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The Rise of Tween Consumerism in the Age of TikTok Shop

Nov 29, 2024 | kekemagazine.com | Tara Terranova

At a local Sephora, it’s not uncommon to see droves of young girls fawning over the latest skincare products—the same ones advertised to adults as a way to replenish the complexions of youth. These girls, usually aged 10-13, have entered the social media lexicon as “Sephora tweens,” as part of the growing trend of young girls inserting themselves into the role of not only the adult but the consumer.
The Memefication of Sexism: How Trump’s Campaign Became Reliant on AI Deepfakes and a Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement

Oct 4, 2024 | kekemagazine.com | Tara Terranova

To describe Donald Trump as a misogynist is as obvious as saying the leaves on a tree are green; it’s a statement that repeatedly proves itself as a truism. From the oeuvre of sexual comments he has made just about his daughters alone—he once described his daughter Ivanka’s breasts as “voluptuous—” it is safe to say that the politician, businessman, and former reality TV star has always careened towards the objectification and sexualization of women as a personality default.
Discourse and Debate: Who should be the next University president?

Sep 8, 2024 | columbiaspectator.com | Cassie Wang |Tara Terranova

Shafik’s successor has a difficult challenge ahead of them and will likely face backlash simply by virtue of their position as University president. Regardless, they must be able to prioritize the voices and opinions of the University community that have clearly been sidelined in the past. A president must be able to hear and reckon with a diverse range of student groups who hold contrary views regarding social, political, and local happenings.
The Moving Border: Part Two, The South

Sep 8, 2024 | latinousa.org | Maria Hinojosa |Tara Terranova

With encouragement and financial assistance Mexico has been building itself up as more than a place asylum seekers transit through on the way to the U.S. — it wants to be a ‘destination’ for asylum seekers itself. Last year more than 70,000 asylum petitions were filed, double the amount from the year prior.
How I Made It: Making Movies

Sep 6, 2024 | latinousa.org | Jeanne Montalvo Lucar |Tara Terranova

Making Movies is a rock band based out of Kansas City, Missouri. The group has two sets of brothers, lead singer and guitarist Enrique Chi and bassist Diego, and Juan-Carlos and Andres Chaurand on percussion and drums. They’re known for combining a lot of sounds with narrative. Their second album, I Am Another You, fused electric guitars, with mambo rhythms, synths and operatic vocals—and explored identity and immigration.
The Moving Border: Part One, The North

Sep 1, 2024 | latinousa.org | Maria Hinojosa |Tara Terranova

In this 2-part investigation The Moving Border, Latino USA delves into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the United States via its southern border.
How I Made It: From Med School Student To Cimafunk

Aug 30, 2024 | latinousa.org | Jeanne Montalvo Lucar |Tara Terranova

Hailing from Cuba’s countryside, in a city called Pinar del Río, Cimafunk grew up listening to his mom singing Michael Jackson at home, dancing to the sound of salsa at family parties, and popping in Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder cassettes in his tío’s Russian-made car.
Latino Mortgages

Aug 11, 2024 | latinousa.org | Nour Saudi |Tara Terranova

This election year, housing has emerged as one of the top five concerns for Latino voters for the first time ever. With mortgage rates and housing prices on the rise, the dream of owning a home has become more elusive. Many Latinos and Latinas face barriers beyond finances, starting with the difficulty of securing a bank loan. ‌In July 2021, Jusleine Daniel walked into a New Jersey bank with her family, confident and ready to start their homeownership journey by applying for a mortgage loan.
Daymé Arocena: Straight Outta Havana

Aug 9, 2024 | latinousa.org | Jeanne Montalvo Lucar |Tara Terranova

When Cuban singer, songwriter and composer Daymé Arocena left Cuba in 2019, she had no idea what was in store. She was searching for artistic freedom, but arrived in Canada just in time for a global lockdown. where she found herself far from home and isolated. Daymé is a jazz prodigy who grew up in the Cuban conservatory system, which relies heavily on the Russian way of teaching, and doesn’t stray from the classics like Bach, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff.
The Battle Over Chavez Ravine

Aug 4, 2024 | latinousa.org | Janice Llamoca |Tara Terranova

Vicente Montalvo grew up in Echo Park, minutes away from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Little did he know, his family had history that was buried underneath the stadium that opened its doors in 1962. His grandparents told him their story: how they grew up in the ’30s and ’40s in a community named Palo Verde, how they owned a home, and how happy they were among their neighbors in Palo Verde, La Loma and Bishop—three neighborhoods that made up a community called Chavez Ravine.