After months of promoting and planning, this past weekend Latinitas finally held their latest Start-Up conference, Eco Chica. A one-day-only event where attendees, ages 9 to 14, are given an exclusive look at what it really takes to be an entrepreneur. The kids are separated into groups and then tasked with coming up with a…
Let the romance flourish this Valentine’s Day as you prepare to celebrate. For those lovely couples out there looking for some cozy date night ideas, we have compiled a few options for you to look over. From more intimate settings to enjoying the arts, think about traditional or innovative ways to celebrate love and romance….
This past weekend Latinitas and JCPenney joined forces once again for the official launching of JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder Hispanic Heritage Month Collection in San Antonio. The event took place Saturday morning at the Ingram Park Mall. Latinitas students and family from all over the city were invited to join in on the celebration with…
This past Sunday on January 21st, 2024, The Seattle Boss Market held its 3rd annual “Vision Board + Networking” event in Kent, Washington. Founder Alondra Vasquez started The Seattle Boss Market in 2021 after opening her online clothing boutique PrettyAShop the previous year. Since starting “The Seattle Boss Market,” Vasquez has held vendor pop-up events…
Released in 1979, Boulevard Nights is a film centered on two characters played by Richard Yniguez (Raymond), and Danny De La Paz (Chuco). The story focuses on Raymond and Chuco, two brothers living in East Los Angeles who navigate adolescence and young adulthood whilst being surrounded by temptation along with local street gangs. Older brother…
Lina Clar was created by Houstonian and Mexican American, Clarisa Ferreyra, back in December 2019 with her first design, concha earrings she created as a gift for her older sister. Ferreyra, 21 years old, is currently working towards a bachelor’s in Christian studies and has a heart for missions. Ferreyra describes herself as a “serial…
This title may come as a surprise to you considering that Latinos have historically been underrepresented in the Tech industry. This is something Latinitas has always taken to heart. Empowering our students to change the disappointing statistic that only 2% of Latinas work in the Tech field through our programs and conferences. However, according to…
Fresh out of college and ready to take on the world, Anette Barrios-Torres scored the lead role, starring as Eliza Doolittle in Broadway’s National Tour of the beloved classic My Fair Lady. Mere months into her post-grad career, Barrios-Torres has already solidified herself as an impeccable lead– and the accolade is not unwarranted. Born in…
By Kirsty Brewster AUSTIN, Texas — Currently, the City of Austin ordered a shelter-in-place in Travis county and it is advised to only leave our homes for essential places such as grocery stores, hospitals and pharmacies and to keep practicing social distancing, according to Austin Monthly. That means places like schools, gyms, theaters and libraries…
