Other Inheritances: Scent Memories from a Childhood at Fat’s Pet Shop in East Harlem
Before I ever knew what a perfumer was or that someone could make a living decoding and remixing scent, I …
Ghosts of the Palisades: Threads between memories, places and time
Somewhere tucked away, high on the Palisades, on lovely, dead end street, in the ether of the internet and Google …
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 …