GALA seeks artistic leader to carry on co-founder’s legacy
For nearly half a century, GALA Hispanic Theatre has given D.C. a distinctive vision of Hispanic culture. After losing its...
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How telenovelas influence us and our collective memory
The telenovela is “a Latin American cultural phenomenon,” says German-Latina researcher Hannah Müssemann, that reaches entire households worldwide, winning over...
How Virginia Latinas are standing up for reproductive rights
As a child of undocumented immigrants, Khenia Haro-Perez fought hard to learn how to represent her family. Her experiences gave...
Marta Pérez-García shines a light on women’s violence survivors through powerful artwork and storytelling
Through her art, Marta Pérez-García gives voice to women who have experienced domestic violence. She believes it’s important to speak...
How choreographer Gabriel Mata uses dance to tell his story
Gabriel Mata first began dancing in high school at a time when he was awakening to his queer identity and...