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Culture

Tekashi 6ix9ine Quarantined King

We know him as the volatile unicorn.  The color soup longhair, graff-face representing hip-hop today. Tekashi 6ix9ine - self-proclaimed king of New York...

Politics

Post Election Analysis: A Country Clearly Divided

The midterm election results reflect a divided America that has lost its moral fabric. With just a couple of races still in the...

World

Bolsonaro Promises to Deliver on Crime, Corruption

Can Brazil’s Bolsonaro Deliver on Crime, Corruption Promises? Brazil’s presidential election resulted in the victory of far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro, who has promised...

photo by Lydia Thompson
Politics

The Midterms: Who is the real Ted Cruz?

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas fancies himself a political centrist but his history tells a different story. Last night's senate debate between Republican...

Voter Suppression
Adobe Stock
Politics

The Midterms: Communities of Color Will Be Impacted

Hurricane Maria heavily damaged the island state of Puerto Rico, forcing many residents to find safety elsewhere. Unsurprisingly, many of those seeking a...

Hurricane Maria
Flickr
Politics

Pain by Numbers: A Year After Hurricane Maria

It’s been several months since Hurricane Maria had devastated the island of Puerto Rico. While some parts of La Isla have recovered, the...

Photo by Dylan Johnson
Culture

Bruja Seductress: Princess Nokia

Many of us met Destiny Nicole Frasqueri, better known as Princess Nokia, in the video for “Dragons.” She was low-key adorable, leaning against...

via Farruko. "Chapi Chapi, ft. Messiah." Online music video. YouTube. May 23, 2015.
Culture

El Chapeo: On Slang, Cardi B, and Survival

Mamis, tías, and madrinas collectively agreed that, although money did not guarantee a healthy relationship, a man should still be the greatest contributor...

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Culture

A $52 Gentrification Tour Gets Shut Down in Chicago

A resident of Pilsen for 14 years, Rosa Esquivel was concerned when she read Chicago Detours’ proposal. Esquivel is the board secretary for...

Berlin
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Arts

Berlin’s Creative Set

At just 15, Mexican singer-songwriter Ceci Bastida got her start in music by joining the endlessly rebellious ska-punk band Tijuana No! She toured...