By Marissa Palmer AUSTIN, Tx.—You’re hanging out with your friends, talking, joking and laughing with each other. The flow and pattern of the conversation is easy, not forced. And it isn’t just the conversation that flows easily; it’s the body language. It’s all so natural, fluid and utterly unrestrained. There is no tension or anxiety,…
September 15, 2025 — Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel to space, has already secured her place in history with honors like the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a spot in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Now, she’s being recognized in a new way — as a Barbie doll. On Monday, Mattel unveiled…
Social Dance is a type of dance that has “social function and context.” Social dances are usually intended for participation and to socialize for entertainment during social functions. Most social dances are partner dances. One is the lead and the other is the follower. The lead is usually the one in charge of the dance…
This past week Refinery 29 published an article spotlighting just how important mentorship programs designed specifically for Latinas are. While the piece took a harsh look into why these programs may be so sparse in LatinX spaces, it also highlighted some organizations that are aimed at evening the playing field for young Latinas. Organizations like…
In the 1980s a new and fascinating genre of music emerged, which combined elements of disco, dance, pop, and electronic-styled music. This innovative form of music was coined “Freestyle” otherwise known as “Latin Hip Hop” at the time, or “Latin Freestyle”/“Latin Disco”. Most artists who emerged with this new sound started in the underground music…
By BeLatina Daily Man’s landing on the moon was just that: the landing of (white) man on the moon. The thought of a woman or a person of color landing on the natural satellite has rarely been imagined. However, NASA has managed to change that. The space agency has launched its first digital graphic novel, imagining…
By Diana Reyes Experiences shape us and make us who we are. Learning to live by yourself in a different country is something that will make an impact your whole life. Food always accompanies us throughout our lives, but the moments and the people we share our lives with make those flavors unforgettable. Each flavor…
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…
In celebration of Black History Month, we have compiled a list of ‘5 Historic Black Innovators to Know’. Over the course of history, many Black Americans have contributed to the success of many industries including science and technology, politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more. The 5 following individuals are held in high regard for their…
