Latina Weightlifter Cinthia Martinez Created Latina Lifters

Originally published on Over the years, strength sports like powerlifting which stems from weightlifting have seen an uptick in participation by women. What is powerlifting? It is where the heaviest weight is used in three different categories: squat, benchpress and deadlift. Fitness experts say the benefits of lifting weights whether in workout or sport for women can…

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EternoSteeLo to Host 6th Annual Barrio Muertos Party in San Antonio November 2nd

Photography By: Carmen Peña, @onelovephotogsatx For Dia de los Muertos, EternoSteeLo Culture will host its 6th annual Barrio Muertos event in San Antonio, Texas at the Alamo Beer Company. Founded by entrepreneur and rap artist Ese Davy Espinoza, EternoSteeLo is a well-known and popular Chicano clothing brand based in San Antonio that hosts events throughout…

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Las maravillas de CTIM a través de libros: lecturas que niños disfrutarán

“Desde que nacen, los niños son curiosos. Usted puede desarrollar esa curiosidad natural al fomentar sus intereses en la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemática (CTIM)”, según la Administración para Niños y Familias (ACF), una división del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos.  Nunca es demasiado temprano para introducir a los niños…

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Mexican teen develops app to help deaf sister communicate with world

By Anna Martinez According to Mexico’s statistics agency, 6 million Mexicans are deaf or hard-of-hearing.  17-years-old Estrella Salazar from Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, is on a mission to help this population.   Salazar developed an app that allows people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to communicate more easily. The app is called, “Hands with Voice,” and it helps…

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Jenny’s Classic Critiques: The Jazz Singer (1980)

Released in 1980 and directed by Richard Fleischer, “The Jazz Singer” is a musical drama featuring singing superstar Neil Diamond, multi-talented actress Lucie Arnaz, and legendary British actor Laurence Olivier.  The film was subsequently released after 3 previous versions, first dating back to 1927. Unlike the previous film adaptations, this particular version differs as it’s…

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