Sofia Aguilar

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance Writer at HipLatina

QUEER LATINE HEROES (SEPT. ‘25) @JKPbooks | AMOR. (out now vía Bottlecap Press!) | staff @hip_latina | mlis student @SyracuseU

Articles

Arlen Siu and the Legacy of Asian Latinx Revolutionaries

1 week ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

The lives and invaluable contributions of Asian Latinxs are often neglected, unacknowledged, and unappreciated across history, even when the focus is Latin America. Since Asian migration to the Global South, there have been many notable Asian Latinx icons like Arlen Siu Bermúdez, whose fame has been relatively limited to her home country Nicaragua. Yet she made an undeniable impact on her community and people as a poet, singer-songwriter, and activist.
Custom Jewelry Latina Moms Will Actually Want on Mother’s Day

1 month ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Mother’s Day is coming up and we all know what that means: time to celebrate all the mother figures in our lives: our mamis and tías, primas and abuelas! Giving gifts is one way that we can show the mothers in our lives how much we appreciate them, but sometimes it can be hard to find that one perfect gift.
“Bilingual Bitch” and Proud: Angelica Julia Dávila Reclaims Language Through Poetry

1 month ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Angelica Julia Dávila is a Mexican-American poet, fiction writer, and stand-up comedian who frequently writes about bilingualism, family, heritage, and identity in her work.
15 Latinx-Owned Bookstores in the U.S. You Need to Check Out

1 month ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Book lovers know the joy that comes with browsing the shelves of a bookstore and that experience becomes extra special when you’re in a Latinx-owned bookstore. Every time we want to purchase a Latinx-authored book, we could be supporting a Latinx-owned bookstore, which puts funds right back into the community.
Yael Valencia Aldana's Debut Poetry Collection Explores Mixed Heritage & the Complexity of Identity - HipLatina

1 month ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Yael Valencia Aldana is a Caribbean Afro-Latinx poet of Indigenous, Black, and European descent who often writes about grief, heritage, belonging, and identity in her work. In January, she published her debut full-length collection, Black Mestiza. The collection reckons with her multifaceted identities and pays homage to her ancestors’ legacy, resilience, and fortitude.
El Paso Walmart Shooter Could Avoid Death Penalty

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Gun violence and mass shootings remain serious issues facing the Latinx community. According to the Giffords Law Center, more than 14 Latinxs die from gun violence per day and 5,300 Latinxs per year, with gun violence against the community double what it was in 2014. That becomes clear in cases like the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, which left 19 students and two teachers dead, the majority of whom were Latinx.
Colombian American Olympian Melissa Ortiz Talks Latinas in Sports - HipLatina

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Latina athletes face a serious lack of institutional support across the sports industry. For one, they don’t receive the same marketing, sponsorships, encouragement, or attendance that men’s sports do. In fact, a 2019 study found that while 54.6 percent of high school team, only 48.4 percent of their Latina peers did the same. They also found that coaches were more likely to be biased against Latinas, believing that they came from families who failed to see the value of sports.
Dolores Huerta: Groundbreaking Civil Rights and Labor Activist

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Many of us know the story of César Chávez, an activist who fought for farmworkers’ rights and though March 31 is dedicated to his memory, Dolores Huerta also deserves recognition for her contribution in the movement. Especially in the Latinx community, he’s still considered a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement who secured labor rights for many farmworkers across California.
22 Revolutionary Chicana Activists You Should Know About

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Chicana activism has a long and storied history in the U.S. though it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. During Women’s History Month, we want to highlight that history, especially when this month frequently prioritizes white women.
15 Latinas Throughout History We Should Know About - HipLatina

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Latinas aren’t often spotlighted for their contributions throughout history though there are plenty. Even within the Latinx community, Latina changemakers are often forgotten and overlooked by dominant patriarchal narratives. That’s why we decided to put together a round-up of Latinas who have made history but have often gone under-appreciated and under-recognized by the history books and, in many cases, by our own communities.