From afar, it may seem like Bad Bunny became an overnight sensation, but looking into his impressive fanbase and extensive body of work, it is obvious his success is anything but random. As a fellow Puerto Rican, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio has always been on my radar. After all, it’s not often I get to…
British Latina musician Sophie Castillo has found the perfect balance between Indie and Pop, ethereal and emotive. Her music is as lively as it is timeless, and Latinitas got to hear all about it when we spoke at SXSW. We touched on Castillo’s upbringing, the ways she fuses her cultura with her British identity, and…
Yes, you read that right! This week, CapMetro unveiled a new bus honoring Latinitas by promoting the organization’s story and mission. This was only possible due to CapMetro’s incredible CapMetro Cares Program, which supports “local non-profits by providing the advertising space on our vehicles to raise awareness about causes aligning with our values as an…
As we celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at some classic cinema featuring Black actors and actresses who have made a significant contribution to film history. Throughout the years, and especially during the Golden-Age of Hollywood, roles for Black actors and actresses were scarce, and often lacked proper representation, but the following list…
By Martina Vásquez Alejandra (Aleja) León was my childhood babysitter, but now she is much more than that. Ever since I can remember, I’ve admired her ability to thrive, her commitment, her ambition, and above all, her perseverance: these are all traits of hers that are visible from the outside. But I’ve always known there…
Based out of San Antonio, Texas, Joaquin and The Glowliners are a Chicano Soul Group who have successfully captured the essence of nostalgia and who bring a unique and refreshing sound to San Antonio’s musical landscape. Recently, the group released their new song “You Redeemed Me,” a beautiful ballad which speaks of redemption through love…
Today, and every third Monday of January for the past 38 years, has been dedicated to Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Who was born on this day in 1929 and spent the majority of his life preaching the good word and inspiring others with his breathtaking speeches for the fight for freedom. Years…
By Kirsty Brewster AUSTIN, Texas — Currently, the City of Austin ordered a shelter-in-place in Travis county and it is advised to only leave our homes for essential places such as grocery stores, hospitals and pharmacies and to keep practicing social distancing, according to Austin Monthly. That means places like schools, gyms, theaters and libraries…
The Latinitas mission is to empower all girls to innovate through media and technology, so we want to celebrate women who paved the way for future generations in their respective fields and highlight 5 Latina trailblazers. Here is a list of Latina pioneers and their groundbreaking achievements. 1. Aída de Acosta Aída de Acosta is…
