5 LIES YOUR ABUELA TOLD YOU ABOUT SEX Bianca Alysse April 17, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Lifestyle There are few things more uncomfortable in a Latino household than “the talk.” I knew my father wished I died a virgin, which made sex a mindboggling and conflicting conversation. My grandmother's...
THE STRUGGLES OF BEING AN INTROVERT ON GIRLS NIGHT OUT Bianca Alysse April 17, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Lifestyle My idea of a great night includes white wine, a pair of reading glasses my brother refers to as “birth control,” a cozy oversized sweater and documentaries. I am the epitome of conspiracy theories and...
HOW ROCK STEADY CREW’S CRAZY LEGS INSPIRES RISING LATINX B-BOYS Bianca Alysse April 17, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Featured, Lifestyle The legendary Rock Steady Crew president and Red Bull ambassador Crazy Legs welcomed Latina into the energy drink's North America HQ where he shared his rags to riches experiences. The b-boy pioneer was...
THE OSCAR’S FIRST LATINA BALLOTING LEADER MARTHA RUIZ ALREADY KNOWS WHO’S TAKING HOME AN AWARD Bianca Alysse March 1, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Lifestyle 2 Comments People everywhere are anxiously waiting to know who will win big at this year’s Academy Awards – except Martha Ruiz. The Peruvian-Mexican is elated as she is the first Latina to serve as co-leader of...
5 TIMES LATINX CELEBS TOOK SOMEONE TO COURT, AND WON! Bianca Alysse March 1, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Lifestyle 2 Comments More money, more problems – and your favorite celebs know it all too well. Whether they were battling a longtime friend, defending their creative freedom or reprimanding a journalist – we’ve lined up the...
MEET KIDS OF IMMIGRANTS, THE LATINX-OWNED SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS CLOTHING BRAND YOUR FAVE CELEBS LOVE Bianca Alysse February 23, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Fashion, Featured 2 Comments What do Kehlani and Big Sean have in common? Using fashion to make political statements, among other talents, of course. The two stars have been spotted donning gear from Kids of Immigrants, a culturally...
GET READY! THESE ARE THE MAJOR ARTISTS PRINCE ROYCE IS COLLABORATING WITH IN LATEST ALBUM Bianca Alysse February 23, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Music 2 Comments Prince Royce is gearing up to release his fifth album, “Five,” this Friday, and it looks like there's going to be some major collaborations with top artists. Here's what we know so far: The...
INSPIRING LATINA: MEET NOËLLE SANTOS, AN AFRO-BORICUA CAMPAIGNING FOR THE ONLY BOOKSTORE IN THE BRONX Bianca Alysse February 23, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Featured 2 Comments Noelle Santos is determined to bring her dual purposed vision of an indie bookstore and wine bar, ingeniously named The Lit. Bar, to the Bronx, a New York borough without one single bookstore. “Lit like...
MY HEARTBROKEN FAIRY TALE: HOW TRAVELING TO PARIS TRANSFORMED MY REALITY Bianca Alysse February 15, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN, Featured 3 Comments I was holding hands towards my happily-ever-after and life revealed some throbbing findings. Until further notice, there would be no wedding cake, only heartbreak. After parting from my “soulmate” of 10...
WATCH: THIS ORGANIZATION IS FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURES OF INDIGENOUS GIRLS IN GUATEMALA Bianca Alysse February 11, 2017 CREATIVELY DRIVEN 1 Comment Meet Starfish, a non-governmental organization in Guatemala that works with young women from low-income, indigenous communities who have the talent and desire to succeed but lack access to...