After months of promoting and planning, this past weekend Latinitas finally held their latest Start-Up conference, Eco Chica. A one-day-only event where attendees, ages 9 to 14, are given an exclusive look at what it really takes to be an entrepreneur. The kids are separated into groups and then tasked with coming up with a…
On September 16, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, otherwise known as Bad Bunny, released a music video for his song “El Apagón” along with a 20-minute documentary on the disparities and crises happening in his home island of Puerto Rico. The song serves as an homage to the island and speaks of how beautiful and rich…
Hosted by Carlota Vásquez Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s SoundCloud podcast “20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative individuals to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hola Chicas! Welcome to 20 Questions With, a podcast in conjunction with Latinitas Magazine. Latinitas Magazine is a strong…
Photographer: Ernie Rodriguez @ernd0gz Known as the “Kings of Bachata” music, iconic Latin group Aventura brought the house down in Seattle, WA (Climate Pledge Arena) on July 17th, 2024, bringing lots of swag, sexiness, and New York City vibes with them. Currently, the band is on their ‘Cerrando Ciclos’ (closing cycles) tour as they announced…
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…
Today marks Juneteenth, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021. Also known as “Emancipation Day,” the day is the longest-serving holiday which celebrates the ending of slavery in the state of Texas proclaimed on June 19th, 1865. The backdrop of Juneteenth coincides with the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The proclamation became…
The Korean Pop group BTS is arguably one of, if not the, biggest music group in the world right now. They are a record-breaking, chart-topping, trend-setting group of seven male vocalists, dancers, and lyricists; Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. With over 20 albums, many critically acclaimed, in just nine years it seemed…
By Dana Garibaldi MCALLEN, TX. — As a theater student and enthusiast, I know my fair share of Broadway musicals, which I hold near and dear to my heart. One of my personal favorites is “In The Heights” — a four-time Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of a vibrant and predominantly Latino community…
By Larissa Davila AUSTIN, Tx. —El 2021 ha comenzado y escucho a muchas personas preparándose para abrir un nuevo negocio o renovar su negocio actual. Me conecto con ustedes porque tengo dos negocios que nacieron en enero. Uno de ellos cumplió 6 años el 8 de enero, y el otro cumplió uno el 2 de…
