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Disney’s ‘The Owl House’ Is the Future of Intersectional Representation

Aiko Hilkinger — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:49:05 +0000

When The Owl House first premiered on the Disney Channel in 2020, it became an instant hit with fans. The show follows Luz Noceda, a quirky and lively Latine girl as she gets transported into a magical world where she discovers she can fulfill her dreams of becoming a witch. At first glance, having a

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‘Turning Red’ Is the Film I Needed Growing Up in Latin America

Aiko Hilkinger — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:29:23 +0000

From the moment I saw the incredible poster and read the premise for Turning Red, I was in. As a huge fan of Bao, Domee Shi’s Academy Award-winning animated short from 2018, I knew that we were in the right hands. And I can confidently say that the film delivers on every front. Growing up

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Mexico Issuing First Non-Binary Birth Certificate is the Future

Aiko Hilkinger — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:28:49 +0000

This February, Mexican LGBTQIA+ activist Fausto Martínez became the first person to receive a non-binary gender marker on their birth certificate. This historic achievement was the result of a months-long appeal process that culminated with Martínez winning their amparo lawsuit. The journey for transgender and non-binary people to be recognized legally doesn’t have the track

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Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion in Landmark Ruling That Will Change Lives

Aiko Hilkinger — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:04:44 +0000

On the afternoon of February 21, Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, exploded in celebration and excitement as the Colombian Constitutional Court made the historic decision to decriminalize abortion up to 24 weeks. With a vote of five in favor and four against, this new law looks to protect the sexual and reproductive rights of

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7 of Pedro Pascal’s Best Performances

Aiko Hilkinger — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:00:07 +0000

There’s no denying that Pedro Pascal has become a household name in the entertainment industry in the last decade. The Chilean actor started his career on stage, later transitioning into film and TV, where he has portrayed a plethora of stand-out characters. From his suave and badass character on Game of Thrones to his portrayal of

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Dear Hollywood, Invest in Our Communities by Casting Our People

Aiko Hilkinger — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:59:50 +0000

Latine representation in Hollywood has skyrocketed in the past few years. From mainstream shows that feature Latine families like One Day At a Time and Jane the Virgin, to animated films that highlight our cultures like Vivo and Encanto, to film adaptations like In the Heights and West Side Story – Latine stories are getting

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7 Actors Who Are About To Have The Best 2022

Aiko Hilkinger — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:26:32 +0000

With more and more Latine actors entering mainstream roles, the stage was set for a year unlike any other. There is no denying that 2021 was an incredible year for Latine talent. From In the Heights, to Vivo, Encanto, and West Side Story; Latine talent and culture were highlighted and celebrated thoroughly this year. And 2022

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Op-Ed: We Can Enjoy ‘Encanto’ While Calling Out the Ways It Faltered — Let’s Discuss

Aiko Hilkinger — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:01:40 +0000

When Disney’s latest film Encanto was first announced in 2020, I was excited but skeptical about it. Being born and raised in Colombia, I’m well aware that my country hasn’t always been represented positively in the media. So, when Disney proposed their newest animated spectacle, I started to look forward to a change in the

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‘Eternals’ Respects Our Intersectional Identities — & That’s Why It Shines

Aiko Hilkinger — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:47:17 +0000

Marvel fans, myself included, rejoiced and celebrated the studio’s first lead Asian superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings when it was released. It was a moment of excitement, of finally seeing ourselves represented on the big screen, and in arguably the biggest movie franchise right now. This pivotal moment, and subsequently

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Op-Ed: The Dangers of Dismissing Anti-Asian Racism in Latin America as ‘Así Es La Cultura’

Aiko Hilkinger — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:21:32 +0000

There’s no denying that South Korean mega-group BTS has taken the world by storm. The K-pop ensemble is a worldwide sensation, their music being listened to in over 50 countries, and their supporters, the BTS Army, ranging in the tens of millions. This is why it came as a shock to many fans when a

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