Last week, Latinitas celebrated its twentieth anniversary at the Latinitas Purple Party for Chica Power Gala. As part of the annual fundraiser, Latinitas chooses six courageous female leaders to honor. The women that were chosen all have incredible stories and immense accolades, but what sets them apart is the passion they bring to their field….
Latin Grammy-nominated artist Bruses musical journey has been quite spectacular. From overcoming a horrific car accident at the age of 20 to blossoming into her own as an artist, the young Mexican singer/songwriter shows true depth and authenticity in her lyrics which reflect genuine introspective feelings while evoking an array of emotions. Tackling issues such…
By Martina Vásquez I have always wanted to write. Since I was a baby, I would grab any book from my parents’ library, open it in the middle, and start telling a story, never mind that the book itself was upside down, or that I hadn’t yet learned the art of reading. I would fill…
Join Latinitas’ at Startup Chica, a one-day conference where students (ages 9 to 14) break into teams to conceptualize, create, and pitch their own business ideas! Throughout the day, students will learn what it takes to run a business from real business owners like CEO and Founder of The Latina Foundation, Bessy Martinez; Co-Founder of…
Cinco de Mayo (5th of May), is a widely celebrated annual holiday in the United States, one that is also synonymous with huge parties, alcohol, and celebratory gatherings connected to Mexican culture. Contrary to popular misconceptions, it is not Mexican Independence Day (Actually September 16th) which it is often mistaken for. Behind the parties, festivities,…
On Thursday, October 3, otherwise known as Mean Girls Day, PR Agency The Bonita Project held their second-annual Bonita Amplifies Mixer celebrating Latina Talent, Content Creators, and students but this time with a Mean Girls twist! Despite the agency’s New York City roots, the event took place in Austin, at the popular Taquero Mucho, a…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—After spending the majority of her life trying to fit in with society’s beauty standards and perception of “normalcy,” Michelle Faraco decided it was time to tell the world about what she had been covering up. Now, she has a social movement called Moon Child, named after her astrological sign’s…
En Texas, donde el calor parece nunca terminar y el frío nunca comienza, puede ser difícil adentrarse en el ambiente acogedor y tibio de la temporada de otoño. Por eso he investigado y juntado una lista de las 10 mejores películas para ver durante la temporada de otoño. !Así que prepara tus palomitas, toma tu…
This past weekend, the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival went off without a hitch as politicians and activists alike conjured in the heart of Austin. The event took place, as it often does, in the Omni Hotel, utilizing nearby venues like the beloved Paramount Theatre and Episcopal Church to house inspiring political chats and panels. While,…
