Why We Created the First All-Dominican Comedy Show
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When fellow emerging comedian Glorelys Mora and I first met in the comedy scene — it was an instant connection. I was in awe of her ability to capture and …
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I’m Healing My Relationship With Aging as a Latina Mom
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In February 2020, I had the privilege of witnessing two formidable Latinas — Jennifer Lopez and Shakira — take the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show. Two Latina mothers …
Bridgerton Needs Better Queer Representation and Sex Scenes
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For three seasons now, “Bridgerton” has given the viewers horny sex scenes, scandalous secrets, and drama galore. But there’s one thing they have yet to give us: queer love. Seasons …
My Husband and I Have Never Been Monogamous — Here’s Why
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“I’m in an open relationship,” I say often. Chances are, folks who’ve read my work already know this, but for those who haven’t, I always say it for good measure. …
Why White People Should Stop Asking “Where Are You From?”
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I have many stories that follow a similar script, but one particular instance still burns in my brain. I was in college, on a spring break trip to Florida with …
Can You Burn Out From Therapy?
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It’s May 2022 and I’m hiding from my therapist. I haven’t had a session in over a month, which feels like eternity after meeting every week for three years. “I’m …
I Tried Speed Dating — Here’s My Experience
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A first date is like an HR screening call. It’s an introduction: don’t get bogged down in analyzing romantic chemistry or whether you could see your date fitting in with …
How I Finally Healed My Latina Mother Wound
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A therapist recently shared a profound insight that resonated deeply: “The only people who owe you acceptance just for existing are your parents. For everyone else, it’s a choice.” In …
In 2024, Celebrating Juneteenth Means Commemorating It
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AFP via Getty Images | Mark FelixAFP via Getty Images | Mark Felix Before 2021, many Americans had never heard of Juneteenth. But since becoming a federally recognized holiday that …
Why the Black Don’t Crack Adage Is Harmful For Black Women
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POPSUGAR Photography | Natasha MarshPOPSUGAR Photography | Natasha Marsh “You’ll appreciate it when you’re older.” Those are the words I heard when I interviewed for my first part-time job at …