This past weekend Latinitas partnered up with AVANCE and Con Mi Madre to throw a Salsa event benefiting all three local organizations. The event, which took place this past Saturday, was hosted by Telemundo’s very own News Anchor Lorena Placencia. […]
Refugees Services of Texas is holding a “Welcome Home” Donation Drive this Thursday, August 25th, for local families in need. The drive will be held at the RST Austin Service Center tomorrow from 9 to 11 AM. The organization is […]
By Jackie Ibarra Sherry Eklund spent the past 15 years of her life taking pictures of airplanes. With her and her husband in the air, the two ruled the sky and had a successful business. That was until the drones […]
By Carlota Vásquez I met her in wintertime. At least, it was wintertime back home —my friend Joshua’s Instagram was overflowing with pretty pictures of him and his boyfriend in the snow; smiling, hugging, kissing. Meanwhile, I was standing in […]
Hosted by Angelique Hechavarria Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s SoundCloud segment “20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative Latinas and women of color to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! […]
By Dana Garibaldi AUSTIN, Tx—At this year’s Texas Tribune Festival, investigative reporter Jean Guerrero and law professor Cristina Rodríguez discussed the current and controversial immigration policies of the Trump administration, policies which have affected thousands of members of the Latinx […]
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Tx.—In Isabel Ibañez’s debut novel, “Woven in Moonlight,” she weaves a magical story about friendship, romance, rebellion and finding yourself. She uses Bolivian history, politics and culture to create a lush backdrop for the world her […]
By Lacey G. Segars AUSTIN, Texas — As a nonprofit organization, the success of Latinitas is determined greatly by our volunteers. This week we would like to highlight Stephanie Bazan as an outstanding volunteer! Stephanie is the director of communications […]
