By Jasmine Juarez AUSTIN, Texas —Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, has quickly become one of our favorites in the U.S. House of Representatives! Born and raised in the Bronx, she is part of New York’s 14th Congressional District, overseeing the Eastern parts of the Bronx and North Central Queens. At just 29-years-old, she is…
While currently on their much-anticipated tour in the United States, Thee Sacred Souls made a recent stop in Seattle on Sunday, February 26th, and they did not disappoint! The band hails from San Diego, California, and has emerged over the past few years with a nostalgic and captivating sound. Signed to Daptone Records, Thee Sacred…
A haunting horror, a spectacular spook, Beetlejuice is the perfect pairing of frightening and fantastic. A musical that marries the macabre of death with the hilarity of just existing. I had the absolute pleasure of attending the National Broadway Tour of Beetlejuice during Press Night at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, and I couldn’t…
By Larissa Davila AUSTIN, Tx. —El 2021 ha comenzado y escucho a muchas personas preparándose para abrir un nuevo negocio o renovar su negocio actual. Me conecto con ustedes porque tengo dos negocios que nacieron en enero. Uno de ellos cumplió 6 años el 8 de enero, y el otro cumplió uno el 2 de…
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…
With her stylish outfits, golden heart, and trademark Nuyorican sass, Andrea Navedo’s charm was palpable from the moment she graced the screen as Xiomara Villanueva in the CW’s hit show Jane The Virgin. For years, as I made my way through college, my mom and I would huddle around the TV in our cramped Brooklyn…
DC Comic film, Blue Beetle was released on August 18th, 2023. The film highlights DC Comic character Jaime Reyes, initially introduced in 2006. 22-year-old actor Xolo Maridueña plays the role of Reyes along with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine as the female lead Jenny Kord. Featuring veteran and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon (Victoria Kord), and…
La diversidad de la música, con su rango de sonidos y ritmos, logra capturar la fusión cultural que caracteriza a sus países de origen. Esto ha permitido influir diversos géneros globalmente. Tanto así que hoy en día, es habitual encontrar artistas y bandas latinas en importantes conciertos y festivales alrededor del mundo. Austin City Limits…
Earlier this month former Austin City Council Member Gregorio “Greg” Eduardo Casar swapped his Texan boots out for an American Flag pin after his run for Texas’ 35 District Congressman was a resounding success. The Texas Tribune called the results “a landslide victory” as Greg Casar beat Republican Opponent Dan McQueen, earning over 74% of…
