Después de un largo año , con sube y bajas, lleno de despedidas y reencuentros. Llega la época del año donde debemos ver hacia atrás y sentirnos agradecidos por aún estar acá. Por haber llegado hasta estas fechas del año dando lo mejor de nosotros sin dudarlo, pero sucede que cuando en lo largo del…
Compiled by Anna Martinez Maria Mendoza was drawn to the field of nutrition after having an honest conversation with herself about what she was passionate about. Her father had a garden when she was growing up so participating in the food process was always important to Mendoza. She grew to enjoy this experience and enjoyed…
Today, and every third Monday of January for the past 38 years, has been dedicated to Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Who was born on this day in 1929 and spent the majority of his life preaching the good word and inspiring others with his breathtaking speeches for the fight for freedom. Years…
Last week, The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions along with their platforms. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered a wide variety of issues beyond just…
The search for new, exciting music is an endless life journey. Whether it be my personalized Release Radar on Spotify, recommendations from friends and family, or exploring new genres and artists, I’m always on the lookout for individual musical discoveries. As someone who listens to pretty much every genre, my catalogs of new music tend…
AUSTIN, Tx.— Paulina Vega Dieppa, former Miss Colombia (2013) and Miss Universe (2014), is no stranger to sharing her enthusiasm for life via her 5.6 million Instagram followers. From showcasing life at the beach, her exercise routines and her time hosting “A Otro Nivel,” a singing reality competition, Vega is now venturing into new horizons…
I had the privilege of speaking with Steph Littlebird, an inspiring artist from the Pacific Northwest. Littlebird is an illustrator, painter, curator, writer, and Etsy shop owner. Through these mediums, Littlebird is raising public awareness about Indigenous histories and Indigenous communities throughout the United States. Her art is also a medium for advocating for Indigenous…
Yes, you read that right. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28, as Latinitas, in partnership with AT&T and Human-I-T, will be distributing 125 refurbished laptops to Austin students in need. The event, which will take place at the Latinitas office starting at 8:30 AM, was inspired in part by Latinitas longstanding promise to empower…
It’s been nearly 80 years since The Zoot Suit Riots took place in Los Angeles, California in June of 1943. The riots were initially a clash between Mexican-American youth and servicemen in the Los Angeles area, which became a turning point for the Mexican community while signifying the complex racial and political tensions between minorities…
