By Dana Garibaldi MCALLEN, Tx.—Though this year has been full of many twists and turns, the Latinx community remains strong. It is providing a significant contribution to the economy. According to an article by Nielsen, Latinx consumers currently yield $1.5 trillion in annual buying power, and Latina-majority businesses have seen at least 87% growth over…
Dicen que la experiencia es la madre de la sabiduría. Pero hay veces que los años no son suficientes para ser fluido en la multitud de dialectos que hay en nuestro diverso idioma del español. Ya llevo sobre 13 años siendo una hondureña en Houston, Texas. Me encanta hablar en español con tantas personas en…
By Marissa Palmer AUSTIN, Tx.—You think you know everything about your culture then something changes. And you are left wondering if you’re Latinx enough? But what does it mean to be Latinix? It’s a complicated intersection of identity, ancestry, heritage and history. This raises more questions. Are you more or less Latino if you do…
Seattle has seen an influx of homelessness in recent years. In fact, many West Coast cities have experienced the same issue such as Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Earlier this year, a survey conducted in Portland’s metro area counted about 6,633 homeless, an increase from the last Point-In-Time surveys conducted over the last few…
Yes, you read that right! This week, CapMetro unveiled a new bus honoring Latinitas by promoting the organization’s story and mission. This was only possible due to CapMetro’s incredible CapMetro Cares Program, which supports “local non-profits by providing the advertising space on our vehicles to raise awareness about causes aligning with our values as an…
Austin families are invited to experience a day filled with innovation, culture, creativity and community at the upcoming Latinitas TechKermes 2026, taking place on Saturday, June 6, at Austin PBS. Designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), TechKermes combines hands-on learning experiences with culturally relevant activities that celebrate the…
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United States, and with that comes a lot of excitement, festivities, and cultural celebration. At the same time, there might also be some confusion. If you grew up after Black History Month was instated, you may have never thought to ask why it occurs in…
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….
AUSTIN, Texas—Growing up, Barbie was the role model I always wanted, whether she was the woman who earned straight A’s in school, the woman who bought a Dream House or the girl who didn’t need her parents’ permission. When I became old enough to learn of the negative criticism Barbie faced over her unrealistic proportions,…
