This summer Latinitas commissioned artist J Muzacz and his organization The Mosaic Workshop to create seven mosaic pieces, each dedicated to the courageous women who were being honored at Latinitas’ 20th annual Purple Party Gala. The Mosaic Workshop is an Austin-based art studio that offers, unsurprisingly, workshops on the basics of mosaics all the way…
Exciting news for the Latinitas community! This year’s annual Purple Party is officially scheduled for June 17th, 2023. Join us for an entire evening of celebration and fun with an exciting Casino Night theme. For readers who are unfamiliar with this annual fundraising event, the purpose of Purple Party is to celebrate 21 amazing years…
Momentos antes de su ascenso a las estrellas, Katya Echazarreta se situó al borde de la historia, desafiando las voces que alguna vez dudaron de ella. “Si hubiera escuchado a una sola de ellas, no estaría aquí, a punto de ir al espacio,” dijo, palabras que demuestran su perseverancia. El 4 de junio de 2022,…
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,…
Just one minute after participating in a One-on-One panel discussion at the Texas Tribune Festival, in which Dallas Mayor, Eric Johnson, spoke on all matters partisan, his excitement toward reelection, and the current state of Texas’s climate, the Wall Street Journal pushed publish on an unexpected piece he’d written. In the article titled “America’s Cities…
Coming off the heels of dominating her first-ever solo set at ACL, local R&B Latina artist Grace Sorensen has released her latest music video, and it’s amazing. The single, “Madness, Madness” is a self-proclaimed “poetic baddie anthem” that celebrates individuality. The music video, which includes dancers from Sorensen’s Mother’s local dance studio The Dance Academy…
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Texas — If you’re looking for a light-hearted read, look no further than “Love in English.” There is one word I would use to describe Maria E. Andreu’s novel: heartwarming. OK, maybe there are two words: heartwarming and adorable. From the very first page, we are thrust into Ana’s world as…
I would love nothing more than to tell you this title, and the subsequent emotional pain that has come out of it, isn’t true. That this is something I, along with hundreds of people who knew them either in passing or deeply, are not currently navigating. That I was given this topic and, with no…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—It’s exciting to think about owning your own business someday. By creating a company that’s uniquely yours, you can dedicate your time towards work that you’re passionate about while surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision. Elena Flores, Founder of Sew Bonita, did just that by turning her…
