By Jackie Ibarra The following is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s latest audio story “Raspas, Raspas.” Volunteer writer Jackie Ibarra gives a rundown of the history of raspas, a timeless Latin treat. You can listen to the audio story on SoundCloud! Jackie: Raspas, raspas, come get your raspas! Ah, there’s nothing better than hearing the…
By Lorena Koppel Editor’s Note: Social distancing and self-isolation have tested our creativity with keeping in touch with friends, co-workers and loved ones. Easter and Passover were the first holidays that certainly challenged traditions and family gatherings. Though it is unfortunate we were not able to celebrate together, one of Latinitas’ very own Media Chica…
Iconic, beautiful, and fierce, Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno is famously known for being the first Latina to win an Academy Award which she accomplished in 1961 for her role as “Anita” in West Side Story. At 92 years old, Moreno’s career kicked off in the 1950s in which she appeared in films such as…
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…
By Carla R. Martinez CARLSBAD, N.M.— Before hearing about the horrific murder of Vanessa Guillen, a U.S. military solider killed on the grounds of Ford Hood in Killeen, Tx. I too wanted to serve in the military. Once hearing the trail of events in Guillen’s case, I soon changed my mind on serving this country. …
If your city is lucky enough to be one of the stops on Taylor Swift’s highly sought-after Era’s Tour, chances are, this isn’t the first time you’ve heard about it. No, it’s much more likely that, with the show selling out 52 nights, each holding over 70 thousand people, like Houston, your town too has…
With her stylish outfits, golden heart, and trademark Nuyorican sass, Andrea Navedo’s charm was palpable from the moment she graced the screen as Xiomara Villanueva in the CW’s hit show Jane The Virgin. For years, as I made my way through college, my mom and I would huddle around the TV in our cramped Brooklyn…
Talented, beautiful, and intelligent, singer Lupita Infante has emerged in the music industry singing both modern and traditional-styled Mexican rancheras, while becoming an inspiration and advocate for women through her lyrical content. She is also a rising star within the Regional-Mexican music scene and has already garnered two Grammy nominations for work on her debut…
Last week, The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions along with their platforms. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered a wide variety of issues beyond just…
