Here at Latinitas, we’re interested in letting our students grow starting at the STEM, and this week’s lesson was no different! Latinitas runs weekly clubs in schools in Austin and San Antonio for girls between the ages of 9 to 14, and I was lucky enough to visit the Latinitas at Widen Elementary for their…
So you want to watch a fun show with Hispanic flare? I’ve got you covered. Here’s my list of the top 5 Latinx shows you can stream right now. 5. Good Trouble Available on Hulu or Freeform Okay, this one isn’t exactly a Latinx show, but it does feature a Hispanic main character, Mariana…
Margarita Barresi’s A Delicate Marriage follows the penniless but brilliant Marco Rios and the insightful yet wealthy Isabela Sota as they try to balance their love for each other with their love of their island. The jaw-dropping historical fiction novel takes place in Puerto Rico throughout the 1930s and 50s, showcasing not only decades of…
Hosted by Raven N. Garza and Amanda Landa Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s SoundCloud segment “20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative Latinas and women of color to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hola Chicas! Welcome to 20 Questions With, a radio segment…
Photo by Isaac Melchor & Agustin De Leon/San Antonio College Student News For those interested in film and radio, San Antonio College offers a unique program that teaches students the fundamentals needed to succeed in the television, film, and radio industries. Currently, James Borrego is the Program Coordinator at SAC for the Radio-TV-Film program, where…
Time to break out the fireworks, grab those red, white, and blue flip-flops, and start grilling, it’s Fourth of July weekend. Though this year, things might feel a little different. In light of recent events, the stewing civil unrest, the ever-increasing amount of mass shootings, as well as the laws being passed seemingly interfering with…
From afar, it may seem like Bad Bunny became an overnight sensation, but looking into his impressive fanbase and extensive body of work, it is obvious his success is anything but random. As a fellow Puerto Rican, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio has always been on my radar. After all, it’s not often I get to…
By Ariana Maria Virginia Perez Invisible to the eye the infection spread silently from Wuhan to New York City. The count of dead bodies charted its path and displayed its power: screaming death, bustling flu. A silent demon Scientists say it is a variation of the common flu but a version encoated with aggression, exhaling…
The Texas Tribune Festival took over downtown Austin this weekend, drawing thousands for three days of high-profile speakers, lively debates, and in-depth conversations about the issues shaping Texas and the country. Hosted by The Texas Tribune, the annual event brought together lawmakers, journalists, advocates, researchers, and community leaders for a packed schedule of panels, interviews, and live recordings….
