Mayra Ramales

Mayra Ramales is media creator and analyst from Queens, NY, and currently residing in Austin, TX. She studied science communications at LaGuardia Community College and New York University, and is currently finishing her dual masters in Latin American Studies and Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin. She has been an active concert photographer in the New York City and Austin music scenes for the past decade. She joined Latinitas as Magazine Editor in summer 2022. Her goal is to connect media creation to political issues in order to build awareness and cultivate curiosity, courageousness, and autonomy in up-and-coming young women writers.

Void In The Imagination: “Wakanda Forever” Sets to be Historic With Indigenous Representation in Superhero Films

The sequel to “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had a much anticipated opening night on Friday,  November 11th. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film’s historic for a couple of reasons. The first installment was of course impactful due to it’s predominantly Black cast, with the main…

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Getting Real With Huston-Tillotson University’s President Dr. Melva K. Williams

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an important significance and place in higher education. In Austin, Huston-Tillotson University is not just the only Historically Black University in Austin, it is also the oldest higher education institution in the city.  The university recently welcomed Dr. Melva K. Williams as their seventh President and Chief Executive President…

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