Last Tuesday I surprised my mom with two tickets to Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, as its current nationwide tour stopped at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall. We were both more than excited for the opportunity to enter the world of satirical comedy and quick-witted jokes. In complete honesty, though I am a theater girlie at…
On June 17th, 2023 country music legend George Strait played to a packed house at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. For those unfamiliar, Strait, (a native Texan), changed the landscape of country music when he emerged in the early 1980s, bringing a more modern authentic take on the genre which at the time was experiencing…
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 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. …
By Carlota Vásquez Dear Moon, There is a myth that comes from the Arhuaco indigenous people, the natives of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and so it goes: when the world was created, all its inhabitants, including the Arhuaco tribe, lived in pitch-black darkness. Then one day, one of their women gave birth to…
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…
By Dana Garibaldi AUSTIN, Tx—At this year’s Texas Tribune Festival, investigative reporter Jean Guerrero and law professor Cristina Rodríguez discussed the current and controversial immigration policies of the Trump administration, policies which have affected thousands of members of the Latinx community including the attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Including what seems…
Since being sworn in, President Joe Biden hasn’t slowed down when it comes to signing and enforcing change in the US. According to Ballotpedia, “As of November 14, 2022, President Joe Biden (D) had signed 104 executive orders, 110 presidential memoranda, 357 proclamations, and 69 notices.” Biden even signed nine executive orders on the day…
Hairspray came to Houston last Tuesday, June 4 during their National Tour as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2024-2025 Season, and I was pleased to attend Media Night. This all-new touring production of Hairspray is currently in its third season and reunites Broadway’s award-winning creative team, Director Jack O’Brien and…
