Opinion: Why I wish my novels were banned
When PEN America emailed me, I was excited. The organization, whose mission is to protect the freedom to write, was…
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Without shame, LAUSD teachers use regional Mexican cuisine in their curriculum
Wendy Ramirez, co-founder of the online learning website Spanish Sin Pena, saw firsthand how Mexican music affected her students, many…
Claudia Rivera organizes pop-ups for Latin designers in Paris
Claudia Rivera, a Peruvian-Parisian creative director and photographer, is known for creating colorful, communal worlds in Paris, events that feel…
Netflix's 'Emilia Perez' trailer features Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez
A gripping new Netflix trailer starring Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez puts the American actresses at the center of a…
Goodbye, Elon Musk. California won't miss you.
To the editor: Elon Musk is once again turning his back on his most loyal customers, the customers who put…
Trump selects 'Hillbilly Elegy' author JD Vance as running mate
JD Vance, the Ohio senator and author of the acclaimed memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” will be the Republican vice presidential nominee,…
Opinion: Americans can be happier if they change the way they pursue happiness
When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that our unalienable rights include life, liberty and the pursuit of…
Is there a cure for grief? The medical world is looking for one.
When Cody Delistraty lost his mother in 2014, he was surprised by the various ways he, his brother, and his…
Erica Tremblay talks 'Fancy Dance' and shares the Cayuga language
For filmmaker Erica Tremblay, “Fancy Dance” has already earned top honors. After screening the film before an audience of Cayuga…
Angélica García unravels the 'strange cultural tug-of-war' behind 'Gemelo'
Angélica García has been busy finding herself. Or, rather, to herself. The Los Angeles pop singer's new album, “Gemelo” (twin…