Based out of Los Angeles, California, Chicano Hollywood is a platform that promotes and advocates for Chicanos and Latinos in all walks of the entertainment industry. Founded by Johnny Murillo, Chicano Hollywood has been groundbreaking and has gained a large following on social media since its inception and has gained a large interest from Latino…
Home. I drive over 500 miles from Baton Rouge to Alice, TX to go home at least 5 times a year. I mainly go for holidays and birthdays. Sometimes, I even lengthen the trip to visit Austin first and meet up with old college chums and extended family. Because of this, I spend most of my…
By Manoela Torres The hollow of lifeless soil Bleeds injustice and punctures lives This scar they sow, so splendidly cruel The scar unties soil It separates blood, lacks life It dissects landscapes, starves dreams This victory of an unpromised land Stabs imperfection and corrupts chained eutopia It absorbs the prayers of the voices that…
Conversations in November revolve around Thanksgiving and preparing for the rush of Christmas and New Years. We’re in a time always rife with holiday celebrations. Stores are already thoroughly stocked with Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas knick-knacks and treats. While the holidays are a time to be cherished, it is crucial that everyone takes the time…
Hosted by Carlota Vásquez Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s SoundCloud podcast “20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative individuals to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hola Chicas! Welcome to 20 Questions With, a podcast in conjunction with Latinitas Magazine. Latinitas Magazine is a strong…
This past weekend I had the absolute delight of attending “Como La Flor: Blossoming Identities Through Trans Latina Cinema”, a small film festival featuring local Trans Latina directors curated by art collective The Gallery ATX. The event took place Saturday night, at the Moontower Cider Company, and as soon as I walked through those doors…
On Friday, Dec. 6, Vortxz finished their Texas Tour at Bad Astronaut in Houston, TX, which is their hometown and where they started their band. Originally from Pasadena, TX, this Latino Indie Rock band is growing in popularity and is set to continue their national tour in 2025. They recently released their debut album, Remember…
Los orígenes del Día de la Tierra; La historia de el día de la tierra empieza con una persona, el senador Gaylord Nelson. El Senador, originario de Wisconsin estaba preocupado por el estado del ambiente de los Estados Unidos. El Senador, junto con muchos otros, fue testigo del derrame de aceite en Santa Bárbara,…
Like many back in 2018, I tuned in to the first season of the rebooted Queer Eye and was immediately hooked. I fell in love with the feel-good energy that surrounded the Fab Five. When I heard about them filming a season that was taking place solely in Austin, I couldn’t wait. Fortunately, I didn’t…
