By Martina Vásquez I have always wanted to write. Since I was a baby, I would grab any book from my parents’ library, open it in the middle, and start telling a story, never mind that the book itself was upside down, or that I hadn’t yet learned the art of reading. I would fill…
JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder Hispanic Heritage Month Collection kicked off with a very special event in Austin, Texas. For plenty of brands, Hispanic Heritage Month isn’t really something they advocate for or put much of an emphasis on. However, JCPenney put together a special assortment, showcasing how much they value their Hispanic consumers. The entire…
Last Saturday, Latinitas packed up their gear and headed over to the Jewel C. Weitzel Center in San Antonio for an exciting Startup Chica Conference in the city. Startup Chica is Latinitas one-day-only conference that inspires attendees, students between the ages of nine and fourteen, to take a crack at inventing their own business. Throughout…
By Dana Garibaldi MCALLEN, TX. — As a theater student and enthusiast, I know my fair share of Broadway musicals, which I hold near and dear to my heart. One of my personal favorites is “In The Heights” — a four-time Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of a vibrant and predominantly Latino community…
Since 2013, I Live Here I Give Here has been championing nonprofits in the Austin community with their annual fundraiser, Amplify Austin. A two-day event where citizens are encouraged to give back to the community that gives us so much, and donate to some local nonprofits doing a lot of good. Though Amplify’s kickoff date,…
This summer Latinitas commissioned artist J Muzacz and his organization The Mosaic Workshop to create seven mosaic pieces, each dedicated to the courageous women who were being honored at Latinitas’ 20th annual Purple Party Gala. The Mosaic Workshop is an Austin-based art studio that offers, unsurprisingly, workshops on the basics of mosaics all the way…
This summer, JCPenney partnered with Latin Grammy–winning artist Joaquina to launch a limited-edition back-to-school collection called “Be Electric.” The line blends the singer-songwriter’s bilingual heritage, 90s influences, and personal story into a bold collection designed to celebrate individuality and cultural pride. Inspiration Behind the Collection The “Be Electric” line draws from Joaquina’s own teenage years, mixing elements…
Premiering in theaters across the country is brand new film, The Long Game, released April 12th and directed by Julio Quintana starring Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin, and Dennis Quaid. The film is based on the book, Mustang Miracle, by author and attorney Humberto Garcia. The story is inspired by true life events regarding the San…
This Women’s History Month we interviewed Dr. Maria Montero, a Latina working towards ending blindness for women. Dr. Montero is an ophthalmologist and surgeon for Orbis’ Flying Eye Hospital, an aircraft that travels the world to prevent blindness. Blindness is a gendered issue, with 112 million more women than men living with vision loss, including…
