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A Teenage Party Scene. An Unsolved Murder. What Happened to Emmery Muñoz?
A new podcast from VICE and LAist Studios looks at a cold case from the underground world of LA’s 2000s teen party crew scene.
How the UK Grew Its Own Explosive Reggaeton Scene
Young London musicians like Valenciz, Guala and Amber Donoso are contributing to the tidal wave of global Latinx pop.
Latinx People in the US Are Never Going to Fit Into One Demographic
Treating "Latinx voters" as a single bloc ignores race, class, and other issues—and makes it harder to effectively represent people across identities.
Malicious Campaigns Are Trying to Stop Black and Latinx People From Voting
Organizers on the ground say they're seeing "old school tactics, but in new school ways with the weaponization of digital media."
These Meme Accounts Beautifully Reflect the Goth Foo Identity
Many of us relate to both cholo and alternative subcultures—and accounts like Foos Gone Wild and Los Goths capture that perfectly.
For Some Black People, The Term 'Latinx' Is Another Form of Erasure
Black diasporans discuss the ways the label can be overly broad—and leave out an important part of their identities.
After Goya's CEO Praised Trump, the Company Deserves the Boycott
There's no ethical consumption under capitalism but sucking up to Trump is where I draw the line.
'Mucho, Mucho Amor' Celebrates Astrologer Walter Mercado's Dazzling Legacy
The Netflix doc reflects on the late icon’s exuberant life and offers a nuanced story of Latinx identity that we rarely see in Hollywood.
Lorena Borjas, Legendary Trans Latinx Activist, Dies of COVID-19
Borjas was known for advocating for trans women in prison, those in need of housing, legal representation, and healthcare. She was also beloved for keeping her community together.
Why Everyone's So Mad About ‘American Dirt,’ the New Immigration Novel Oprah Loved
Floral arrangements covered in barbed-wire are just the beginning.
The Latinx Artists Using Instagram to Fight Erasure in a Gentrifying Los Angeles
In the face of rapid displacement, Latinx artists are using social media to archive the lives and legacies of the people who made LA the cultural starburst that it is.
Hollywood Is Failing Miserably at Latinx Representation, Study Shows
A report by USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found a severe lack of Latinx characters and actors in film.