By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Texas— I was 11-years-old when I attended my first concert. It was an intense night in the Rio Grande Valley with cover bands that were the Latino versions of AC/DC, Guns n’ Roses and Metallica. Not exactly your typical experience as an elementary kid. Yet there I was: little Raven…
By Natasha Ford “Clap When You Land,” Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest novel-in-verse explores two identities, one in the Dominican Republic and one in New York City, and what it means to be Dominican and Afro-Latinx. She also deals with grief, family and finding out how you fit into a world without a loved one. “Clap When…
AUSTIN, Texas — Every four years, when the Olympic Games were aired, it was a family event. My eyes were glued to the television watching athletes from around the world compete in gymnastics, swimming or basketball. Once again, I was anxiously awaiting the Summer Games and the captivating performances by athletes —but COVID-19 has shattered…
By Jackie Ibarra AUSTIN, Texas — There are about 28 different ways to cook Tilapia fish. I have seen my parents do everything they possibly can to it —diced, grilled, fried, seasoned and pretty much everything humanly possible to a fish. When Tilapia fish came home I knew it meant dollars had to be stretched…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Texas— As someone who was born early enough to be a Millenial and just late enough to be considered Gen Z, I grew up watching an interesting set of celebrities. Women like JLo and Shakira were starting to burst onto the scene, but I personally got attached to a slightly…
By Rosa Ramirez and Elisa Garcia AUSTIN, Texas—During a global pandemic like we are facing today, many have the option of working from home and prioritizing their health and community. Unfortunately, not everyone can fulfill their work responsibilities and get a paycheck from the comfort of their home. I do not work in the healthcare…
By Lorena Koppel Editor’s Note: Social distancing and self-isolation have tested our creativity with keeping in touch with friends, co-workers and loved ones. Easter and Passover were the first holidays that certainly challenged traditions and family gatherings. Though it is unfortunate we were not able to celebrate together, one of Latinitas’ very own Media Chica…
AUSTIN, Texas — Feeling blessed, never stressed is the attitude we teach our chicas to take on the world —that includes social media. With TikTok’s rise in popularity, we have seen the girls get up and dance to songs such as “Sunday Best,” “Don’t Start Now” and “Renegade.” This week on Club Latinitas at Home,…
By Laura Donnelly Everyone has a song or a few songs that make them think of someone or something special. Some songs remind us of people we love, others, times we’ve overcome an obstacle. For actress and comedian Cristela Alonzo – she has strung those particular songs together into a memoir producing a soundtrack of…
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