An ofrenda is a beautiful and intricate altar that speaks volumes about the culture's honoring of ancestors and cherished memories. It's not just an arrangement of objects; it's a heartfelt tribute, a piece of our souls laid bare. An ofrenda is carefully curated with photographs of departed loved ones, their favorite foods, drinks, mementos, and marigolds—those vibrant, golden marigolds—offering their radiant hues and sweet fragrance to guide the spirits back to the realm of the living.

Our bodies have become fast fashion. The goalpost for beauty is constantly changing because low self-esteem is lucrative for the beauty, fashion, and “health and wellness” industries. Latin America encompasses the full spectrum of beauty–varying complexions, hair textures, shapes, and sizes. Still, colorism plagues us. We are shamed for being too big or too skinny. Too many girls with “pelo malo” are getting chemical burns from relaxers at the salon. Here’s how to be yourself guilt free.