Preserving culture is highly significant to understanding past struggles, educating communities, and acknowledging the diversity that exists in our landscape. In 2019, The Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a and Latino/a culture launched in Seattle, Washington, making the museum the first ever of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. In partnership with Sea Mar Community Health…
On April 13, Latinitas hosted their annual one-day-only conference, Startup Chica, at the Austin Community College Highland campus. Throughout the day attendees, students between the ages of nine and fourteen, were inspired to create their own startup. Through various workshops, the students broke into teams. They brainstormed the idea, cost, and execution of their businesses,…
In the United States, over 18% of the Latino population (which equals over 8 million people), suffer from mental health related issues. In general, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year, and 1 in 6 youth (NAMI). It’s a topic that is scarcely talked about within Latinx/Hispanic families, but one that is extremely…
In 2013, Natasha Allegri, storyboard artist and writer for Cartoon Network, created a 10-minute episode introducing the world to the quirky and loveable Bee and Puppycat. The episode told the strange tale of a charming girl in her early 20s, Bee, struggling to navigate adulthood when all of the sudden a creature, not a dog…
The holiday season is long gone, but the cozy memories still remain. This past December was particularly special as I finally met our family’s newest edition; Luca. My cousin Fatima’s ten-month-old baby who, during our last visit, was still in her stomach. Now a curious little tike, Luca crawled all over the floor searching for…
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Tx.—Adapted from an award-winning stage play, “Brownsville Bred: Dreaming Out Loud” is an explosive memoir about rising above and becoming more than what is expected of you. The stage play and memoir were written by filmmaker Elaine Del Valle and she explores the trials of girlhood, family relationships and memories of…
Certified Icon, RuPaul Andre Charles, has been discovering people’s Charisma Uniqueness Nerve, and Talent since the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race aired way back in 2009. Since then, the show has garnered immense praise and popularity, becoming an absolute staple in manys lives. Mine included. I had never watched an episode until this past…
By Martina Vásquez Alejandra (Aleja) León was my childhood babysitter, but now she is much more than that. Ever since I can remember, I’ve admired her ability to thrive, her commitment, her ambition, and above all, her perseverance: these are all traits of hers that are visible from the outside. But I’ve always known there…
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…
