“Spa Water” and the Cultural Appropriation of Agua Fresca
Agua fresca has been a staple of Mexican culture for centuries, thanks to the Aztecs, who created the treat whilst passing through what would one day be known a... Read more.
Latinitas Celebrates 20th Anniversary with The Mosaic Workshop
This summer Latinitas commissioned artist J Muzacz and his organization The Mosaic Workshop to create seven mosaic pieces, each dedicated to the courageous wome... Read more.
Top 5 Documentaries Produced by Netflix
While there are many streaming services out there creating and funding documentaries, no one has quite the reach that Netflix has. For years now Netflix has bee... Read more.
5 Ways to get Involved In Texas Gun Legislation
Gun violence seems to be at an all-time high. According to the CDC, as of 2020 more Americans had died due to gun-related injuries than any other cause. Mass sh... Read more.
8 fun ways to beat the heat this summer in Austin
With temperatures reaching record highs in Texas, routinely going beyond the hundreds, the great outdoors may not be looking that great this summer. But that’... Read more.
4 things you can do to advocate for abortion rights
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Norma McCorvey, otherwise known as “Jane Roe”, nullifying Texas’s abortion ban and citing that wo... Read more.
I have a heart condition, the overturning of Roe V. Wade worries me
Per my mother’s request, I attended Catholic private schools from the time I was a toddler all the way up until my high school graduation. This had a prolific... Read more.
4 ways to flex your patriotism without marganilizing anyone
Time to break out the fireworks, grab those red, white, and blue flip-flops, and start grilling, it’s Fourth of July weekend. Though this year, things might f... Read more.
How ‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’ Won Me Over: A Review
Last week I was invited to watch an early screening of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, a full-length movie based on a character that was popularized over ten ye... Read more.
5 Things Not To Do When Celebrating Juneteenth
Considering Juneteenth only just became a federal holiday in 2021, you may not know what it is and why it’s celebrated. Allow me to enlighten you. While Presi... Read more.