I received a surprising amount of feedback following a piece titled How Not to be a Douchebag to Cuban-Americans. Much of it was fantastic. Thousands commented on how they related to my frustrations. However, a sizeable portion of the responses were (unsurprisingly,...
You just moved to Miami. Hooray! What should you expect? Much of that depends on your ethnic background. Let’s delve into your possible experiences. Latinos Congratulations, you reached Hispanic Valhalla. Reggaeton, salsa, bachata, and cumbia blast from stores,...
Xenophon the Magnificent, Supreme Protector and Sovereign Lord of Atlantis, is worried that his island nation in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean could soon go the way of South Florida. “Anyone can see the writing on the wall,” began the Atlantean King. He stroked his...
“What on Earth is going on?” exclaimed newlywed Tiffany Dormer as she watched Tony Mendoza, a White Cuban, pop and lock like a fiend on her wedding reception dance floor. Mendoza, the son of Cuban immigrants, has a pale complexion, light brown hair, and green eyes. He...
Are you a recently-arrived tourist who prefers “authentic” experiences over visiting the same, tired tourist traps? Is your Instagram filled with candid images of impoverished foreigners going about their daily routines while you explore their neighborhoods? Do you...
It was a clear and cool November day in West Miami. A light breeze blew through Tropical Park, where several of my friends and I had gathered to celebrate a birthday. Someone brought a foldout table, and four of us were enjoying a rowdy game of dominos. Laughter,...