By Anna Martinez According to Mexico’s statistics agency, 6 million Mexicans are deaf or hard-of-hearing. 17-years-old Estrella Salazar from Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, is on a mission to help this population. Salazar developed an app that allows people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to communicate more easily. The app is called, “Hands with Voice,” and it helps…
On the cusp of a new year, Latinitas has debuted a new mission that beautifully reflects the organization’s growth and direction. The new mission statement is “To empower girls and their communities through culturally relevant education” and touches on the key aspects that set Latinitas apart; their culture, and curriculum which go beyond helping their…
The Affordable Connectivity Program has offered financial support, allowing low-income households to receive internet at a discounted rate, since 2021. But all of that may be coming to a close due to a lack of funding. While the Program initially received $14.2 billion to get it off the ground, as it stands today, the ACP…
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…
When I first spoke to Jerry Garcia, the Baritone Captain for the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, the main thing that struck me was his light. He had a joy that radiated off of him, a deep gratitude for the community he’d received through the chorus, and an intense passion for sharing his story and the lessons he’d taken…
Colegios comunitarios, o mejor conocidos como “community colleges”, ayudan a muchos en su educación y avance profesional, especialmente a las poblaciones minoritarias. Sin embargo, las líderes latinas en estas instituciones enfrentan desafíos únicos, los cuales son influenciados por las intersecciones de raza y género. De acuerdo a un estudio en inglés “The Intersections of Race…
Hosted by Marisol Acuña 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…
Conversations in November revolve around Thanksgiving and preparing for the rush of Christmas and New Years. We’re in a time always rife with holiday celebrations. Stores are already thoroughly stocked with Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas knick-knacks and treats. While the holidays are a time to be cherished, it is crucial that everyone takes the time…
By Amanda Landa AUSTIN, Tx. —As a Mexican-American, I genuinely believe I never got to grow up appreciating the Mexican side of my heritage. There were delicious breakfast tacos from my grandma, the Tejano music bass booming in my Dad’s pickup, and my home of Eagle Pass, Tx., a typical border town. Yet, I didn’t…
