INTERVIEW: ‘Real Women Have Curves’ Star Tatianna Córdoba Talks Broadway Debut

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…

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Poesía: School Shooting

By Manoela Torres Editor’s Note:  “School Shooting” dives into gun violence and may be sensitive for some readers. According to Everytown Research, there were at least 130 incidents of gun violence on school grounds in 2019. In 2020, 66 incidents of gun violence has been reported.  You are lucky if you come out alive If…

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Getting Real With Huston-Tillotson University’s President Dr. Melva K. Williams

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…

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Void In The Imagination: “Wakanda Forever” Sets to be Historic With Indigenous Representation in Superhero Films

The sequel to “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had a much anticipated opening night on Friday,  November 11th. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film’s historic for a couple of reasons. The first installment was of course impactful due to it’s predominantly Black cast, with the main…

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