By Samantha Paradiso AUSTIN, Tx. — Adam Rapaport and Stephen Gan and Anna Wintour, oh my! Magazine editor-in-chiefs seem to have edited out their diversity and inclusion a bit. Rolling off the backs of the Black Lives Matter movement, many Black and POC creatives such as Kevin Curry and Shelby Ivie Christie took to social…
This article was written as part of Latinitas Magazine Workshop, find out more information here. Do you ever wonder who was the first Latina woman to go to space–and if you have not, do you know it was Ellen Ochoa who was the first Latina woman to go to space? Ellen was a little girl…
1. Swarm Yes, we are starting with a TV show, but it really was my most-anticipated premiere, and god did it pay off. Swarm is an Amazon Prime original created by Donald Glover (yes that Donald Glover) and showrunner Janine Nabers, directed by, once again, Donald Glover and Adamma Ebo, and starring Dominique Fishback and…
Fresh out of college and ready to take on the world, Anette Barrios-Torres scored the lead role, starring as Eliza Doolittle in Broadway’s National Tour of the beloved classic My Fair Lady. Mere months into her post-grad career, Barrios-Torres has already solidified herself as an impeccable lead– and the accolade is not unwarranted. Born in…
By Roxy Heras AUSTIN, Tx. — As each day passed, I got more excited for my Quince to come. Unfortunately, due to Covid, I was unable to have the Quince I had always desired. It was exciting, overwhelming, and most of all delighting during the two days we had to plan for my Quince. Even…
By Marissa Palmer AUSTIN, Tx.—You’re hanging out with your friends, talking, joking and laughing with each other. The flow and pattern of the conversation is easy, not forced. And it isn’t just the conversation that flows easily; it’s the body language. It’s all so natural, fluid and utterly unrestrained. There is no tension or anxiety,…
Latinitas is humbled to have been featured on Mitu’s FIERCE – a site that showcases “fierce boss ladies”. Mitu is a digital-first news company devoted to uplifting Latino voices. Their platform is for “the 200%,” as they say, “100% American and 100% Latino”. Earlier this month, Christine Bolaños published an article to the critically-acclaimed site spotlighting…
Yes, you read that right! This week, CapMetro unveiled a new bus honoring Latinitas by promoting the organization’s story and mission. This was only possible due to CapMetro’s incredible CapMetro Cares Program, which supports “local non-profits by providing the advertising space on our vehicles to raise awareness about causes aligning with our values as an…
The Academy Awards are fast approaching and are scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the historic awards show, and nominees were recently announced. Among some notable films this year in which are nominated for Best Picture include; “Elvis”,…
