Eight Goodbyes: Love, Loss, and the Six Years That Changed Everything
The first to die that year, the year before COVID-19 changed everything, was my aunt, Ruth or “Chin” as we …
How DNA, Haplogroups, and Genetic Markers Reveal Taíno Heritage
The Genetic Echoes of the Taíno People The Taíno people, the first known inhabitants of the Caribbean, have long been …
Unearthing the Invisible in Ben Brisbois’ Banana Capital: Unpeeling the Layers of Capitalism and Racism
The banana. Simple, ubiquitous, and unassuming. Yet, as Ben Brisbois reveals in his forthcoming Banana Capital, it’s anything but ordinary. …
Ditching The Algorithm: Why I Joined Bluesky (And You Should Too)
For years, social media has been both a megaphone and an equalizer, a place where anyone can share art, advocate …
Latina/o Bloggers, Content Creators, Influencers: This Is Your Year
The Latina/o Bloggers Group is back and ready to uplift you. Join the community to tap into resources, connect with like-minded creators, and be part of something bigger than just a platform. Let’s rewrite the digital narrative together.
Nosferatu Reimagined: Mythology, Symbolism, & Storytelling in the Digital Age
When F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu first graced the silver screen in 1922, it set the stage for a century of fascination …
What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About Death, Technology, and Social Change
In a world where technology seems to dominate every facet of our lives, there’s something profoundly humbling about turning back …
Beyond Bread: Bakers in the Family, Pan de Agua and Casabe
I can picture us. Two, little rail-thin girls with long braided hair down our backs, holding hands as we walked …
How to Pull Back the Curtain: Heroes, Flaws, Boundaries and Creativity
I think a lot about exposure. I guess it comes with the territory of being a writer, and a communications …
Curating Caribbean Heritage: A List of Must-Read Books
This is how I honor and celebrate the diversity and richness of the islands and their cultural diasporas, reflecting on …
On Growing up in East Harlem: Italian (Barese) and Puerto Rican Heritage
I was thrilled to chat with podcaster, and fellow author and family historian Bob Sorrentino earlier this month. During our …
Food Culture: The Best Podcast for “Top Chef” Fans
The food we eat, how we eat and prepare it is so intricately tied to our culture, our heritage and …