Latinitas is launching a new and exciting Magazine Program, a virtual online workshop where high school-aged students will get to pitch, create, and publish an article for Latinitas Magazine. Students will learn how to edit articles, navigate sites like Google Docs and WordPress, and gain real-world experience in writing for an actual publication all while…
An icon in the world of ballet, Evelyn Cisneros has long been considered a groundbreaking trailblazer and a great inspiration for women and Latinos everywhere. Dancing since childhood, Cisneros overcame insecurities and pushed through adversities throughout her career leading her to much success and notoriety. Recognized as the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United…
Social Dance is a type of dance that has “social function and context.” Social dances are usually intended for participation and to socialize for entertainment during social functions. Most social dances are partner dances. One is the lead and the other is the follower. The lead is usually the one in charge of the dance…
This past month the Biden Administration announced an expansion of Title 42 and their immigration plan that have left the public uncertain, to say the least. Title 42, though originally unceremonious, is now riddled with controversy after its use by former President Donald Trump in 2020. In order to understand the public outrage, one must…
By Martina Vásquez Alejandra (Aleja) León was my childhood babysitter, but now she is much more than that. Ever since I can remember, I’ve admired her ability to thrive, her commitment, her ambition, and above all, her perseverance: these are all traits of hers that are visible from the outside. But I’ve always known there…
By Jackie Ibarra SAN ANTONIO, Tx.—In June of 2019, I was filled with excitement as I got ready for my freshmen orientation at the University of Texas at Austin (UT). For me and many other 2019 high school seniors, it would be another summer filled with graduation parties, orientation sessions and fun in the sun….
1. Swarm Yes, we are starting with a TV show, but it really was my most-anticipated premiere, and god did it pay off. Swarm is an Amazon Prime original created by Donald Glover (yes that Donald Glover) and showrunner Janine Nabers, directed by, once again, Donald Glover and Adamma Ebo, and starring Dominique Fishback and…
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…
This past Sunday on January 21st, 2024, The Seattle Boss Market held its 3rd annual “Vision Board + Networking” event in Kent, Washington. Founder Alondra Vasquez started The Seattle Boss Market in 2021 after opening her online clothing boutique PrettyAShop the previous year. Since starting “The Seattle Boss Market,” Vasquez has held vendor pop-up events…
