The search for new, exciting music is an endless life journey. Whether it be my personalized Release Radar on Spotify, recommendations from friends and family, or exploring new genres and artists, I’m always on the lookout for individual musical discoveries. As someone who listens to pretty much every genre, my catalogs of new music tend…
Compiled by Anna Martinez Maria Mendoza was drawn to the field of nutrition after having an honest conversation with herself about what she was passionate about. Her father had a garden when she was growing up so participating in the food process was always important to Mendoza. She grew to enjoy this experience and enjoyed…
There’s a sort of ritual that happens whenever a new vehicle is bought in our household. And usually, the late 80’s American Hard Rock band — Guns ‘n Roses–is part of it. My dad will climb into the driver’s seat and usually, one of my siblings or I will sit on the passenger side. We’ll…
Con el año llegando a su final, este tiempo brinda para muchos la oportunidad de reflejar lo acontecido de este año y visualizar lo que el año nuevo pueda traer. Ya sea con rituales populares como comer doce uvas o rituales no tan conocidos como las tres papas. La comunidad latina e hispana tiene una…
Known affectionately as “El Buki,” iconic singer Marco Antonio Solis is currently on his “Eternamente Agradecido” World Tour, where he will be performing throughout the United States for the remainder of the year. Kicking off his tour in Portland, Oregon last week on August 9th, Solis made his second tour stop in Seattle, Washington the…
The following is a transcript of the conversation I had with the incredible, heartfelt, and insightful Vianai “Vee” Austin! To read an article based on this conversation you can click here. Okay, so can you introduce yourself and give some background on where you grew up and what your upbringing was like? My name is…
Dear Mrs. Ruby Bridges-Hall My name is Belinda. I’m an eighth-grader in San Antonio, Texas, and a Hispanic girl highly moved and inspired by your story. I am fascinated at your strength to continue going to a school that didn’t accept you, your refusal to let anyone make you feel small or unworthy. I don’t…
Latinitas extends its sincere thanks to Western Governors University for hosting a meaningful and inspiring gathering focused on representation and leadership in STEM. Our Latinitas students were honored to join young leaders from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and Girl Scouts of Central Texas for an engaging conversation centered on what it means to lead, innovate, and break barriers…
It is nothing short of eerie and terrifying to see the snowballing of political unrest occurring simultaneously in two Latin American countries: Peru and Brazil. Together, we can look at the latest happenings in these two countries, how matters became so violent and chaotic, and what these events bode for the future of democracy in…
