Latinitas had the opportunity to attend a virtual chat hosted by Neutrogena, ESPN anchor/sports journalist MJ Acosta, and Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Laura Scott. With other fellow Latinas in media in attendance, the virtual event consisted of talks regarding sports and the crossover into skincare plus the benefits of Neutrogena products for us Latinas. Recommended by…
Clocking in at a little under three hours, The Hunger Games prequel, and latest addition to the universe, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is immaculate. Trust me when I say, I don’t state that lightly. I’ve been a massive fan of The Hunger Games trilogy since I was 12, fourteen years later and nothing…
On April 13, Latinitas hosted their annual one-day-only conference, Startup Chica, at the Austin Community College Highland campus. Throughout the day attendees, students between the ages of nine and fourteen, were inspired to create their own startup. Through various workshops, the students broke into teams. They brainstormed the idea, cost, and execution of their businesses,…
By Marissa Palmer AUSTIN, Tx.—You’re hanging out with your friends, talking, joking and laughing with each other. The flow and pattern of the conversation is easy, not forced. And it isn’t just the conversation that flows easily; it’s the body language. It’s all so natural, fluid and utterly unrestrained. There is no tension or anxiety,…
Seattle has seen an influx of homelessness in recent years. In fact, many West Coast cities have experienced the same issue such as Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Earlier this year, a survey conducted in Portland’s metro area counted about 6,633 homeless, an increase from the last Point-In-Time surveys conducted over the last few…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—After spending the majority of her life trying to fit in with society’s beauty standards and perception of “normalcy,” Michelle Faraco decided it was time to tell the world about what she had been covering up. Now, she has a social movement called Moon Child, named after her astrological sign’s…
By Anna Martinez Voting rights are at risk due to severe gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when boundaries of an electoral constituency are changed, allowing for manipulation of the voting result in states like Texas where the practice is common. Districts 7 and 32 were mainly Democratic in 2018 and were working to vote in Beto O’Rourke…
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…
Singer and Actress Lucie Arnaz’s illustrious career has spanned over 50 years. The multi-talented starlet has been involved in a variety of career endeavors which includes countless theatre musical productions, guest appearances on hit shows, creative musical projects, and involvement in the Motion Picture Industry. Recently playing 4 sold-out shows this summer at 54 Below…
