LIFTING UP LATINX IDENTITY
PALOMA VIGIL
¿Latinx, Latine, Hispanic — Que?

The terminology used to describe people of Latin American or Hispanic descent has become increasingly confusing for people in the Latinx community and others alike. 

October 16, 2022

ANIKA ARORA SETH, PALOMA VIGIL & SOPHIE WANG
Welcome to the Lifting Up Latinx Identity special issue!

We are thrilled to showcase content centered on Latinx members of our community — including profiles, spoken word poetry, photography and illustrations.

October 15, 2022

ZENAIDA AGUIRRE GUTIERREZ
Mamá’s Song

This poem is dedicated to my mom, a strong, resilient and beautiful woman from Michoacán, Mexico.

October 15, 2022

KASSIE NAVARRETE
Niña Mezclada

My parents son de un rancho en mi lindo Michoacán.

October 15, 2022

MICHELLE FOLEY
FOLEY: Tio Time: Latin Family Orientedness vs. American Individualism

Every Mexican has a tio who they aren’t quite sure is their tio — biologically, at least.

October 15, 2022

LUA PRADO
PRADO: A land of tomorrows stuck in yesterdays

Latin America has a complicated relationship with democracy, filled with plot twists, unbelievable comebacks of dictatorships, and a lack of democratic political culture.

October 15, 2022

ANNA CHAMBERLIN
Watercolor of Latin American disaster relief

October 14, 2022

SOPHIE WANG & KAYLA YUP
Latinx professors at Yale break barriers in STEM

Martha Muñoz, Enrique M. De La Cruz and Daniel Colón Ramos reflect on their journeys in science academia and emphasize commitments toward increasing diversity and representation in education.

October 14, 2022

JESSAI FLORES
La Herencia

The News' illustrations editor reflects on his cover art for the Latinx Heritage Month special issue.

October 14, 2022

PALOMA VIGIL
Seven Latinx athletes talk heritage and representation in sports

Latinx students, who make up just 4 percent of Yale Athletics, described their experiences of joy and pride while representing their cultures across Yale Athletics.

October 13, 2022

DALIYA EL ABANI
La Casa showcases Latinx voices and talents

Over family weekend, the LatinXcellence Showcase welcomed dancers, comedians, poets and other performers to showcase all mediums of Latinx art as La Casa celebrates Latinx Heritage Month.

October 11, 2022