When I turned the corner into Congress Avenue on that mid-March afternoon, I was greeted by what felt like hundreds of people, all there to honor the late great Selena. The Queen of Tejano Music was in every corner of the crowd. On backpacks, in T-shirts, in hand-rhinestoned jackets, and hand-held posters. The fans in…
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…
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….
Originally published on BoldLatina. Sometimes problems have simple solutions. In order for there to be more Latinx television shows on the air, we have to watch them. Although I’ve been guilty of it more than once, we can’t complain there aren’t enough Latinx TV shows to watch, and then forget to watch the ones that…
Currently signed to GT Digital Distribution, 22-year-old Gabriella is one of music’s hottest rising stars. Originally from Tampa Bay Florida, Gabriella made the move to Texas within the last few years and is quickly catching the attention of music lovers everywhere with her beautiful voice, confidence, and charisma. Speaking of living in Texas now, Gabriella…
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Texas — If you’re looking for a light-hearted read, look no further than “Love in English.” There is one word I would use to describe Maria E. Andreu’s novel: heartwarming. OK, maybe there are two words: heartwarming and adorable. From the very first page, we are thrust into Ana’s world as…
The Golden Age- of Hollywood is responsible for some of the most powerful and influential films that are still highly regarded today. Many of them are lauded by the United States Library of Congress as historically significant and preserved in the National Film Registry. Many classic films were directed and created by innovative figures such…
Seattle has seen an influx of homelessness in recent years. In fact, many West Coast cities have experienced the same issue such as Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Earlier this year, a survey conducted in Portland’s metro area counted about 6,633 homeless, an increase from the last Point-In-Time surveys conducted over the last few…
From the moment I knew I was attending SXSW, I knew I had to watch Amazon Prime’s Música. The film, which releases today, was written, directed, and features former Vine star and Brazilian-Italian actor Rudy Mancuso, starring alongside his significant other, the effervescent Camila Mendes. Prior to the screening, Mancuso came on stage to share…
