Latinitas Magazine

Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes will be recognized as a Latina community leader during the September 12 celebration

Salwa Yordi3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

AUSTIN, Texas — Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are getting an early start in Austin as Latinitas joins JCPenney for “Somos Latinitas,” an evening dedicated to Latino culture, creativity, leadership and community. The signature celebration will take place September 12, 2026, at Austin PBS, bringing together families, community members, supporters and local leaders for an evening of culture, music and…

Remembering Selena 30 Years Later

Jenny Castro1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) Decades after her passing, Selena still remains one of the most influential figures in the Latino community and continues to have a major impact in the realm of pop culture both in the U.S. and abroad. Born and raised in Texas, Selena broke ground during the 80s and 90s with…

Commemorating Memorial Day

Jenny Castro2 years ago05 mins

A nationally recognized holiday, Memorial Day has been celebrated since its inception in 1868. That year it was first observed as “Decoration Day,” and proclaimed as such by General John Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (Union Veterans) in remembrance of soldiers killed during the Civil War. The first observance took place at…

Barbie Gets Real: She’s No Longer One Size Fits All

Anna Martinez7 years ago6 years ago011 mins

AUSTIN, Texas—Growing up, Barbie was the role model I always wanted, whether she was the woman who earned straight A’s in school, the woman who bought a Dream House or the girl who didn’t need her parents’ permission. When I became old enough to learn of the negative criticism Barbie faced over her unrealistic proportions,…

Greg Casar Goes To The White House

Camila Dejesus4 years ago07 mins

Earlier this month former Austin City Council Member Gregorio “Greg” Eduardo Casar swapped his Texan boots out for an American Flag pin after his run for Texas’ 35 District Congressman was a resounding success. The Texas Tribune called the results “a landslide victory” as Greg Casar beat Republican Opponent Dan McQueen, earning over 74% of…

Remember Me When I Leave: Vortxz Ends 2024 Texas Tour in Houston

Sonia Sanchez2 years ago06 mins

On Friday, Dec. 6, Vortxz finished their Texas Tour at Bad Astronaut in Houston, TX, which is their hometown and where they started their band. Originally from Pasadena, TX, this Latino Indie Rock band is growing in popularity and is set to continue their national tour in 2025. They recently released their debut album, Remember…

“Hannah’s War” – A Historical Love Story

Anna Martinez6 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Natasha Ford “Hannah’s War” is a gripping cat-and-mouse tale of love, war, deception, and espionage. It is a spy thriller full of suspense, and high-stakes. Jan Eliasberg does a wonderful job bringing a true story to life and highlighting America’s most complex moments in history. The story switches between Dr. Hannah Weiss’ history and…

Nadie sabe lo que va pasar mañana- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasión (Bad Bunny) New Album

Stefhanie Lazo3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

Lo más seguro es que ahora mismo ya todos hemos escuchado más de una canción del nuevo álbum del artista Puertoriqueňo Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio o como todos mejor lo conocemos el conejo malo-Bad bunny. Con el lanzamiento de su nuevo álbum Nadie sabe lo que va pasar mañana ha logrado impactar a una…

Bad Bunny Shines Light On Housing Displacement In Puerto Rico Through Music Video

Camila Dejesus4 years ago4 years ago013 mins

On September 16, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, otherwise known as Bad Bunny, released a music video for his song “El Apagón” along with a 20-minute documentary on the disparities and crises happening in his home island of Puerto Rico. The song serves as an homage to the island and speaks of how beautiful and rich…

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Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes will be recognized as a Latina community leader during the September 12 celebration

Remembering Selena 30 Years Later

Commemorating Memorial Day

Barbie Gets Real: She’s No Longer One Size Fits All

Greg Casar Goes To The White House

Remember Me When I Leave: Vortxz Ends 2024 Texas Tour in Houston

“Hannah’s War” – A Historical Love Story

Nadie sabe lo que va pasar mañana- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasión (Bad Bunny) New Album

Bad Bunny Shines Light On Housing Displacement In Puerto Rico Through Music Video