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Column: Why Latinos are missing from the Kamala Harris vice president sweepstakes
As the country awaits Kamala Harris’ announcement for who her vice presidential running mate will be, one thing’s for certain: It’s not going to be a Latinx person. In his latest column, Gustavo Arellano writes about how the lack of a Latinx VP contender is an uncomfortable reminder of how little political power the largest ethnic group in the country actually has.
Puerto Rico bans discrimination against natural hair and protective hairstyles. Grassroots efforts made it happen
Last week, Puerto Rican Gov. Pedro Pierluisi signed Senate Bill 1282 into law, which prohibits discrimination against natural hair and protective hairstyles at private and public institutions. The new law was made possible by years of grassroots efforts.
Hard Summer 2024: These Latino DJs are set to spin at EDM festival
Hard Summer is returning to Los Angeles after a decade this weekend. This year’s lineup includes a slew of Latino DJs like Bianca Oblivion, CC Love, Joaqu.n, Dina and Bianca Maieli.
20 years after its release, ‘A Day Without a Mexican’ is as relevant as ever
Earlier this year, “A Day Without a Mexican” celebrated its 20th anniversary. The mockumentary, directed by Sergio Arau, painted a world in which Mexican immigrants in California completely disappear, resulting in an economic meltdown. De Los reporter Andrea Flores has more.
Danny Ocean gets political about Venezuela’s election in ‘Venequia’
Ahead of the July 28 presidential election in Venezuela, singer-songwriter Danny Ocean released “Venequia,” a seven-track EP that gets political. On Monday, President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner despite claims of voting irregularities and mounting criticism from the international community.
Iván Cornejo helped popularize regional Mexican music in the U.S. Now, he’s helping it evolve
At 17, Iván Cornejo became a música Mexicana star with the release of “Alma Vacia,” which featured the viral hit “Esta Dañada.” The song spread like wildfire on TikTok and even cracked the Billboard Hot 100, becoming only the second Regional Mexican single to enter the list. Last month, the Riverside-born balladeer released “Mirada,” an album that represents Cornejo’s — and the genre’s — evolution.
Juixxe the viral TikToker takes on street vendor rights and dreams
Influencer Jesús Morales, better known as Juixxe on TikTok, has racked up millions of followers by making videos that celebrate day laborers and street vendors. Recently, however, Morales has come to the realization that what he’s doing is a mere bandage on a problem that requires a broader systemic solution. De Los intern Daniel Eduardo Hernandez has more on the content creator setting out to do good.
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