Latinitas Magazine

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

Salwa Yordi1 month ago1 month ago04 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,…

Texas Tribune Festival: Amplifying Young Voices in Civic Dialogue

Salwa Yordi10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Austin, TX — Every September, the heart of downtown Austin transforms into a hub for civic engagement as journalists, thought leaders, and changemakers gather for the Texas Tribune Festival — a three-day celebration of public dialogue and democracy. This year, Latinitas Magazine joined the conversation, spotlighting the power of young Latina voices shaping Texas’ future. Hosted by The Texas Tribune, the…

Texas Book Festival 2022 Day 1 Recap: Graphic Novels, Modern Romance, And Latina Poetry

Camila Dejesus4 years ago3 years ago019 mins

This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were packed full of avid book readers, well-known authors, and established news outlets as the 27th annual Texas Book Festival went on without a hitch. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian Laura Bush, the Texas Book Fest was established to help connect…

The Seattle Boss Market Holds Vision Board + Networking Event

Jenny Castro3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

This past Sunday on January 21st, 2024, The Seattle Boss Market held its 3rd annual “Vision Board + Networking” event in Kent, Washington. Founder Alondra Vasquez started The Seattle Boss Market in 2021 after opening her online clothing boutique PrettyAShop the previous year. Since starting “The Seattle Boss Market,” Vasquez has held vendor pop-up events…

Grupo Firme Brings their “La Ultima Peda” Tour to Seattle, WA

Jenny Castro2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

On Saturday, September 21st, Grupo Firme graced the stage at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, a fitting way to end the summer for lovers of Mexicano music. The Tijuana, Baja California-based band has risen to prominence in recent years with songs such as “Pídeme” and “Juro Por Dios” along with winning Best Banda Album…

Using Social Media to Help Your Career

Laura Donnelly8 years ago6 years ago07 mins

Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are all incredibly important when seeking potential internships or jobs. We are now more visible than ever which means that we must be careful about what we post online. Below is some advice regarding social media from career counselors and other professionals. Facebook Facebook can be a tricky place to navigate….

Why Going the Community College, Transfer Student Route is Worth it

Sonia Noorbakhsh4 years ago4 years ago08 mins

As someone who has personally chosen the community college, transfer student route, I cannot recommend this educational route enough. By earning my Associates at a local community college and subsequently transferring to a four-year university for my Bachelors, I had the opportunity to save money, to take my time settling on a major and career…

More Please: Victorya Cintra’s Short Film ‘Tea For Two’ Offers Grit and Grace

Camila Dejesus1 year ago03 mins

¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest’s Winner Victorya Cintra’s latest short film, Tea For Two, imagines a not-so-distant future where American women have been reduced to dutiful housewives. They roam around in their colorful yet confining dresses, forced to serve the men in their lives. Forced to make themselves smaller and forced to exist in a…

A Student’s Reminder that We are Strong Together but Apart

Anna Martinez6 years ago5 years ago07 mins

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…

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Spooky Book Recommendations by Latin Authors

Using Social Media to Help Your Career

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

Texas Tribune Festival: Amplifying Young Voices in Civic Dialogue

Texas Book Festival 2022 Day 1 Recap: Graphic Novels, Modern Romance, And Latina Poetry

The Seattle Boss Market Holds Vision Board + Networking Event

Grupo Firme Brings their “La Ultima Peda” Tour to Seattle, WA

Using Social Media to Help Your Career

Why Going the Community College, Transfer Student Route is Worth it

More Please: Victorya Cintra’s Short Film ‘Tea For Two’ Offers Grit and Grace