October 6, 2026
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UnidosUS 2026 Conference Brings Latino Leaders to Austin for Two Days of Advocacy and Action

Salwa Yordi04 mins

AUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of Latino leaders, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, educators, entrepreneurs, students, and community advocates have gathered in Austin this week for the 2026 UnidosUS Annual Conference, one of the nation’s largest gatherings focused on advancing opportunities for the Hispanic community. Held July 29–30 at the Fairmont Austin, this year’s conference centers on the theme “Our Moment, Our Movement,…

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Raspas, Raspas!

Anna Martinez012 mins

By Jackie Ibarra The following is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s latest audio story “Raspas, Raspas.” Volunteer writer Jackie Ibarra gives a rundown of the history of raspas, a timeless Latin treat. You can listen to the audio story on SoundCloud! Jackie: Raspas, raspas, come get your raspas!  Ah, there’s nothing better than hearing the…

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Texas Book Festival 2022 Day 2 Recap: Girl Power, Fierce Reads, and Tokenism

Camila Dejesus024 mins

This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were packed full of avid book readers, well-known authors, and established news outlets at the 27th annual Texas Book Festival. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian Laura Bush, the Texas Book Festival was established to help connect authors and readers as well…

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GALE Tackles Bittersweet Heartbreak In New Single “Sería Cool”

Camila Dejesus02 mins

With songs like ‘Yisilandia’ and ‘Skittles’, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter GALE is no stranger to heartbreak, but on her latest single, “Sería Cool,” she’s exploring a different perspective. The acoustic-pop anthem finds GALE post-breakup but still sees her imagining what life with her lover could have been like. As GALE explains it, “‘Sería Cool’ is about…

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