Compiled by Anna Martinez Maria Mendoza was drawn to the field of nutrition after having an honest conversation with herself about what she was passionate about. Her father had a garden when she was growing up so participating in the food process was always important to Mendoza. She grew to enjoy this experience and enjoyed…
Hosted by Raven N. Garza and Amanda Landa Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s SoundCloud segment “20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative Latinas and women of color to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hola Chicas! Welcome to 20 Questions With, a radio segment…
The beloved music festival ACL came in hot this year with standout performances by artists like Chappell Roan, Tyler The Creator, and Dua Lipa. Amongst the icons, ACL also had their fair share of legendary Latino Artists. From Carín León to The Marías, The Tiarras, and many more, ACL made sure we knew the festival…
Dr. José Hernández is one of few Latinos to ever go to space, a dream he had since childhood. He has managed a successful career due to his ambition, hard work, and strong family values despite challenges such as loss, rejection, and life’s uncertainties. Born in California, Hernadez’s family originally hails from La Piedad, Michoacán,…
(L – R) Center for Latino Studies Assistant Director Dr. Anthony Ramirez, Latinitas Communications Director Salwa Yordi, Digital Content Coordinator Frankie Alaniz, Magazine and Media Editor Camila Dejesus, Center’s interim Director Dr. Albert Dejesus. This Tuesday Latinitas staff took a trip down to Houston to solidify their newfound partnership with The University of Houston Downtown….
You’ve likely heard Karol G’s name and at least one of her songs given that she’s a chart-topping superstar in today’s day and age. After all, she’s amassed over 37,000,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and is the 48th most listened to artist in the entire world on this streaming service. So what makes Karol G…
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a romantic television series created by Jenny Han who is also the author of the book The Summer I Turned Pretty. The storyline and soundtrack are extremely appreciated by the audience as the show became extremely popular. The series follows a girl named Belly, who we find in a…
Considering Juneteenth only just became a federal holiday in 2021, you may not know what it is and why it’s celebrated. Allow me to enlighten you. While President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the document that freed all enslaved people, in 1863, the news didn’t reach everyone. It wasn’t until two years later in Galveston,…
La diversidad de la música, con su rango de sonidos y ritmos, logra capturar la fusión cultural que caracteriza a sus países de origen. Esto ha permitido influir diversos géneros globalmente. Tanto así que hoy en día, es habitual encontrar artistas y bandas latinas en importantes conciertos y festivales alrededor del mundo. Austin City Limits…
