This past Saturday, June 1st, Latinitas held their annual Purple Party Fundraiser, but with a fun twist! The guests traded in their fancy dresses and tall shoes for sneakers and shorts as the first-ever Latinitas Purple Party Pickleball Tournament was held! A nearly all-day affair where guests were asked to enjoy the copious vendors, bid…
JCPenney and Latinitas are celebrating their now years-long partnership with a fashion show, and Latinitas Magazine has all the info. On Saturday, August 17th JCPenney and Latinitas will be hosting the Culture is Strength Fashion Show to promote JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder Hispanic Heritage Month collection that will be coming out later this fall in…
The beloved music festival ACL came in hot this year with standout performances by artists like Chappell Roan, Tyler The Creator, and Dua Lipa. Amongst the icons, ACL also had their fair share of legendary Latino Artists. From Carín León to The Marías, The Tiarras, and many more, ACL made sure we knew the festival…
Compiled by Anna Martinez Adriana Velasco is using her Mexican background to bring an intersectional lens to Mattel, ensuring that every little girl will one day see themselves in Barbie. Velasco uses her experience to push forward; being a first-generation graduate from Mexico has not slowed her down and will not. She uses her Latinidad…
Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s Unrepresented podcast segment“20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative individuals to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hi! And Welcome to Unrepresented: 20 Questions With. In this episode, we’ll be collaborating with our Magazine podcast: 20 Questions With. Both Unrepresented…
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…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an important significance and place in higher education. In Austin, Huston-Tillotson University is not just the only Historically Black University in Austin, it is also the oldest higher education institution in the city. The university recently welcomed Dr. Melva K. Williams as their seventh President and Chief Executive President…
Over the weekend, Texas Tribune held their thirteenth annual political Festival in Downtown Austin. It was a three-day event filled with intellectuals, insights, and lots of intrigue as Texas’ greatest minds gathered to discuss the current state of the country. With over 115 events happening throughout the weekend, it’s no surprise Texas Tribune Fest is…
In the United States, over 18% of the Latino population (which equals over 8 million people), suffer from mental health related issues. In general, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year, and 1 in 6 youth (NAMI). It’s a topic that is scarcely talked about within Latinx/Hispanic families, but one that is extremely…
