Originally published on We The Parents As women in STEM continue to break down barriers and pave a path of inclusivity and equality, inspiration can be drawn from the countless female innovators, inventors, and engineers that came before them and work beside them. From inventors to bridge builders, astronauts to medical pioneers, women engineers have…
By Martina Vasquez They call me La Pola. Only now, walking towards certain death, it occurs to me that I don’t know why. I’m kind of glad today is going to be my last day. The words sound harmonious. Dates don’t always have the ring of a good verse, but today does. “She died on…
Last week, The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions along with their platforms. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered a wide variety of issues beyond just…
Last night was the 81st Annual Golden Globes Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and boy was it something. The star-studded event had barely begun when the controversies came pouring in. Most having to do with some ill-intentioned jokes by this year’s host, Comedian Jo Koy, but as the show continued,…
This article was written as part of Latinitas Magazine Workshop, find out more information here. I love reading many different book genres that carry a life lesson or just take you to another world to envision. As soon as I find the right book to read I will not put it down till I know…
Austin isn’t just the capital of Texas, it’s the capital of live music. And live music doesn’t just mean instruments and concerts, it also includes clubs, festivals, and above all else, DJs. People who remix and play hit songs covering a wide variety of genres like pop, hip-hop, bachata, and even reggaeton for large gatherings….
Looking for summer activities to get involved with? Camp Latinitas is offering exciting and rewarding Day Camps starting June 26th through July 28th. This is an amazing opportunity for young girls and nonbinary students aged 9-14 to engage and network with others while taking part in educational activities stemming from media, health, fashion, business, and…
If you grew up in the United States, chances are you’re no stranger to Black History Month. The parades and parties, the commercials and commemorations, for many it’s just a fact of life–Every February we celebrate Black History Month! But it wasn’t always like that. Black History Month, at least as we know it now,…
Authors and UCLA educational researchers Jean J. Ryoo and Jane Margolis are on a mission to bridge the STEM divide, emphasizing the critical need for STEM education with their YA graphic novel Power On! The project follows four friends as they advocate for the education they deserve, learning about the benefits and dangers of technology…
