Last Tuesday I surprised my mom with two tickets to Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, as its current nationwide tour stopped at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall. We were both more than excited for the opportunity to enter the world of satirical comedy and quick-witted jokes. In complete honesty, though I am a theater girlie at…
This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were filled to the brim with enthusiastic readers, well-known authors, and long-established news outlets, all determined to celebrate their love and appreciation for the art of literature as the 28th annual Texas Book Festival was underway. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian…
On November 28th, Latinitas invited former alum, volunteers, and the entire community to their latest event; Latinitas Giving Tuesday Open House: Giving Youth A Seat At The Table, “El punto es que ellas empiecen a tomar un rol protagónico, ellas necesitan tener espacios donde enfrenten pruebas.” Explains Development Operations Coordinator Anais Castellanos, adding that this…
Han pasado once años desde que dejé mi país natal de México y empecé una nueva vida aquí en Estados Unidos, pero cada día me siento más conectada a mis raíces y crecen mis ansias de celebrar la herencia hispana que forma parte de mi. Cada año, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre,…
By Addy Allred This year’s SXSW was a combination of technology, teaching, training, and tempting sessions. Every evening I scrolled through the next day’s activities and seminars, and I found myself overlapping my schedule with a mixed texture of new music, art, film, experiences, and innovation. It was overwhelming but absolutely electrifying. My first decision…
Every March, Austin, Texas becomes the center of the creative universe as South by Southwest (SXSW) brings together innovators, artists, filmmakers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and change‑makers from around the world. What began as a small music festival has evolved into a global platform that explores the ideas shaping our future—across technology, film, music, education, business, and…
Originally published on BoldLatina. Sometimes problems have simple solutions. In order for there to be more Latinx television shows on the air, we have to watch them. Although I’ve been guilty of it more than once, we can’t complain there aren’t enough Latinx TV shows to watch, and then forget to watch the ones that…
Only four years have passed since Guatemalan-born Creative Director Mike Alfaro ingeniously updated lotería, the so-called “Mexican Bingo” game played in Latin America for centuries. It was late 2018 when Alfaro first released the complete set of Millennial Lotería. But these four years have felt like nothing short of a lifetime. Wearied by a worldwide pandemic,…
Hosted by Marisol Acuña 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…
