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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce: What is Their Responsiblity to the Latino Community?

Bachata is a beloved Latin music and dance style, but this hasn't always been the case. Early bachata was stigmatized because of its origins in the Dominican Republic's more rural, often poor areas with limited access to education. First called "belero campesino," or "commoners dance," this style of music was despised by Rafael Trujillo, the Dominican dictator at the time. During Trujillo's reign, music was monopolized by Trujio and his family.
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Heated Rivalry: Sex as a Tool for Narrative and Charater Work

As a viewer, I’m kind of over sex being shown on screen. And apparently, I’m not the only one. According to new research done by Talker Research, many Americans think sex scenes don’t add to a storyline, and more than 40 percent of Gen Z participants state they turn off a film once there's a sex scene. Popular productions like Game of Thrones and The Wolf of Wall Street use sex as a shock factor.
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Thrift On The Hunt Series Pt1.

Images courtesy of Dominic Pitts In this thrifting series, I am excited to have come across some unique pieces ranging from fall and winter outerwear, to vintage physical media, crafts,
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Bindery: A New Approach to Publishing

Graphic courtesy of Maya Pegues More and more in order to be an author, you need to understand marketing. Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published, an author has to become
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Kim Kardashian Frees the Bush

Graphic courtesy of Maya Pegues Fashion brands are known for putting the campy and non-practical on sale: Balenciaga’s $2,000 Ikea bag, Margiela’s distressed sneakers, and Thom Browne’s dog-shaped bag. Nothing
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