Latinitas Magazine

Latinitas Students Highlight Leadership and Representation in STEM at Western Governors University

Salwa Yordi5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Latinitas extends its sincere thanks to Western Governors University for hosting a meaningful and inspiring gathering focused on representation and leadership in STEM. Our Latinitas students were honored to join young leaders from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and Girl Scouts of Central Texas for an engaging conversation centered on what it means to lead, innovate, and break barriers…

Entre las estrellas: La trayectoria inspiracional de Katya Echazarreta

Mariana Barragan1 year ago010 mins

Momentos antes de su ascenso a las estrellas, Katya Echazarreta se situó al borde de la historia, desafiando las voces que alguna vez dudaron de ella. “Si hubiera escuchado a una sola de ellas, no estaría aquí, a punto de ir al espacio,” dijo, palabras que demuestran su perseverancia. El 4 de junio de 2022,…

4 Countries in Latin America That Are Doing Sustainability Right

Anna Martinez6 years ago5 years ago010 mins

By Samantha Paradiso AUSTIN, Tx. —Reusable straws and greenwashing may have swept sustainability into the mainstream, but South America, the continent south of the equator, has had the eco-friendly movement down way before it was cool. Regardless of the circles you run in, sustainability has become a buzzword consumers cannot seem to escape. The topic…

4 things you can do to advocate for abortion rights

Camila Dejesus4 years ago4 years ago013 mins

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…

Honoring Evelyn Cisneros: First Mexican-American Prima Ballerina in The U.S

Jenny Castro3 years ago2 years ago018 mins

An icon in the world of ballet, Evelyn Cisneros has long been considered a groundbreaking trailblazer and a great inspiration for women and Latinos everywhere. Dancing since childhood, Cisneros overcame insecurities and pushed through adversities throughout her career leading her to much success and notoriety. Recognized as the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United…

Exploring the Flaws in America’s “Immigration Nation”

Anna Martinez6 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Dana Garibaldi AUSTIN, Tx—At this year’s Texas Tribune Festival, investigative reporter Jean Guerrero and law professor Cristina Rodríguez discussed the current and controversial immigration policies of the Trump administration, policies which have affected thousands of members of the Latinx community including the attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Including what seems…

6 Skills to Learn While Stuck at Home

Anna Martinez6 years ago5 years ago012 mins

By Kirsty Brewster AUSTIN, Texas — Currently, the City of Austin ordered a shelter-in-place in Travis county and it is advised to only leave our homes for essential places such as grocery stores, hospitals and pharmacies and to keep practicing social distancing, according to Austin Monthly. That means places like schools, gyms, theaters and libraries…

A Day At Startup Chica: Latinitas Entrepreneurial Conference

Camila Dejesus2 years ago021 mins

On April 13, Latinitas hosted their annual one-day-only conference, Startup Chica, at the Austin Community College Highland campus. Throughout the day attendees, students between the ages of nine and fourteen, were inspired to create their own startup. Through various workshops, the students broke into teams. They brainstormed the idea, cost, and execution of their businesses,…

Comida festiva con un toque latino

Domenica Artieda2 years ago06 mins

Durante las festividades, la comida es un elemento central que reúne a familiares y amigos. Este año, ¿por qué no añadir un toque latino a las celebraciones con platos que fusionan tradiciones y sabores de América Latina? Aquí te presento algunas ideas deliciosas para platos principales, aperitivos, bebidas y acompañamientos que seguramente deleitarán a todos…

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Latinitas Students Highlight Leadership and Representation in STEM at Western Governors University

Entre las estrellas: La trayectoria inspiracional de Katya Echazarreta

4 Countries in Latin America That Are Doing Sustainability Right

4 things you can do to advocate for abortion rights

Honoring Evelyn Cisneros: First Mexican-American Prima Ballerina in The U.S

Exploring the Flaws in America’s “Immigration Nation”

6 Skills to Learn While Stuck at Home

A Day At Startup Chica: Latinitas Entrepreneurial Conference

Comida festiva con un toque latino