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On January 1st, 2019, Brazil inaugurates Jair Bolsonaro as their president. Bolsonaro was an incredibly a divisive figure during the election. The far-right candidate’s brash, no-filter demeanor, his deregulatory campaign promises, and social media savvy have had many people likening him to President Donald Trump. (In fact, they are big fans of one another.) The Washington Post describes Bolsonaro’s...
Setting Goals Resolutions Belatina
It’s a new year, which means a fresh start, a chance to do all of the things you set out to do last year (but never did), and kick off with a hopeful beginning to a new year. Or if we’re being honest, it’s a chance to make unrealistic resolutions that we will almost definitely break before the end...
Ayahuasca Mystery BeLatina
The word ayahuasca spills mysteriously from the lips, not unlike the incantation of a magic spell. And while you may not understand exactly what it is or the nature of its unique magic, ayahuasca — a sacred medicinal Amazonian brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine — is as close as it has ever gotten to being a “mainstream”...
Latest Sanctuary City 'Ban' Goes Into Effect in Tennessee on New Year’s Day
Beginning January 1st, 2019, Tennessee will be the latest state to enact a “sanctuary ban” at the state level. Tennessee will be joining Texas, Iowa, and several other states in having passed laws that are designed to discourage or punish local law enforcement for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities’ effort to expel undocumented immigrants from their communities. https://twitter.com/tnimmigrant/status/1093651483189526528 Though...
Chef José Andrés Doing What the President Can’t: Actually Caring for Everyday Americans
Chef José Andrés has served over 40,000 meals to federal workers, government contractors, and their families since opening up an outpost of World Central Kitchen in Washington D.C. last Wednesday. The pop-up kitchen runs on donations and volunteer workers, many of whom are directly affected by the shutdown. “As a furloughed employee, I’ve lost a piece of myself,” said...
Crisis to Creativity: Up Close with All the Art Inspired by the Border Debate
The German philosopher Theodor Adorno famously said that “to write poetry after Auschwitz is barbaric.” I don’t believe that he meant to put the arts down, even in the face of an atrocity like the Holocaust. Rather, he was pointing out the insufficiency of language to describe this previously unseen horror, even when said language can resort to extreme...
Fall Hair Color Trends You Didn't Know You Needed belatina
Autumn is a great season to switch up your strands and deep reds and browns continue to be a must during fall. We can all agree that the reason behind these earthy tones’ popularity is that they imitate nature, a beautiful way to blend in with Mother Nature.  "Fall hair color trends tend to be darker shades, and during this...
Look good and do good. It’s the holy grail of fashion — finding ways to up the ante with your wardrobe, but also give back at the same time. And the designers and entrepreneurs behind SALT have done just that; they found a way to make the world a better place, but make it fashion. That’s the concept behind...
This is not a campaign to promote My Little Pony, a new eyeshadow palette or LGBTQ+ rights; This is how women in Mexico City riot against brutality. Protesters sprinkled pink glitter on Security Minister Jesús Orta Martínez after four police officers were accused of raping two innocent teenage girls on August 10.  According to the BBC, one of the victims,...
Women have made huge strides in the fight for equality, and sometimes we take for granted all the monumental achievements  that have been accomplished. That’s why it is important to take a look back, and recognize the progress that has been made. So, let’s all collectively take immense pride in — these (seemingly basic!) 13 things that females were...
Each year, SFJAZZ honors an icon of jazz with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2019, they are celebrating the work of Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdes. Their gala event brings together political and cultural leaders, celebrities, artists, and the community to bond over musical excellence and achievement. Let’s take a look at Chucho, his artistic legacy, and all the...