I was 14-years-old, sitting in my freshman geometry class, when I saw three boys throwing paper wads at a mentally challenged student named Angel*. I sat in my seat from across the room, staring at the boys continuing to haze Angel. I felt disgust for this act and wanted to catch each paper wad before…
The Affordable Connectivity Program has offered financial support, allowing low-income households to receive internet at a discounted rate, since 2021. But all of that may be coming to a close due to a lack of funding. While the Program initially received $14.2 billion to get it off the ground, as it stands today, the ACP…
El escenario musical de Houston se prepara para recibir una de las giras más esperadas del año: el Autopoetica Tour de Mon Laferte. La reconocida cantante chilena, conocida por su voz poderosa y su habilidad para fusionar diversos géneros musicales, llego a la ciudad en Mayo 17, 2024, prometiendo una noche llena de emoción, arte y…
By Anna Martinez When we hear Barbie, we often think of a blonde blue-eyed model. Latina Tina Rodriguez is working to change that stereotype and showcase Barbie’s diversity. Rodriguez, Associate Prepack Manager for Barbie and Girl Brands at Mattel Inc., understands that being a Latina who works within her community is extremely important. Outside of…
By Martina Vasquez Reza Cristián is the co-founder of a groundbreaking platform called Sustain the Mag, dedicated to promoting a sustainable, eco-friendly mindset and providing educational content for all audiences. She comes from a Latinx household outside Los Angeles, California. She grew up with sustainable habits, but unaware of them. The main reason behind any…
Throughout the years, I’ve had the chance to attend many amazing live shows and have seen a great amount of iconic musical artists along the way. Some of those artists include; Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney of The Beatles, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, New Kids…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—After spending the majority of her life trying to fit in with society’s beauty standards and perception of “normalcy,” Michelle Faraco decided it was time to tell the world about what she had been covering up. Now, she has a social movement called Moon Child, named after her astrological sign’s…
En las próximas semanas, Austin, Texas se preparara para su evento anual South by Southwest o mejor conocido como SXSW. Fundado en 1987, SXSW se ha hecho un nombre al reunir a creativos de diferentes origines y ha creado una comunidad donde profesionales y principiantes puedan unirse para aprender unos de otros. A continuación, se…
As soon as I found out that AARP was partnering with the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) to host a free screening of Say a Little Prayer at Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E, I knew I just had to see it and immediately registered with my guest. This film was written by Nancy De Los…
