conditional Blackness

Jessica Rodriguez
Damn Gina! The uproar on social media  about Gina Rodriguez using the N word have been wild to say the least. If you haven't already heard, Rodriguez posted an Instagram video of herself singing a Fugees so...
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Latino Artists as Activists

Jessica Rodriguez
The power of artists is undeniable. We are fortunate that so many Latino artists have used their gifts to shine a light on the injustices, events and political climate of their time. The Latino artists list...
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5 Latino Writers You Should Know

Jessica Rodriguez
There are plenty of Latino writers whose work flies under the radar and is valuable.  The love sonnets of Neruda, the magical realism of Garcia Marquez and the urban immigrant narratives of Junot Diaz are known...