Christian Portilla, Beaumont Enterprise

Christian Portilla

Beaumont Enterprise

Miami, FL, United States

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  • Miami New Times
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Past articles by Christian:

Black Men Run Houston offers space for Black fellowship and health

The captain and co-captain of Black Men Run Houston say running as men of color is a... → Read More

Things to Do in Miami: Black Power Naps/Siestas Negras at MOAD October 24, 2019, Through January 12, 2020

Artists Navild "'niv" Acosta and Fannie Sosa's installation, Black Power Naps/Siestas Negras, on view at Miami Dade College's Museum of Art and Design, is a multisensory, interactive area designed to provide joyful and relaxing repose from fatiguing systems of inequality. → Read More

"I Am Who I Am": Walter Mercado on Gender Non-Conformity & His Long Career

Walter Mercado has become the Latinx community's spiritual advisor. → Read More

Neon 16 Is the Miami Artist Incubator Churning Out Some of Reggaeton’s Biggest Hits

Neon16 is home to some of el genero's top productions. → Read More

Red Bull's Dance Your Style Competition Brings Miami's Underground Dance Scene to Life

Dancer Emily Flores, also known as Foxxy, says Red Bull's Dance Your Style competition shines a long-awaited spotlight on the nation's underground dance scenes. → Read More

Miami Salsa Congress Celebrates Its 18th Birthday With Music and Parties

There's a Disney World for salseros, and it doesn't take four hours to get there. The Miami Salsa Congress, now in its 18th year, is back with a salsa extravaganza July 20 through 28. The event, which is expected to draw 5,000 attendees, will offer classes, parties, workshops, and live bands. → Read More

This is How Premios Juventud Plans to Highlight More Women in Music

In a recent panel, Premios Juventud's Mayna Nevarez, Ayleen Figueras, and Ulises Chan broke down their goal to highlight more women in music. → Read More

Things to Do Miami: Drag Queen Story Hour at Microtheater Miami June 15

This Saturday, June 15, as part of June's Pride Month celebrations, Latinx arts non-profit Conecta Miami Arts is hosting Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) at the Microtheater Miami. The event is a collaboration with Centro Cultural Español. → Read More

El Perreo is Miami’s Unapologetically Raunchy & Inclusive Reggaeton Function

The line for El Perreo often wraps around the block. → Read More

Prom Promise Is Collecting Donated Prom Dresses for Miami Students

Phillis and her partner Brittany Philius started Prom Promise, a collection campaign aiming to gather donated prom dresses, accessories, clutches, and goods for students in South Florida. → Read More

Miami Beach Pride 2019 Event and Party Guide

While most of Miami is winding down from Miami Music Week, Miami's LGBT community is booking Airbnbs on the beach, ordering pasties, picking out the best heels, and gathering in preparation for Miami Beach Pride. Allies, families, and everyone in between is prepping for one of Miami's best free festivals... → Read More

Things to Do Miami: Takeout's The Coronation at Balagan Art Space November 17

Takeout's upcoming event, "The Coronation," will focus on ridding creatives of self-doubt and aims to empower them as kings and queens focusing on personal achievements and goals. → Read More

Things to Do Miami: Wynwood Yard Pub Crawl Trash Pick Up November 17

This Saturday, the Wynwood Yard, Debris Free Oceans, and the Underline Collective will host Pub Crawl Pick Up, beginning at Wynwood Brewing Company and ending at the Yard. The event aims to beautify Wynwood while also making an impact on Biscayne Bay and Miami’s beaches. → Read More

Roots Collective Black House Aims to Enrich Black and Brown Communities

The Roots Collective is a network of black-owned businesses, and on November 10, it will open the doors to its first community hub, located in Liberty City. → Read More

Colmado 305 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage With Free Presidente Beer

This Saturday, October 6, Dominican designer Tony Peralta of the Peralta Project and brand creator Jose Morales of Apt.78, in partnership with Cerveza Presidente, the official beer of the Dominican Republic, will host their pop-up version of a colmado, dubbed Colmado 305. Heading to the Wynwood Marketplace, the art installation is a spinoff of the Uptown Colmado in New York this past June.... → Read More

Florida Man Sylvan LaCue on Honoring His Grandmother and Revisiting His Roots

Sylvan LaCue thinks it's time Florida men had their time to shine — not for WorldStarHipHop fame, but for talent, grit, and determination in a place that rarely offers an opportunity for rap artists to succeed on a Los Angeles or New York scale. LaCue, formerly known as Quest, left for California in 2013... → Read More

Ozuna, "El Negrito de Ojos Claros," Brings Afro-Latino Visibility to the Music Industry

Ozuna's sophomore album, Aura, dropped last week, and Latinos everywhere got their perreo on to the sweet melodies of the Boricua-Dominican artist. The 19-track album has been in the works for the past year and includes a bonus track that Ozuna says is "very special." "Besos Mojados" features reggaeton royalty RKM and Ken-Y, who brought classics such as "Me Matas" and "Down" to the genre in... → Read More

Bomba Estéreo Channels Divine Feminine Energy and Changing Perceptions

Bomba Estereo, the Colombian band known for their electro-tropical sound, is bringing its tour to Miami Saturday, August 11, at the Fillmore Miami Beach. → Read More

Yajaira De La Espada's Children's Book Dismantles Puerto Rican Stereotypes

The Alphabet of Enchantment Island is a bilingual children's book about the magic of being Boricua and the African heritage of Puerto Rico, says its author Yajaira De La Espada. → Read More

The Love Below, Weekly Tuesday Dance Party, Celebrates Its Three-Year Anniversary

The weekly party that began as the idea of seven resident DJs and producers has become a staple in the dance and club world. The collective consists of Pazmal, Telescope Thieves, Manuvers, Jun-ill, Sharpsound, Louie Arson, and Jerrious B. Tuesday, August 7 is the three-year anniversary. → Read More