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…
With songs like ‘Yisilandia’ and ‘Skittles’, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter GALE is no stranger to heartbreak, but on her latest single, “Sería Cool,” she’s exploring a different perspective. The acoustic-pop anthem finds GALE post-breakup but still sees her imagining what life with her lover could have been like. As GALE explains it, “‘Sería Cool’ is about…
Just last week, Latina and Filipina actress Tatianna Córdoba’s dreams came true as she made her Broadway debut, starring as Ana García in the musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves, inspired by Josefina López’s 1990 play. Córdoba was honored to redefine the role that’s best known for America Ferrera’s incredible portrayal in the 2002…
Last Saturday, February 10, Latinas Love Sneakers presented their inaugural Galentine’s Sneaker Gala & Fundraiser in Houston, Texas. The founder Yvonne Guidry, affectionately known as “Spoiled Latina,” started Latinas Love Sneakers to amplify the Latina sneaker-loving community through digital content and pop-up experiences. She organized this first event to benefit her new nonprofit organization, Jefita…
Hey Latinitas! If you’re looking for something to do this summer, without the risk of getting a sunburn, Austin Creative Reuse is the place for you. Not many people have heard of this earth-friendly Austin gem, but ACR’s aim is to divert waste from going to landfill while also providing the City of Austin with…
By Anna Martinez Salena Guipzot is a barrio-grown Latina who is teaching young women of color how to navigate positions of power. Guipzot does not drive from the north to the barrio every morning. Her home is the barrio. In her spare time, she is not seeking out communities to serve because she is part…
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…
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…
For Dia De Los Muertos, Mattel has released two Barbies coinciding with the holiday for this year’s collection. Celebrated primarily throughout Mexico and amongst Mexican-American communities during the first week of November, Dia De Los Muertos is a tradition associated with honoring those who have passed. During this time, many take time to create their…
