Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/2019-in-review/ Our Thing Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:20:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://remezcla.com/wp-content/themes/remezcla/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/2019-in-review/ 144 144 25 Latinos Who Made an Impact in Their Communities in 2019 https://remezcla.com/features/culture/latinos-made-impact-in-their-communities-2019/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:55:12 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_features&p=273562 While Latinos faced brutal attacks in 2019, including a rise in hate crimes against our communities and vicious political assaults aimed at immigrants and people of color, this year also reminded us of our might. Across fields, our people have been using their voices, talents and smarts to uplift our stories and promote our culture.

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]]> latinos_impact_header Art by Alan López for Remezcla 15 Best Books By Latino & Latin American Authors in 2019 https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/best-books-latino-latin-american-authors-2019/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:47:53 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=273225 Latinidad is not a monolith. While there are some key issues that impact many in our communities – such as immigration, racism, xenophobia, poverty or criminalization – part of the joy of being Latino is the huge variety and diversity of expression and experiences. Reflecting on the books published in 2019, the differences and similarities

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]]> Books_authors Art by Alan Lopez for Remezcla Our Picks for the Top 10 Most Underrated Albums of 2019 https://remezcla.com/lists/music/underrated-albums-2019/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:02:35 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=273270 With the end-of-year flurry, it’s often easy to forget about the pivotal albums that were under the radar over the course of a music-filled year. The following are just a glimpse at some of the offerings that constantly played in our offices, homes and filled our playlists with endless hours of bliss. These are our

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]]> underrated_HEADER Arm Your Mind With 2019’s Best Latino & Latin American History Books https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/best-latino-latin-american-history-books-2019/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:05:47 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=273087 The year 2019 has been deeply challenging for Latino communities. With several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in political revolt, hate crimes against Latinos on the rise in the U.S., families being separated in their homes and at the border and leaders and advisers in the White House who are worsening, rather than

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]]> History_Books Art by Alan Lopez for Remezcla 15 Latino Movies You Probably Didn’t See in 2019 But Should https://remezcla.com/lists/film/best-latino-movies-2019/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:29:21 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=272332 When a year begins with the thundering success of a movie like Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma at the Oscars, it’s fair to fear that the rest of the year won’t measure up. And while it’s true that the Academy Award-winning black-and-white feature from one of Mexico’s most renowned auteurs may not be matched when it comes

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]]> 2019 Movies EOY header Art by Alan Lopez Our Picks for 10 Best Albums of 2019 https://remezcla.com/lists/music/10-best-latino-latin-american-spanish-albums-of-year-2019/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:50:15 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=273007 As we close out the year, we’re taking a moment to look back on the albums that soundtracked our lives. And while narrowing it down to just 10 albums felt like a nearly impossible task, we’re proud to be able to call these our favorite albums of the year. Ranked by our editorial and freelance

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]]> topalbums_EOY Art by Alan Lopez for Remezcla 50 Best Songs of the Year by Latino Artists https://remezcla.com/lists/music/50-best-songs-by-latinos-in-2019/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:50:12 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=272696 As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the anthems that soundtracked our parties, beach days, break-ups and contemplative moments. After hours spent arguing in the office, we’re proud to present our picks for the top 50 songs of the year by Latinx (and Latin American and Spanish) artists. Also

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]]> 50bestsongs2019_EOY Art by Alan López for Remezcla What Latin American Resistance Looked Like in 2019 https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/latin-american-resistance-2019/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:31:12 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=272629 The year 2019 started with President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó both claiming to be the official leaders of Venezuela. Over in Haiti, thousands of people were demanding the resignation of their president, Jovenel Moïse. As summer hit, a few hundred miles away in the Caribbean, former Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló was caught

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