Andrea Navedo’s Memoir “Our Otherness Is Our Strength” Offers Advice With A Bronx Twist

With her stylish outfits, golden heart, and trademark Nuyorican sass, Andrea Navedo’s charm was palpable from the moment she graced the screen as Xiomara Villanueva in the CW’s hit show Jane The Virgin. For years, as I made my way through college, my mom and I would huddle around the TV in our cramped Brooklyn…

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Blue Beetle Evokes Excitement While Latino Identity Takes Center Stage

DC Comic film, Blue Beetle was released on August 18th, 2023. The film highlights DC Comic character Jaime Reyes, initially introduced in 2006. 22-year-old actor Xolo Maridueña plays the role of Reyes along with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine as the female lead Jenny Kord. Featuring veteran and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon (Victoria Kord), and…

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Honoring Evelyn Cisneros: First Mexican-American Prima Ballerina in The U.S

An icon in the world of ballet, Evelyn Cisneros has long been considered a groundbreaking trailblazer and a great inspiration for women and Latinos everywhere. Dancing since childhood, Cisneros overcame insecurities and pushed through adversities throughout her career leading her to much success and notoriety. Recognized as the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United…

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20 Questions With: Adriana White & Alaina Lavoie (Part 2)

Hosted by Carlota Vásquez Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s SoundCloud podcast “20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative individuals to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hola Chicas! Welcome to 20 Questions With, a podcast in conjunction with Latinitas Magazine. Latinitas Magazine is a strong…

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Get Published: Join Our FREE Magazine Writing Workshop This November

Latinitas is launching a new and exciting Magazine Program, a virtual online workshop where high school-aged students will get to pitch, create, and publish an article for Latinitas Magazine. Students will learn how to edit articles, navigate sites like Google Docs and WordPress, and gain real-world experience in writing for an actual publication all while…

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Ariana Godoy: From Digital Storytelling to International Literary Success

Ariana Godoy has become one of the most influential contemporary romance authors to emerge from the digital era. Born in Zulia, Venezuela, she began her writing career on Wattpad, the online storytelling platform where millions of readers discover new voices. What started as a passion project quickly transformed into an international publishing success story. Early Beginnings…

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