SXSW PANEL: “Severance’s” Ben Stiller & Apple’s Eddy Cue On Innovation
Earlier this morning, SXSW hosted a panel featuring renowned actor and well-known creative Ben Stiller…
SXSW PANEL: “Severance’s” Ben Stiller & Apple’s Eddy Cue On Innovation
Earlier this morning, SXSW hosted a panel featuring renowned actor and well-known creative Ben Stiller who chose to do most of his work behind the camera as the Director and Executive Producer of Apple TV’s most successful show, Severance. Stiller was joined by Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, and together the pair…
Laying the Foundation: A Review of Grace Sorensen’s Debut Album ‘BLUEPRINT’
After years of anticipation, Austin native and Latina R&B artist Grace Sorensen has finally released her debut album BLUEPRINT and it is phenomenal. Sorensen’s trademark sultry tones and impeccable instrumentation are on full display in this 10-track album as she croons over jazz-like melodies and dazzles over beats that feel as if they jumped straight…
The Rhythms of Resistance: Bad Bunny’s DtMF is About Cultural War
In 1881 the Chiricahuas of the Apache nation raided the frontier settlement of Cubero, New Mexico, taking a local woman hostage. In time, Plácida Romero was able to return to Cubero and the ordeal inspired an “Indita” or frontier balada recounting her experience in the former Spanish colony. To this day, the descendants of Plácida…
4 Black Women Who Made History
With Black History coming to an end, we want to take the time to highlight and celebrate 4 amazing women who were groundbreaking in their lives and careers. From entrepreneurship to inventing products to becoming the first in their field, check out the following list of inspiring women who made history in the United States. …
INTERVIEW: Kyle de la Cruz Laing Talks ‘Funny Girl’ National Broadway Tour
The beloved Broadway musical Funny Girl is making its National Tour across America, and before Austin’s stop, I caught up with Kyle de la Cruz Laing, a member of the ensemble who is making his national tour debut. We spoke about the pros and cons of tour life, as well as his acting journey and…
Las mujeres recibirán la próxima mayor transferencia de riqueza
En un mundo no tan lejano, las mujeres tenían muy pocos derechos, no se podía divorciar, ni votar, ni abrir cuentas bancarias. Ahora el mundo esta cambiando, especialmente para las mujeres. Según la revista Forbes, The Great Wealth Transfer: An $84 Trillion Investment Opportunity For Women, la generación silenciosa y los baby boomers transferirán su…
The History of Black History Month
If you grew up in the United States, chances are you’re no stranger to Black History Month. The parades and parties, the commercials and commemorations, for many it’s just a fact of life–Every February we celebrate Black History Month! But it wasn’t always like that. Black History Month, at least as we know it now,…
Best Kids’ Books for Teaching Your Child Spanish: Fun and Educational Reads
The holiday season is long gone, but the cozy memories still remain. This past December was particularly special as I finally met our family’s newest edition; Luca. My cousin Fatima’s ten-month-old baby who, during our last visit, was still in her stomach. Now a curious little tike, Luca crawled all over the floor searching for…
3 Galentine’s Day Ideas
With Valentine’s day around the corner, what a perfect time to get together with your best lady friends and gals to celebrate the day. For you single gals out there or those who are already romantically involved, check out the following Galentine’s day festivities to partake in and bond with your female squad. 1. Host…
