by Amy Wright | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog
This summer, my family and I traveled to Istanbul, a city where East and West meet not just geographically, but narratively. Between ferry rides across the Bosphorus, endless cups of çay, and strolls through neighborhoods rich with history, I found myself thinking...
by Amy Wright | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog
This summer, my family and I traveled to Pune, India, to visit my in-laws—a much-needed time of reconnection, rest, and reflection after an intense academic year. Walking the vibrant streets of the old city, sharing meals across generations, and listening to family...
by Amy Wright | Jun 14, 2025 | Blog
In the ever-shifting landscape of contemporary television, few revivals feel as richly symbolic or as culturally layered, as the recent remake of El extraño retorno de Diana Salazar. Originally aired in 1988 during the twilight of Televisa’s golden age, the show was a...
by Amy Wright | May 26, 2025 | 2025 Events
Highlights from LASA 2025: Book Award, Mexico Section Officer, and Scholarly Presentation My sabbatical year culminated with a memorable and productive time at the 2025 Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Congress in San Francisco. I was deeply honored that my...
by Amy Wright | May 23, 2025 | Blog
This past May, I had the distinct honor of participating in the 2024 Scholars Convening on the Telenovela, hosted by the Americas Society / Council of the Americas. Held in New York City on May 23, this intimate, invitation-only gathering brought together a vibrant...
