Freelance Journalist from Oakland, masochist A's fan.
Entertainment
The lack of diversity in TV and film, especially during awards season has been a hot topic of conversation for several years now. It received particular notoriety two years ago when #OscarsSoWhite (a hashtag started by activist April Reign) began trending on Twitter. There was outrage on social media over
Entertainment
When done right, a rom-com can become a staple on any given movie night. Movies like The Wedding Planner, Pretty Woman, When Harry Met Sally and many others continue to be relevant years after their original theatrical release. Everybody Loves Somebody tells the story of Clara Barron, a gal like
Culture & Impact
Diversity in TV and movies, and in award ceremonies, this is the quintessential issue that gains constant attention whenever a new TV show or movie is released. Do they reflect the ever-changing spectrum of communities across the United States? During awards season is when it is most noticeable that there
Entertainment
A few months ago we got the news that SNL had casted its first Latina lead, Melissa Villaseñor. But Melissa is not the only outstanding Latinx comedian. She is part of a group of comediantes chingonas that have been hustling in the competitive world of entertainment. Image Credit: Instagram – Karina
Politics & Power
“When do we have to leave before we get kicked out…” those were the words that my Abuelita uttered mere minutes after CNN announced that Trump had secured way above the 270 electoral votes needed to become the next President. Sitting in her wheelchair, and through her impaired speech (she
Politics & Power
By the time you read this, the election will be TODAY. The phrases that resonate in your head go from “You’re a nasty woman!” “Build The Wall!” “Make America Great Again.” To more empowering like “When they go low, we go high!” “Don’t Boo, Vote!” “America Is Already
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It has been twenty-one years since Selena Quintanilla; the beloved Tejano singer died, and the influence of her music, style, and overall celebrity status remain relevant today. No doubt the legacy of Selena will forever live on in our community and mainstream. Selena was known for wearing her staple cherry
Entertainment
September 12, 2016, will go down in comedy history as the day that “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”) woke up from a 41-year old long lasting nap. The day when they realized that the lack of diversity in the cast cost them viewership. The folks over at SNL finally came to
Entertainment
Netflix has been on the forefront of original programming for some years now, and it is no surprise that the media giant is set to spend six billion dollars in original programming this year alone. It is also known for the diverse programming with series like Orange Is The New