By Anna Martinez Salena Guipzot is a barrio-grown Latina who is teaching young women of color how to navigate positions of power. Guipzot does not drive from the north to the barrio every morning. Her home is the barrio. In her spare time, she is not seeking out communities to serve because she is part…
By Jackie Ibarra SAN ANTONIO, Tx.—I was not expecting to ring in the New Year by running around a plastic tree in the middle of my living room seconds before the clock struck midnight, but there I was running in circles as my Ama (grandmother) insisted, “Corrale wera! Traerá buena suerte! [Run! It’’ll bring good…
By Larissa Davila AUSTIN, Tx.—Mi primer trabajo fue como vendedora de ropa deportiva en el Mall del Norte en Laredo, Texas. Mi primer cheque fue de $20 y con eso invité a comer a tres amigos de la preparatoria y pedimos algo del menú de dólar de Wendy’s. Después de eso, trabajé siete años más…
In honor of the many ways in which Hispanic Americans have shaped American history and culture, September 15 – October 15 is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month. Literacy is one area where Hispanic Americans have made significant contributions. Latinx culture and ethnicity play a significant role in the works of several best-selling mystery and thriller…
Latinitas is having their annual fundraiser, The Purple Party Pickleball Tournament presented by Atlassian on Saturday, June 1 from 3:30-8 p.m. at Eastside Paddle Club in Austin, TX. This event includes a competitive corporate tournament for sponsored teams, pickleball-inspired games for all attendees, open courts, and a Zumba class. Guests can enjoy delicious pizza by…
AUSTIN, Texas — Dating back thousands of years ago, Buddha called on all the animals of the Earth and only 12 came to him, according to folklore. As a reward for hearing his call, Buddha gave each of the animals a spot on the zodiac calendar promising children born in their year would attribute their…
AUSTIN, Texas—Research has shown that around 50 percent of 13-year-old American girls are dissatisfied with how they look. This number increases to almost 80 percent by the time girls reach 17-years-old –the access to social media contributes to these numbers. At Club Latinitas this week, our program leaders sought to change the mindset of negative…
Los orígenes del Día de la Tierra; La historia de el día de la tierra empieza con una persona, el senador Gaylord Nelson. El Senador, originario de Wisconsin estaba preocupado por el estado del ambiente de los Estados Unidos. El Senador, junto con muchos otros, fue testigo del derrame de aceite en Santa Bárbara,…
DC Comic film, Blue Beetle was released on August 18th, 2023. The film highlights DC Comic character Jaime Reyes, initially introduced in 2006. 22-year-old actor Xolo Maridueña plays the role of Reyes along with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine as the female lead Jenny Kord. Featuring veteran and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon (Victoria Kord), and…
