This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were filled to the brim with enthusiastic readers, well-known authors, and long-established news outlets, all determined to celebrate their love and appreciation for the art of literature as the 28th annual Texas Book Festival was underway. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian…
Halloween is here, and it’s the perfect time to pay homage to iconic and legendary Latinas as the fall weather comes in and we near the end of the year. A lot of us grew up witnessing trailblazing Latinas in the music, arts, and entertainment industries. This Halloween is the perfect time to educate others…
Feel the love in the air this Valentine’s season and catch a classic romance film to set the mood. Released in 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn (Holly Golightly) and George Peppard (Paul Varjak), both in the lead character roles. The film is set in New York City, and…
By Dana Garibaldi MCALLEN, Tx.—Though this year has been full of many twists and turns, the Latinx community remains strong. It is providing a significant contribution to the economy. According to an article by Nielsen, Latinx consumers currently yield $1.5 trillion in annual buying power, and Latina-majority businesses have seen at least 87% growth over…
Anali Martinez Gonzalez is an engineer, Austin Blogger, and digital content creator. She grew up in Del Rio, Texas, and moved to Austin in 2007 when entering her college career at the University of Texas. Anali pursued a degree in civil engineering at UT where she was involved in the Society of Hispanic Professional…
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…
By Lorena Koppel AUSTIN, Texas — We all need a way to relax and escape the tension of COVID-19. On the bright side, we now have a lot more time to find new music and enjoy our old favorites! Music has the power to help keep us motivated and optimistic. While a lot of activities…
Light up those sparklers and get ready for a Party In the USA, it’s the fourth of July yet again! This Independence Day may be in the middle of a week, but don’t let that rain on your (4th of July) parade. Latinitas Magazine has four fun ways to ring in the 4th, and have…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an important significance and place in higher education. In Austin, Huston-Tillotson University is not just the only Historically Black University in Austin, it is also the oldest higher education institution in the city. The university recently welcomed Dr. Melva K. Williams as their seventh President and Chief Executive President…
