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Alexandra Tirado Oropeza

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Covers:  music; movies; social commentary; Venezuela; immigration; politics; feminism; social issues; television; trends
Editor in chief at @indyespanol. Venezuelan immigrant. Tweets in Spanglish. She/her/hers. Views are my own.

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Alexandra Tirado Oropeza’s Biography

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I am a writer and editor specializing in pop culture, music, film, television, world news, Latin America and specifically Venezuela. I also have a special place in my heart for community news and investigative journalism. Will put myself in crazy situations for a good story.

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela.

Alexandra Tirado Oropeza’s Journalist Portfolio

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Young Hollywood | Jonah Hill's 'Mid90s' Perfectly Captures The Trials & Tribulations of Tweendom!

Young Hollywood | Jonah Hill's 'Mid90s' Perfectly Captures The Trials & Tribulations of Tweendom!

From the same guy that delivered the line, “Well Jules, the funny thing about my back is that it's located on…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: My two last names

Hispanic Heritage Month: My two last names

The line at the post office wraps out the door. Should I go from the O line to the T line? Those are my thoug…

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Young Hollywood | Remembering Mac Miller: A Creative Journey Left Unfinished

Young Hollywood | Remembering Mac Miller: A Creative Journey Left Unfinished

Remembering Mac Miller: A Creative Journey Left Unfinished Mac Miller and Larry Fisherman didn't share the sa…

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The Power of the Playlist: In The Hands of Curation and Discovery - PopEd World

The Power of the Playlist: In The Hands of Curation and Discovery - PopEd World

We already know who killed the radio star, but who killed CDs? The answer, of course, is streaming platforms.…

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Can We Justify Protecting Hate Speech?

Can We Justify Protecting Hate Speech?

By Alexandra Tirado Oropeza A pro-rape group organized a protest to further restrain women's rights in Downto…

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Young Hollywood | Timothée Chalamet & Steve Carell Shine In 'Beautiful Boy'!

Young Hollywood | Timothée Chalamet & Steve Carell Shine In 'Beautiful Boy'!

Beautiful Boy is a beautiful movie about a horrible story, and there couldn’t have been a better duo than Ste…

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These words talked their way into the dictionary. Do you know their meaning?

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By Alexandra Tirado Oropeza Verified
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These words talked their way into the dictionary. Do you know their meaning? (washingtonpost.com) These words talked their way into the dictionary. Do you know their meaning? By Alexandra Tirado Oropeza 2026101616000600 We live in the age of "six seven" and "rizz," but generational slang has been around for decades.
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Arepas! Astronauts! Test your knowledge this Hispanic Heritage Month.

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By Courtney Kan Verified, Alexandra Tirado Oropeza Verified
| The Washington Post Verified
Arepas! Astronauts! Test your knowledge this Hispanic Heritage Month. (washingtonpost.com) Arepas! Astronauts! Test your knowledge this Hispanic Heritage Month. By Courtney Kan; Alexandra Tirado Oropeza 2026100810011300 National Hispanic Heritage Month is a moment to reflect on the history, experiences and cultures of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct.
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Banned book or not? Can you guess from the plot?

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By Alexandra Tirado Oropeza Verified
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Banned book or not? Can you guess from the plot? (washingtonpost.com) Banned book or not? Can you guess from the plot? By Alexandra Tirado Oropeza 2026100515070400 Since 1982, the American Library Association has used Banned Books Week to draw attention to books that have been challenged or removed from schools and libraries. Objections vary widely, from sexual content and profanity to racial slurs and stereotypes.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was as opinion contributor in my school's newspaper, The Minaret.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I'm dying to!

How is social media changing news?

It makes people more informed about the things that would sometimes be overlooked by major publications but are still relevant to society