By Carlota Vásquez The blank page taunts me, Yet here I am, about to try again For the thirtieth, fortieth, One hundredth time. And now that I’ve begun, I realize That only by recurring to metaphors Can I hope to describe poetry To someone other than a poet. To painters: words…
Originally Published on BoldLatina Part of being a ‘Bold Latina’ is daring to step up and change things, but it really takes boldness to do that in a historically male-dominated industry like gaming. And this is precisely what Cristina Amaya, Judith Barbosa and Elaine Gómez —three of the five co-founders of Latinx in Gaming— are doing. These three women not only run this…
When I interviewed Jaron Halmy, one half of “The Halmy Brothers” in both the literal sense as well as in reference to their production company, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. My preconceived notions told me that a director should be intimidating, older, and a little excentric, a producer, a wealthy dashing aristocrat, and…
Here are some accessible and unique theater alternatives to the big chains, like Alamo Drafthouse, Cinemark, or AMC! With movies like Jordan Peele’s “Nope”, Dean Fleischer-Camp’s “Marcel The Shell”, and the iconic “Jurassic World” finale, I’ve probably visited the cinema more times than I can count this summer. While big chains like The Alamo…
Clocking in at a little under three hours, The Hunger Games prequel, and latest addition to the universe, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is immaculate. Trust me when I say, I don’t state that lightly. I’ve been a massive fan of The Hunger Games trilogy since I was 12, fourteen years later and nothing…
Austin, TX — Every September, the heart of downtown Austin transforms into a hub for civic engagement as journalists, thought leaders, and changemakers gather for the Texas Tribune Festival — a three-day celebration of public dialogue and democracy. This year, Latinitas Magazine joined the conversation, spotlighting the power of young Latina voices shaping Texas’ future. Hosted by The Texas Tribune, the…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and one of the best ways to celebrate and honor Hispanic and Latino/x heritage is by reading Annette Chavez Macias’ novel, “Big Chicas Don’t Cry.” Published on September first, Macias’ brand new book is a beautiful piece of literary work centered around family, friendship, love and cherishing one’s Latinx roots. Readers…
HARLINGEN, Tx.—L.A.-based Mexican-American musician MONOGEM, also known as Jen Hirsh, grew up in a family that not only loved music but celebrated it. Specifically, Hirsh’s abuelita would play the timeless bolero track “Bésame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez on repeat throughout the house. “I have the most beautiful memories of my abuelita singing and admiring the…
New Orleans, la ciudad del jazz, la buena comida y la cultura vibrante, ofrece una experiencia única para los viajeros que desean sumergirse en su encanto único. Si estás planeando un viaje a esta ciudad fascinante, aquí te presentamos cinco lugares que no puedes dejar de visitar durante tu estadía. En primer Lugar tenemos Zaserac…
