Home. I drive over 500 miles from Baton Rouge to Alice, TX to go home at least 5 times a year. I mainly go for holidays and birthdays. Sometimes, I even lengthen the trip to visit Austin first and meet up with old college chums and extended family. Because of this, I spend most of my…
1. Swarm Yes, we are starting with a TV show, but it really was my most-anticipated premiere, and god did it pay off. Swarm is an Amazon Prime original created by Donald Glover (yes that Donald Glover) and showrunner Janine Nabers, directed by, once again, Donald Glover and Adamma Ebo, and starring Dominique Fishback and…
Meet the young Chicana singer-songwriter who is making waves in the music industry with her authentic style and charisma! Artist Jay Roxxx brings Chicano culture and California swag to the forefront along with her distinct style and versatile musical talents. Her natural ability to draw and appeal to listeners lies in her raw emotional vocal…
By Addy Allred This year’s SXSW was a combination of technology, teaching, training, and tempting sessions. Every evening I scrolled through the next day’s activities and seminars, and I found myself overlapping my schedule with a mixed texture of new music, art, film, experiences, and innovation. It was overwhelming but absolutely electrifying. My first decision…
By Manoela Torres She loved the beautiful jungle of loops she carried in her head She loved how they wrapped around her fingers; How they couldn’t and wouldn’t be tamed She loved how stubborn they were: whenever someone tried to undo them, they would jump right up and become as lively as ever She…
Since 2013, I Live Here I Give Here has been championing nonprofits in the Austin community with their annual fundraiser, Amplify Austin. A two-day event where citizens are encouraged to give back to the community that gives us so much, and donate to some local nonprofits doing a lot of good. Though Amplify’s kickoff date,…
While there are many streaming services out there creating and funding documentaries, no one has quite the reach that Netflix has. For years now Netflix has been shining a light on the important issues with their documentaries. Academy award-winning films that make us aware of a slew of issues that exist right under our noses….
Originally published on BoldLatina. Sometimes problems have simple solutions. In order for there to be more Latinx television shows on the air, we have to watch them. Although I’ve been guilty of it more than once, we can’t complain there aren’t enough Latinx TV shows to watch, and then forget to watch the ones that…
No es necesario ser salvadoreño para compartir el orgullo y la admiración sobre los cambios que el pulgarcito de Centro América está generando en estos últimos años. Este año como los últimos tres e viajado a mi país para compartir tiempo en familia con mi seres queridos y también disfrutar de los nuevos centros turísticos…
