For Dia De Los Muertos, Mattel has released two Barbies coinciding with the holiday for this year’s collection. Celebrated primarily throughout Mexico and amongst Mexican-American communities during the first week of November, Dia De Los Muertos is a tradition associated with honoring those who have passed. During this time, many take time to create their…
So you want to watch a fun show with Hispanic flare? I’ve got you covered. Here’s my list of the top 5 Latinx shows you can stream right now. 5. Good Trouble Available on Hulu or Freeform Okay, this one isn’t exactly a Latinx show, but it does feature a Hispanic main character, Mariana…
Hosted by Marisol Acuña 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…
South By Southwest has been an Austin staple since its inception in 1987. What started as a simple idea to unite the creatives within one city has grown into a global phenomenon. One that features a full-scale music festival, a Hollywood-worthy film festival, along with conferences, panels, and exhibitions (oh my). SXSW is quite the…
By Lorena Koppel Editor’s Note: Social distancing and self-isolation have tested our creativity with keeping in touch with friends, co-workers and loved ones. Easter and Passover were the first holidays that certainly challenged traditions and family gatherings. Though it is unfortunate we were not able to celebrate together, one of Latinitas’ very own Media Chica…
The beloved Broadway musical Funny Girl is making its National Tour across America, and before Austin’s stop, I caught up with Kyle de la Cruz Laing, a member of the ensemble who is making his national tour debut. We spoke about the pros and cons of tour life, as well as his acting journey and…
By Vanessa Ogle, CEO of Enseo Latinitas right now are living in an age of MAS. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution this year, women all over the world dare to be more. They have dared to take a seat at the table that was previously only…
Bunny King. She’s a mother trying to regain custody of her two children. She’s a woman who’s been forced to endure abuse. Bunny King is the hero we’ve been waiting for, a hero who evades authorities while making money cleaning the windshields of strangers’ vehicles. Directed by Gaysorn Thavat and starring Essie Davis and Thomasin…
Superheroes have never captured my attention. It’s just that every movie is the same to me– a good guy puts on an incredibly well-tailored suit, fights a bad guy, saves their city (which for some reason is always somewhere in New York), kisses the girl in the end, and so on. Sure, I did…
