Mexican-American Actor Jorge Guerra has been a fan of Hamilton for a while now, which made it a dream come true when he was brought on as a swing and understudy for the Broadway National Tour of the beloved show. Tonight, the First-Gen star will be performing in Austin, a city he lovingly calls home,…
Last week, Latinitas celebrated its twentieth anniversary at the Latinitas Purple Party for Chica Power Gala. As part of the annual fundraiser, Latinitas chooses six courageous female leaders to honor. The women that were chosen all have incredible stories and immense accolades, but what sets them apart is the passion they bring to their field….
Juneteenth as we know it today, is a holiday celebrated annually on June 19th. The day itself has been celebrated through the years and signifies the decree that was issued on June 19th, 1865 by Major General Gordon Granger, which recognized and proclaimed freedom for slaves in the state of Texas. The day officially became…
Young girls emitted creative sparks at the Latinitas Startup Chica conference at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in South Austin on April 11. Girls 9-14 years old participated in the annual event by hatching entrepreneurial wellness ideas that they pitched to a panel of judges. Throughout the day, six groups of 10 girls each…
Austin FC Goalkeeper Brad Stuver Named 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes Program Ambassador NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2025) – Major League Soccer (MLS), RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change (BPC) today announced the 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes—four Austin-area community leaders who exemplify innovation, resilience, and service. The 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes include: Fidel…
Just last week, Latina and Filipina actress Tatianna Córdoba’s dreams came true as she made her Broadway debut, starring as Ana García in the musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves, inspired by Josefina López’s 1990 play. Córdoba was honored to redefine the role that’s best known for America Ferrera’s incredible portrayal in the 2002…
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is the gift that keeps on giving. With iconic red carpet looks, legendary songs, and an even more incredible cast, Barbie is going to be in the cultural zeitgeist for a long time. Perhaps one of, if not the most memorable scenes in the film is when America Ferrera’s character Gloria looks…
SXSW is currently taking over Austin and downtown is filled with excitement as people make their way toward insightful panels, enthralling music, and star-studded premieres, myself included. I had the opportunity to watch Diane Warren: Relentless (which premieres today at SXSW) and speak with the director, Bess Kargman. The documentary follows Diane Warren, a legendary…
At its core, South by Southwest (SXSW) is a launchpad for innovation. The festival’s Interactive track has become one of the most influential tech gatherings in the world, often spotlighting trends years before they reach the mainstream. Major breakthroughs have debuted at SXSW, including early exposure for Twitter in 2007. Since then, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality,…
