When I turned the corner into Congress Avenue on that mid-March afternoon, I was greeted by what felt like hundreds of people, all there to honor the late great Selena. The Queen of Tejano Music was in every corner of the crowd. On backpacks, in T-shirts, in hand-rhinestoned jackets, and hand-held posters. The fans in…
By Manoela Torres Editor’s Note: “School Shooting” dives into gun violence and may be sensitive for some readers. According to Everytown Research, there were at least 130 incidents of gun violence on school grounds in 2019. In 2020, 66 incidents of gun violence has been reported. You are lucky if you come out alive If…
Earlier this week the State Department held its Human Rights Defender Award Ceremony, honoring eight recipients from across the world. Latinitas Magazine had the incredible privilege of speaking with Deputy Assistant Secretary Enrique Roig about those who were honored and the impressive works the Beaureu of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor are doing to aid…
By Dana Garibaldi MCALLEN, TX. — As a theater student and enthusiast, I know my fair share of Broadway musicals, which I hold near and dear to my heart. One of my personal favorites is “In The Heights” — a four-time Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of a vibrant and predominantly Latino community…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Texas— I was 11-years-old when I attended my first concert. It was an intense night in the Rio Grande Valley with cover bands that were the Latino versions of AC/DC, Guns n’ Roses and Metallica. Not exactly your typical experience as an elementary kid. Yet there I was: little Raven…
En la rica y diversa cultura latina, las mujeres afrodescendientes han desempeñado roles significativos, destacando su belleza, talento y contribuciones a la escena global. Desde las icónicas notas de Celia Cruz hasta las vibrantes actuaciones de Zoe Saldaña y la inconfundible presencia de Cardi B, las afro-latinas han dejado una huella imborrable. Celia Cruz, la…
With 2022 coming to a close, it’s always a great time to reflect on what the year has brought us. Music is one of the most rewarding and fun subjects for this journey of reflection. After all, there’s a reason why traditions like Spotify Wrapped have become so wildly popular. Join me on a survey…
In 2020, T-Mobile launched Project 10Million, which offered FREE internet in the form of hotspots for eligible students (K -12). Five years later, that promise is still going strong. This year, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, T-Mobile is opening up its doors once again, and excited parents and students can…
By Daniela Rangel LAREDO, Tx.—TikTok users entered a frenzy on Friday, July 31, as they heard the news of a possible ban on the social media platform. As stated in the New York Times, content creators broadcasted their disappointment at potentially losing the popular social media platform and thanked their fan bases one last time. …
