Mexican artist Una Canción Bonita, otherwise known as Karely Rincón is releasing her debut album this April 5th, and I caught up with her at SXSW to talk all about it! EL VIAJE is a self-described alternative Latin pop piece of art that touches upon different stages of Rincón’s life, documenting the highs and lows…
Today officially kicks off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, in which we will see many festivals and vibrant activities celebrating the Latino community all around the United States. Initiated originally by Congressman George E. Brown in 1968 out of California, Hispanic Heritage started off as a week to acknowledge Hispanic and Latino contributions to…
Summer is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to unwind and relax as more sunny days approach and we officially hit the half-way mark of the year. For many of us, we’ve had to learn how to navigate through hectic work schedules, school, doctor appointments, and everyday life occurrences. As we enter summer,…
A esa niña que llora siempre que se ríe. a ella que su manera de ayudar a los demás con sus problemas deja de pensar en los suyos propios. A esa niña con el corazón roto y las esperanzas perdidas. Esa niña que necesita un abrazo fuerte todos los días, pero casi nunca lo recibe…
The Bay Area Book Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year June 1-2 and will feature several Latina authors, including Dani Trujillo. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Trujillo about her books, her experience as an up-and-coming Latina author, and what we can expect from her at this year’s festival. This will…
February is the perfect month to celebrate love as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching (Feb 14th). During this time, many go out of their way to show their appreciation and love towards their family, friends, and significant others. Whether you are throwing a Galentine’s Party, or celebrating with your spouse, consider getting them a budget-friendly…
This title may come as a surprise to you considering that Latinos have historically been underrepresented in the Tech industry. This is something Latinitas has always taken to heart. Empowering our students to change the disappointing statistic that only 2% of Latinas work in the Tech field through our programs and conferences. However, according to…
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…
On Friday, November 17th, 2023, The Hispanic Roundtable of the South Sound held their 21st annual Latinx Youth Summit at Centralia College (Centralia, WA). This year’s theme was titled “La Cultura en mi es Una Brasa Ardiente,” (The Culture in me is a Blazing Ember). Founded in 2002, The Hispanic Roundtable is a non-profit organization…
