Yamily Habib

Los Angeles

Editorial Director at mitú

“I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information.” Editorial Director, author of "La Ciudad de los Paraguas Rotos" 🌈

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Articles

Ben Affleck Just Confirmed He’s Not Done Dating Latinas

5 days ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

Ben Affleck is back on the market and apparently still has a type. And yes, it’s Latinas. In a video that quickly made the rounds across X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, TMZ reporters caught up with the Oscar-winning actor outside LAVO Ristorante in West Hollywood. When asked—in Spanish, might we add—if he still likes dating Latinas, Ben Affleck didn’t skip a beat.
Mariachi, But Make It Mío: Majo Aguilar on Love, Legacy, and Feeling Every Note

1 week ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

By Yamily Habib / May 9, 2025 ContentsWhat does it mean for this mariachi to be “mío”? The songs in Mariachi Mío explore all shades of love. Every outfit Majo Aguilar wears is a statement. Invisible inheritances (and a laugh that’s identical). The first thing you notice when you talk to Majo Aguilar is that there’s no act. Her voice sounds like she sings: clear, heartfelt, with intention. There’s no persona. No filter.
The Gulf of Mexico Is Now the Gulf of America (Kind of). So… Now What?

1 week ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

If you woke up this morning wondering whether the Gulf of Mexico just became the “Gulf of America,” you’re not alone. After all, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a bill to make that real—kind of. The Republican-led bill, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and backed by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed 211-206 and now heads to the Senate. It’s meant to codify Donald Trump’s executive order from January that renamed the Gulf of Mexico.
Yes, the New Pope Is American. But Did You Know He’s Also Peruvian?

1 week ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history on May 8, 2025, when he stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new Pope. He announced to the world that his name is now Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Chicago and now the first-ever American pope, Leo XIV has quickly been framed as a symbol of national pride.
Shakira’s Fallon Comeback for Hips Don’t Lie Was Iconic

1 week ago | fiercebymitu.com | Yamily Habib

Twenty years after unleashing one of the most iconic tracks of the 2000s, Shakira proved she’s still that girl. On May 6, the Colombian superstar celebrated the 20th anniversary of “Hips Don’t Lie” with a high-energy performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon—and the crowd (plus the entire internet) couldn’t get enough.
From Pachucos to Futurism, Latinos at the 2025 Met Gala Paid Tribute to Black Culture in Bold, Beautiful Ways

1 week ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

What happens when Latinos show up to honor Black artistry on fashion’s biggest night? You get a blue carpet full of symbolism, swagger, and soul. The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Tailored for You,” tied into the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—a tribute to the legacy of Black dandyism and tailoring across centuries. Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion, the exhibit spotlighted how style has shaped and reshaped Black diasporic identity.
9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gansito, México’s Most Nostalgic Snack

1 week ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

You know the slogan: “¡Recuérdame!” But how much do you really remember about Gansito—the snack that’s lived rent-free in every Mexican childhood memory since the ’50s? From its unexpected origins to international stardom and secret marketing flexes, here are ten things you (probably) never knew about the iconic pastelito that defined generations. Before snack aisles were a thing, Gansito was already setting trends.
Shakira Is Kicking Off Her U.S. Tour by Honoring 50 Latina Leaders in Charlotte

1 week ago | fiercebymitu.com | Yamily Habib

Shakira’s comeback era isn’t just about hits—it’s about legacy. And when the lights go up on the first U.S. stop of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, she won’t be alone. Shakira will be walking into Bank of America Stadium on May 13, flanked by 50 powerhouse women from Charlotte—Latinas who are changing their communities, inspiring movements, and leading with purpose. The Colombian superstar is no stranger to dominating charts or headlines.
ICE Mistakes Happen-And Republicans Just Voted to Keep Their Deportations Legal

2 weeks ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

While most of America was distracted by headlines and influencer drama, something alarming unfolded in the halls of Congress. During a House Judiciary Committee meeting on April 30, 2025, Republican lawmakers quietly voted against a Democratic amendment that would have prohibited ICE from using federal funds for deportations of U.S. citizens. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), was clear-cut: ICE should not be detaining or deporting American citizens.
This May Day, Immigrant and Working-Class Protesters Remind Us Who Builds the U.S.

2 weeks ago | wearemitu.com | Yamily Habib

May 1 used to be a day for unions and workers to rally for better wages and safer conditions. In 2025, it’s a full-blown reckoning. Across the U.S., thousands are taking to the streets to protest what organizers have called the Trump administration’s “war on working people.” Their demands: respect for immigrants, fair pay, protection for public services, and a stop to billionaires running the country like it’s their private playground.