Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
News
June 16, 2025

National Parks Ask Public for Feedback on Information That Paints American History in a Negative Light

Visitors to national parks across the United States are now encountering new signage. Installed following an instruction by the Department of the Interior, the signs ask guests for their feedback on information or displays that depict American history and landscapes in a negative way. Additionally, all parks across the country must complete an audit of public-facing content, such as exhibits, plaques, and visitor films, to vet any disparaging notions by July 18.

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Inspiring
June 10, 2025

Blind Former Race Car Driver Finally Drives Again After Losing His Sight Decades Ago

In the late 1990s, Roberto “Kaki” Rivas had a promising career in the world of racing. Having taken the first place at the TC Pista series on his freshman season, he made it to the highest category of Argentine motor racing, the Turismo Carretera, the following year. Sadly, he was shot when he was 24 years old, resulting in him becoming blind and not being able to drive anymore.

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Inspiring
June 7, 2025

Teacher Sets up a “Question Box” for Students, Gets a Glimpse Into Their Curious Minds

As adults, there are many things about the world that we don't give too much thought to, or even take for granted. But for kids experiencing the world for the first time, every new thing poses questions. These aren't just what‘s but also how‘s and why‘s. Hoping to encourage their students' curiosity, a fourth grade teacher set up a “question box.

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My Modern Met

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