I first heard about Natalia Sylester while interning at Austin Bat Cave because she was the judge for a youth writing contest my manager led. Natalia was born in Lima, Peru, and has lived in Texas and Florida. She graduated from UMiami with a BA in Creative Writing. Her most recent novel, which features…
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Norma McCorvey, otherwise known as “Jane Roe”, nullifying Texas’s abortion ban and citing that women had the constitutional right to choose for themselves whether they had abortions without governmental interference. Now, nearly 50 years later, Roe V. Wade has officially been overturned, firing off…
Culture. Style. Impact. JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder brand is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the launch of its “SOMOS” (We Are) collection. Designed with bold colors and cultural pride, the line features apparel and accessories that honor identity and community. Best part? 100% of net profits benefit Latinitas! What You’ll Find Explore the Hope & Wonder “SOMOS” collection today and celebrate…
Since the overturning of Roe V Wade back in June of 2022, citizens have been begging the government not just to overrule the overruling, but to create new legislation that makes abortion care more accessible. This is especially needed in certain states, like Texas, which upon the court’s decision has banned all forms of abortion…
This year’s SXSW featured a plethora of riveting panels from famous casts to famous musicians, and for a moment it seemed as if every celebrity in the world was in the Lone Star State. As if the festival couldn’t get any more exciting, NASA decided to hold a keynote session with the astronauts who will…
By Samantha Paradiso AUSTIN, Tx.—The Latinx and Hispanic community have faced much discrimination in the U.S., from the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots to inhumane conditions in detention centers. In América Latina, it’s not much different, there’s femicide in Mexico, the subway protests of Chile, protests in Panama for constitutional reform, Puerto Rico’s protests for Ricardo…
Se suman los días y, posiblemente, los propósitos de año nuevo durante este primer trimestre del año. En este trimestre verde, en términos de desarrollo, agreguemos metas que conviertan nuestra huella ecológica en una más verde y sostenible para los seres humanos y la vida silvestre de nuestro planeta. Un hábito ecológico que recomiendo es…
Last week, Latinitas celebrated its twentieth anniversary at the Latinitas Purple Party for Chica Power Gala. As part of the annual fundraiser, Latinitas chooses six courageous female leaders to honor. The women that were chosen all have incredible stories and immense accolades, but what sets them apart is the passion they bring to their field….
By Marissa Palmer AUSTIN, Tx.—You’re hanging out with your friends, talking, joking and laughing with each other. The flow and pattern of the conversation is easy, not forced. And it isn’t just the conversation that flows easily; it’s the body language. It’s all so natural, fluid and utterly unrestrained. There is no tension or anxiety,…
