#soy yo

Identity is self, expressed both inward and to the world. How do you identify?

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The Soy Yo Latinx roundtable reflects on their personal experiences with honoring heritage 

I could watch Sarunas J Jackson  beaming about his Panamanian and Black roots all day 

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The Afro-Latino @goodtrouble actor talks about growing up “different” from the other kids in the neighborhood and the sense of pride it created

Growing up queer in a culture of machismo is not easy. So Latinx writer Curly Velasquez surrounded himself with his purpose and the love of an abuelita who just let Curly be Curly, Barbies and all.
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Continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Freeform’s Soy Yo campaign

“We love like it is the only gold we will ever own.” Felt that one in my chest.
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PoetYesika Salgado pens an original piece for Freeform’s Soy Yo campaign to honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Oh, to be a casual observer in the household that inspired the laughter, love, and endless stories in Yesika Salgado’s poetry
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@YesikaStarr celebrates her Salvadoran heritage every day

“Questions to Stop Asking Latinx People” with Francia Raisa

Racism and microaggressions? Not cute. Francia Raisa handling it? V cute.

Miss Amara La Negra literally went and made her damn name the proud embodiment of her Black skin, in a society that often overlooks the vibrant Afro-Latinx history that has originated culture from the jump. That’s how you do it.
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Watchthis space as we continue to celebrate Latinx Heritage