Editor's Letter: We're Reclaiming What It Means to Be "Too Much" as a Latina
For every Latina reader who comes across Soy Demasiado, remember that anyone who tells you that you're "too much" simply ...
As a Kid, I Talked Out of Turn. Now, It's Made Me a Fearless Writer.
As my parents and I walked down the long hallway of my elementary school, I braced myself for the inevitable. It was ...
The Afro-Latina Label: A Box I Can't Check
Writer Akaylah Ellison pens a personal essay on why the term Afro-Latina doesn't represent her as a half-Black and ...
Embracing My Inner Egoísta Fueled My Dreams in Comedy and Acting
Sasha Merci pens a personal essay on how moving from NYC to LA and embracing being egoísta helped her pursue her dreams in ...
Tokischa Grew Up Being "Too Much" — Now, She's a Dominican Feminist Icon
Dominican dembow artist Tokischa shares how being told she was "too much" growing up fueled her passion for feminism and women empowerment.
Akaylah Ellison
Believing that empathy is a writer's greatest asset, Akaylah creates characters who voice fringe realities and encourages people from different walks of life to connect with them emotionally. She has ...