Bilingual Storyteller
When it was announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, social media exploded.At first, there was celebration, Puerto Rican flags, excitement, pride, joy. But within hours, the noise … Continue reading Café con José: The Backlash Behind the Beat
Every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors … Continue reading The History of Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Our Stories Matter
Today, on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m holding on to a moment that reminded me why I write, why I tell stories, and why I believe in the … Continue reading Café con José: The American Dream, Alive and Bilingual
My debut memoir is finally taking shape.
Your English is Great, But… is a story about language, loss, and finding your voice in between.
The official page is now live!
I didn’t just translate my words.
I translated my grief.
My ambition.
My silence.
This book lives in that in-between—between Spanish and English, between loss and voice.
Between who I was… and who I’m finally ready to become.
When Gayle King and Katy Perry went to space, headlines called it historic. But real representation goes beyond photo ops. In this edition of Café con José, I reflect on space tourism, visibility, and the trailblazers in STEM who rarely get the spotlight — but deserve far more than a seat.
José Martínez 