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This is where we hold up a mirror to ourselves. The Culture section of Enlatinidad.com, curated by renowned critic Katelina “Gata” Eccleston, unpacks the traditions, tensions, trends, and transformations shaping Latinidad today. From beauty standards and brujería to TikTok discourse and neighborhood politics, we explore how culture is lived — not just consumed. Rooted in nuance and unapologetically bold, this is cultura con conciencia.

Transforming Industries with Blockchain TechCulture

Transforming Industries with Blockchain Tech

En Latinidad StaffJune 8, 2023
Plan B’s Love and Sex: A Retroactive Tribute to Reggaetón’s Most Shamelessly Iconic Duo
Plan B’s Love and Sex: A Retroactive Tribute to Reggaetón’s Most Sex-Positive DuoCulture

Plan B’s Love and Sex: A Retroactive Tribute to Reggaetón’s Most Sex-Positive Duo

Katelina EcclestonDecember 3, 2025
Why Latinidad Must Be Rethought: The Anti-Black Roots of Mestizaje and the Erasure of Afro-LatinosCommentaryCulture

Why Latinidad Must Be Rethought: The Anti-Black Roots of Mestizaje and the Erasure of Afro-Latinos

En Latinidad StaffJuly 20, 2025
Scene from J Balvin and Tokischa’s controversial “Perra” music video showing two Black Latina women walking on leashes, a moment widely criticized for its racist imagery and insensitivity to Latin America’s legacy of slavery and racism.
J Balvin and Tokischa’s “Perra” Video Sparks Outrage Over Racist Imagery and Calls for AccountabilityCulture

J Balvin and Tokischa’s “Perra” Video Sparks Outrage Over Racist Imagery and Calls for Accountability

Yaritza DelgadoJuly 27, 2025
Zoë Saldaña as Cataleya in Colombiana, holding a gun in a tense action scene, showcasing strength and determination.
Colombiana: Zoë Saldaña Delivers the Decade’s Best Action Thriller as a Powerful Afro-Latina LeadCommentaryCultureNews

Colombiana: Zoë Saldaña Delivers the Decade’s Best Action Thriller as a Powerful Afro-Latina Lead

En Latinidad StaffJuly 27, 2025
The Black Music History Library, created by journalist Jenzia Burgos, is a powerful digital archive spotlighting the global influence of Black music. This review explores how the project reclaims history, amplifies overlooked voices, and redefines how we engage with music across the diaspora.
Black Music LibraryCulture

Black Music Library

En Latinidad StaffJuly 19, 2025
Protected: Let’s Talk About Cultural Appropriation in ReggaetonCulture

Protected: Let’s Talk About Cultural Appropriation in Reggaeton

En Latinidad StaffJuly 18, 2025
Ozuna’s Odisea: The Groundbreaking Debut That Redefined Reggaetón

Ozuna’s Odisea: The Groundbreaking Debut That Redefined Reggaetón

En Latinidad StaffJuly 20, 2025
Afro-Latina actress Gina Torres on the 2019 Emmy Awards red carpet, elegantly dressed and smiling, highlighting the importance of Afro-Latino representation in mainstream Latino media.
Gina Torres and the Red Carpet Incident: A Wake-Up Call on Anti-Blackness in Latino MediaCulture

Gina Torres and the Red Carpet Incident: A Wake-Up Call on Anti-Blackness in Latino Media

En Latinidad StaffJuly 27, 2025
Sech’s “Sueños” Album Review: A Breakout Reggaetón Classic That Redefined Reggaeton RomanticismCulture

Sech’s “Sueños” Album Review: A Breakout Reggaetón Classic That Redefined Reggaeton Romanticism

Katelina EcclestonDecember 13, 2025