Growing up, my relationship with my hair was anything but simple. I was raised in a Dominican household where curly hair wasn’t seen as beautiful; it was seen…
Read more Faux Locs Have Become the Secret Weapon in My Curly Hair RoutineSasha Merci as Josefina in “La Egoísta” by Erlina Ortiz at Philadelphia Theatre Company. (Image Source: Mark Garvin) Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who…
Read more Embracing My Inner Egoísta Fueled My Dreams in Comedy and ActingI have a deep yearning for uniting people. I believe that one of my purposes in this life is to bring people together in a way that transcends…
Read more El Teteo Is Creating Unity Amongst Latines While Celebrating Our CultureWhen fellow emerging comedian Glorelys Mora and I first met in the comedy scene — it was an instant connection. I was in awe of her ability to…
Read more The Inspiration Behind Morir Soñando: The First All-Dominican Comedy ShowFor Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked Latine comedians and creators we admire how comedy has supported them in overcoming trauma and confronting life’s most significant challenges. Read…
Read more Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
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