On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court reversed a ruling on Affirmative Action specifically affecting colleges and universities around the country. The term “Affirmative Action” initially traces back to the Civil War Period, but was introduced in modern times by the Kennedy Administration in hopes of broadening equal access to pay and fairness for employees…
On Sunday, June 23, Mexican Pop band Belanova finished their U.S. tour in Houston, TX in celebration of their 24th anniversary with their Vida en Rosa tour, and it was nostalgic. The show was held at The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land and fans showed up in their cutest outfits inspired by the trio…
With the buzz of Halloween and the holidays, it’s important to take time to honor Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Together, we can take a look at the history of Día de los Muertos and how this holiday came to fruition. We can also observe the traditions of Día de los Muertos…
In the 1980s a new and fascinating genre of music emerged, which combined elements of disco, dance, pop, and electronic-styled music. This innovative form of music was coined “Freestyle” otherwise known as “Latin Hip Hop” at the time, or “Latin Freestyle”/“Latin Disco”. Most artists who emerged with this new sound started in the underground music…
By Nina Martinez When the Martinez family joins together, our gatherings turn into a celebration by the end of the night. The hog hunt and roast that we all prayed would not be an annual tradition, the family reunions, Easter mass and lunch, birthdays with 50 or more family members and funerals all have a…
Light up those sparklers and get ready for a Party In the USA, it’s the fourth of July yet again! This Independence Day may be in the middle of a week, but don’t let that rain on your (4th of July) parade. Latinitas Magazine has four fun ways to ring in the 4th, and have…
This Saturday on June 8th, 2024, Mariachi USA will hold its 35th anniversary music festival at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. Founded around 1990 by Producer and Entrepreneur Rodri Rodriguez, the festival is a cultural celebration of traditional Mexican Mariachi music and will feature performances from some of the most dynamic Mariachi ensembles from within the…
At its core, South by Southwest (SXSW) is a launchpad for innovation. The festival’s Interactive track has become one of the most influential tech gatherings in the world, often spotlighting trends years before they reach the mainstream. Major breakthroughs have debuted at SXSW, including early exposure for Twitter in 2007. Since then, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality,…
Originally published on BoldLatina. Over the past few years, agricultural farm workers have been in the spotlight more than ever. The invisibility of a marginalized workforce who grow and farm our food as essential workers hits many intersections. We saw the impact on farm workers’ health and socio economics from volatile climate change bringing on drought seasons,…
