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…
Entrepreneur and pageant director Natalia Castillo has inspired many women with her drive and aim to empower others. Currently, Castillo is the director of Miss Texas Latina, a pageant in which Latina women compete in the Miss and Teen categories which then go on to represent their state at the national Miss U.S. Latina pageant….
The Austin Film Festival is an 8-day convention that kicks off in October, featuring writing competitions, panel discussions, and even exclusive screenings. Though the Festival may be months away, deadlines for the competitions and early registration are coming up, so in preparation for this exciting event I sat down with Script Director Grace Donaldson to…
Per my mother’s request, I attended Catholic private schools from the time I was a toddler all the way up until my high school graduation. This had a prolific impact on me, and not in the way my mom had hoped for. I recall being in seventh grade Theology class, in which we had a…
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…
Hi Latinitas! This post is meant to teach you a little bit about what is happening to undocumented immigrants at the United States border and how you (yes, you!) can help them. Let’s start with what the family separation policy is, and more answers to your questions. What is the “zero tolerance” policy and…
If you live in Austin, you may have noticed that Pride’s been weirdly absent the past few years, and this isn’t without reason. Thanks to COVID-19 and its ongoing impact, Austin hadn’t held an official Pride since 2019. However, after two long years, Austin Pride finally came back in full swing over the weekend! While…
Based out of Los Angeles, California, Chicano Hollywood is a platform that promotes and advocates for Chicanos and Latinos in all walks of the entertainment industry. Founded by Johnny Murillo, Chicano Hollywood has been groundbreaking and has gained a large following on social media since its inception and has gained a large interest from Latino…
On March 28th, the University of Texas held its 2025 Latino Policy Research Symposium. What started as a student-led initiative developed into a full-day event filled with panels empowering Latinos through policy and politics. This year’s theme was Avanzamos Juntos: Fostering Economic Opportunities. In keeping with the theme, the symposium invited former Assistant Deputy Secretary…
