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Everything Latinidad

Valentina, country
music and conchas.

This week, we're reflecting on recent stories that show Latinos can identify as many things — drag stars, Americana musicians, concha superfans, punk rock lovers and more. Check them out below.

Drag star Valentina at Mariachi Plaza

Valentina opens up about her fame, her gender fluidity and her love of L.A.

A person sits on the floor on top of a colorful rug. She's wearing a black T-shirt with "Los Angeles" on it.

Diaspora Baby: L.A. folk singer Raye Zaragoza says, 'We were cowboys too'

An illustration depicts a woman looking at a pink shell-shaped pastry on a red plate

How the concha became a symbol of Mexican American identity

A collage of various scenes from Season 2 of "This Fool" set to a black background.

The soundtrack of 'This Fool' is central to the show's identity

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