Bunny King. She’s a mother trying to regain custody of her two children. She’s a woman who’s been forced to endure abuse. Bunny King is the hero we’ve been waiting for, a hero who evades authorities while making money cleaning the windshields of strangers’ vehicles. Directed by Gaysorn Thavat and starring Essie Davis and Thomasin…
The Latinitas mission is to empower all girls to innovate through media and technology, so we want to celebrate women who paved the way for future generations in their respective fields and highlight 5 Latina trailblazers. Here is a list of Latina pioneers and their groundbreaking achievements. 1. Aída de Acosta Aída de Acosta is…
By Vanessa Ogle, CEO of Enseo Latinitas right now are living in an age of MAS. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution this year, women all over the world dare to be more. They have dared to take a seat at the table that was previously only…
Latinitas’s one-day-only conference Startup Chica took place last Saturday and it was a rousing success! Throughout the day I had the privilege of getting to speak with some of the students about their experiences, including a nine-year-old named Mila. Mila has participated in Latintias events before, with her mother who volunteered as a mentor during…
Summer is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to unwind and relax as more sunny days approach and we officially hit the half-way mark of the year. For many of us, we’ve had to learn how to navigate through hectic work schedules, school, doctor appointments, and everyday life occurrences. As we enter summer,…
Born in Miami, Florida, singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash has been involved in the music industry since she was a teenager, and has previously worked with Sabado Gigante and Univision. She recently attended the CMT Awards in Austin and looks forward to showcasing her new music to audiences everywhere. Her latest single titled, “Patria Y Vida” …
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Tx.—In Laura Taylor Namey’s second novel, “A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow,” Namey creates a world full of love, support, friendship, and, of course, food. For me, this book was a long, warm hug from my family. It was cozy, while also being honest about grief and loss. It…
On Monday, February 26, the Center for Latino Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown celebrated Afro-Latino Day for Black History Month. The CLS organized this event to invite UHD students to explore, learn, and celebrate Afro-Latino culture. “UHD students and staff represent immigrant communities from Latin America’s Afro-Latino enclaves, and it is important that we create…
In 2020, T-Mobile launched Project 10Million, which offered FREE internet in the form of hotspots for eligible students (K -12). Five years later, that promise is still going strong. This year, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, T-Mobile is opening up its doors once again, and excited parents and students can…
