Meet Saucy Lips the Hispanic, women-founded business that launched in Whole Foods

When Natalia and Jess Jr. Dalton-Salazar moved to the U.S. from the Yucatán Peninsula in 2010 to attend college, they needed money for tuition. So, when their parents Jess Sr. and Gabriela moved to Arizona in 2011, Gabriela started selling homemade sauces and marinades at their local farmer’s market to support Natalia and Jess Jr….

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Exclusive SXSW Interview: Latina Artist Bodine – From Pagent Queen To Musician

Dutch Puerto Rican artist Bodine is an absolute powerhouse. An artist, musician, model, dancer, former Miss Universe Puerto Rico, and just all around talented individual. In between showcases at SXSW I had the pleasure of speaking with her all about her journey into the music industry, her EP “Quemo Lento” which is out today, and…

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

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…

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El impacto de Hamilton sigue siendo relevante y poderoso años después de su debut en Broadway

Houston, TX—¡Hamilton, la sensación de Broadway aclamada por la crítica, regresa! Como parte de la temporada 2024-2025 del Memorial Hermann Broadway en el Hobby Center, el exitoso musical regresa al Hobby Center for the Performing Arts por un período limitado de tres semanas, del 4 al 23 de marzo de 2025. La Noche de Prensa…

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Ticketmaster in Hot Water for Online Glitches

Ticketmaster has recently taken heat for troubling ticket woes amongst customers. Recently, the organization was hit with a probe from the United States Congress to address ticket issues stemming from the glitches and malfunctioning of Ticketmaster’s website (Da Silva, NBC) last November (2022). Congress took notice of such glitches due to the crash of Ticketmaster’s…

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SXSW 2022: Lessons in self-love and taking the first step

By Addy Allred This year’s SXSW was a combination of technology, teaching, training, and tempting sessions. Every evening I scrolled through the next day’s activities and seminars, and I found myself overlapping my schedule with a mixed texture of new music, art, film, experiences, and innovation. It was overwhelming but absolutely electrifying. My first decision…

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