Mandie Montes
Mandie Montes is a staff writer at The Interlude. They are also part of the staff’s social media and art team. As a non-binary Latine storyteller, their work aims to uplift marginalized communities through their writing, photography, and social media management. They are based in New York and Los Angeles. When they’re not working, they can be found FaceTiming their cat Pinky, hosting dance parties for one, or taking a nap.
The Renewed Pleasure of Reading as a College Graduate
Academia can distract from a love for reading. Here’s how new graduates got it back.
Why I Stopped Setting Weight Loss Resolutions
My sister and her fat positive and anti-diet politics showed me that I should resist weight loss resolutions.
52 Years Later, White Artists Are Still Exploiting Disco and Ball Culture
Popular artists, from Madonna to Jessie Ware, profit from Black and Latinx LGBTQ culture.
Inside the New Virtual Arts Organization Created for Artists of Color
The Collegiate Association for Artists of Color aims to provide community.