On Monday, February 26, the Center for Latino Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown celebrated Afro-Latino Day for Black History Month. The CLS organized this event to invite UHD students to explore, learn, and celebrate Afro-Latino culture. “UHD students and staff represent immigrant communities from Latin America’s Afro-Latino enclaves, and it is important that we create…
The Affordable Connectivity Program has offered financial support, allowing low-income households to receive internet at a discounted rate, since 2021. But all of that may be coming to a close due to a lack of funding. While the Program initially received $14.2 billion to get it off the ground, as it stands today, the ACP…
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…
Recently, The Washington State Summer Con was held at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, (South of Seattle) from Friday, June 21st to Sunday, June 23rd. Like many comic cons and fan expos held around the country, Washington’s Summer Con was similar and just as fun, filled with so many comic book artists, actors, and celebrities from all…
Last Thursday Camp Latinitas had the opportunity to tour Austin’s famed Moody Center. An arena located on the UT campus that has housed the talents of Bad Bunny, Justin Beiber, Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, and many many more. It was an exceptional opportunity for the young students in Camp Latinitas to get to see behind the…
Que quizá he acabado con las letras y todas sus conjugaciones o quizá ya no hay nada acá dentro que quiera salir para dejarte entender lo que siento. Que quizá ya siento que nada de lo que llevo por dentro ahora te importe. Más bien he dejado de escribirte quizá porque ya no…
When you think of Desi Arnaz, you can’t help but think of his iconic and beloved character “Ricky Ricardo” in the famous I Love Lucy series which aired from 1951 – 1957, and the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour from 1957-1960. The Latino community has every reason to celebrate the legend and brilliance of Arnaz’s contributions to…
Invisibly disabled people experience two drastically different sides of the disability landscape. On the one hand, people may read them as having no physical barriers or immobilities, unlike many people who have visible physical differences. This in turn grants them an ability to blend in with what society would perceive as “normal,” at least at…
After years of anticipation, Austin native and Latina R&B artist Grace Sorensen has finally released her debut album BLUEPRINT and it is phenomenal. Sorensen’s trademark sultry tones and impeccable instrumentation are on full display in this 10-track album as she croons over jazz-like melodies and dazzles over beats that feel as if they jumped straight…
