Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) Decades after her passing, Selena still remains one of the most influential figures in the Latino community and continues to have a major impact in the realm of pop culture both in the U.S. and abroad. Born and raised in Texas, Selena broke ground during the 80s and 90s with…
Just one minute after participating in a One-on-One panel discussion at the Texas Tribune Festival, in which Dallas Mayor, Eric Johnson, spoke on all matters partisan, his excitement toward reelection, and the current state of Texas’s climate, the Wall Street Journal pushed publish on an unexpected piece he’d written. In the article titled “America’s Cities…
The romance genre in film and TV. shows spout a rhetoric of love that is perceived as idealistic and gives the notion that without a relationship life can be unfulfilling, which can lead to needing external validation. The media promotes the idea that in love there is no risk and love is all you need….
This past weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of attending ACL and speaking to the incredible Grace Sorensen. A local R&B artist with a voice like butter and a heart of gold. From the moment I met up with her, I was in awe of this twenty-year-old talent. Her kindness was everpresent, and everything from…
Have you ever thought about working in radio? Wondered who opens up all these stations? Who’s behind the scenes deciding where they go? Well, look no further than Denise Coleman, Chief of Staff and Community Affairs for Norsan Media. Coleman works directly with Norsan Media’s CEO, Natalia Sanchez Alvarez, on all sorts of topics, ranging…
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…
Han pasado once años desde que dejé mi país natal de México y empecé una nueva vida aquí en Estados Unidos, pero cada día me siento más conectada a mis raíces y crecen mis ansias de celebrar la herencia hispana que forma parte de mi. Cada año, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre,…
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…
It was a pleasure to have recently spoken with Cinthya Flores, founder of Utz Threads, a Bay Area based business with partners in Guatemala. I first discovered Utz Threads on an online listicle offered by California.Com. From there, I became immersed in Flores’s company site, where readers can find a lovely array of hand-woven accessories,…
