Throughout history, the United States has seen itself through various wars and uncertain political and economic predicaments. One of those being The Cuban Missile Crisis which took place from October 16th – October 28th in 1962, almost leading to a destructive nuclear war. This month marks 61 years since the potential war took place between…
Light up those sparklers and get ready for a Party In the USA, it’s the fourth of July yet again! This Independence Day may be in the middle of a week, but don’t let that rain on your (4th of July) parade. Latinitas Magazine has four fun ways to ring in the 4th, and have…
With Black History coming to an end, we want to take the time to highlight and celebrate 4 amazing women who were groundbreaking in their lives and careers. From entrepreneurship to inventing products to becoming the first in their field, check out the following list of inspiring women who made history in the United States. …
Brownsville, Texas couple, Jennifer Serrano and Veronica Vasquez will celebrate 10 years this November since the launch of their “Pink Latina Power Tee”. The t-shirt that laid the foundations of their trendy lifestyle brand, JZD. JZD is a collection of stylish apparel, accessories, and custom embroidery items. From t-shirts to loungewear, tote bags, jewelry, and…
El vibrante color rojo de las flores de pascua y villancicos nos preparan para la fiesta global que es la Navidad. De niña creciendo en Honduras, recuerdo anticipar con mucha emoción la noche del 24 de diciembre, más que la del 25. Consentida por la cocina sabrosa Navideña hondureña como montucas, piernas de cerdo horneadas…
On the cusp of a new year, Latinitas has debuted a new mission that beautifully reflects the organization’s growth and direction. The new mission statement is “To empower girls and their communities through culturally relevant education” and touches on the key aspects that set Latinitas apart; their culture, and curriculum which go beyond helping their…
Filmmaker and Director Reed Harkness has been creating movies starring his half-brother Sam since they were children. Back then, when Reed was 18 and Sam was 11, there wasn’t much to worry about. The pair would head out into the wilderness, try different practical effects, and see what stuck. The older they got, the more…
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…
Today marks Juneteenth, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021. Also known as “Emancipation Day,” the day is the longest-serving holiday which celebrates the ending of slavery in the state of Texas proclaimed on June 19th, 1865. The backdrop of Juneteenth coincides with the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The proclamation became…
Latinitas mission is to empower girls and their communities through culturally relevant education.
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