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Alejandra Hinojosa Went from Border Town Kid to Film Director

Grecia S. Lopez — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:53 +0000

When Alejandra Hinojosa arrives on set, she steps in with a clear vision and a sharp focus on every detail. As the director on set, she observes the space, ensuring everything aligns with her creative plan before the camera rolls. Her mind is already at work as she anticipates every shot, movement, and emotion that

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Courtney Hollinquest On Decentering Men & Building Empowered Spaces for Women

Ivana E. Morales — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:52 +0000

For Courtney Hollinquest, artistry is about community — ensuring people feel seen and represented. Her creative journey stems from a deep connection to her cultural roots, using dance and music as a bridge for storytelling. Born in California’s San Gabriel Valley to a single mother, Hollinquest — an Afro-Latina of Black, Mexican, and Puerto Rican

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Diana Dotel Is Changing the Live Music Industry for Women

Jeanette Hernandez — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:49 +0000

“I can and I will,” is the mantra that pushes Diana Dotel past her doubts to greatness. Co-spearheading the cultural marketing agency MTW Agency (More Than Words Agency) and concert promotions and live experience business MTW Live (More Than Words Live), the Dominican-American entrepreneur knew from the beginning that she wanted to be in the

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Creative Director Tita Garcia Turned Being Told ‘No’ Into Her Superpower

Nayeli Portillo — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:47 +0000

“The truth is I’m a musician,” Tita Garcia, creative director, producer, and CEO/founder of Violet House Entertainment, says about her start in the music industry. “I’m a singer-songwriter. I played guitar and piano, and I was born into music because of my grandfather, a great piano player, and my father, who was in one of

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Cynthia Fuentes Is Transforming Who Gets Seen & Heard in the Cultural Arts

Jeanette Diaz — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:45 +0000

Growing up as a first-generation Mexican-Guatemalan in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhoods of Huntington Park and South Central in Los Angeles, CA, Cynthia Fuentes’ world was shaped by the cultural fusion of Black and Brown communities. From a young age, she latched onto music and recognized it as more than just a passion —

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Angie Martinez On Paying It Forward & Owning Her Voice

Brenda Barrientos — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:43 +0000

During a 2019 Drink Champs interview, rapper-turned-podcast host N.O.R.E asked Angie Martinez, “Does it scare you that almost everybody’s top 5 [rappers]… you’ve probably interviewed?” She responded, “Does it scare me? No, I think that’s amazing.” Her resoluteness, humility, and devotion to storytelling are what earned her the title of “The Voice of New York.”

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Gissel Alvarez’s Journey From Brooklyn Dreams to Industry Influence

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:08:02 +0000

Gissel Alvarez has always known she belonged in the music space. Perhaps that’s why the digital marketing specialist is confident about her place in an ever-changing musical landscape and why she’s dedicated to being at the forefront of digital strategies that ensure music reaches a broader audience. Alvarez’s journey began interning at Emmis Communications for

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From Perreo To Power: Camila Ramón’s Trailblazing Path in Fitness & Music

Agueda Pacheco Flores — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:07:46 +0000

When Camila Mariana Ramón gets on the Peloton bike or treadmill, you can expect two things: perreo bellako and vibes. The first, is exactly like it sounds: Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Don Omar, dembow the list goes on. The latter are the dance moves, fun styling, and motivational mantras Ramón gives on any given

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Meet Anamaria Sayre, the Youngest Host in NPR History

Daniella Tello-Garzon — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:07:04 +0000

Anamaria Sayre’s enthusiasm for storytelling has been ingrained in her for years, stemming from her tenure as editor-in-chief of her high school paper and her involvement in a college podcast. Yet, while her affinity for music ran deep, she never imagined it could evolve into a professional pursuit. “Music has always been a love, a

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Suzy Exposito’s Resonant Rise From High School Mixtapes to Music Journalism

Jeanette Diaz — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:06:55 +0000

Having developed into one of our generation’s most prominent Latina writers and voices, Suzy Exposito’s career started with a mixtape, a Tumblr, and a very loud daydream she just couldn’t quit. However, it never felt like an out-of-reach fantasy for her, despite the adversity to come. It was always a no-brainer she’d end up in

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