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. …
By Martina Vásquez Alejandra (Aleja) León was my childhood babysitter, but now she is much more than that. Ever since I can remember, I’ve admired her ability to thrive, her commitment, her ambition, and above all, her perseverance: these are all traits of hers that are visible from the outside. But I’ve always known there…
With temperatures reaching record highs in Texas, routinely going beyond the hundreds, the great outdoors may not be looking that great this summer. But that’s okay! There are plenty of ways to have fun that don’t involve being outdoors, being sticky, or worst of all, waiting in lines while experiencing the heat wave. The notion…
The Texas Tribune Festival took over downtown Austin this weekend, drawing thousands for three days of high-profile speakers, lively debates, and in-depth conversations about the issues shaping Texas and the country. Hosted by The Texas Tribune, the annual event brought together lawmakers, journalists, advocates, researchers, and community leaders for a packed schedule of panels, interviews, and live recordings….
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…
AUSTIN, Tx.—Latinitas’ fourth Media Chica cohort hopped on a Zoom call and recorded a podcast! With over 1.5 million podcasts to listen and choose from, the chicas learned how to target a podcast towards their ideal audience. The Media Chica Certification Program is a six-week course designed to train high school girls to become digital…
Looking for summer activities to get involved with? Camp Latinitas is offering exciting and rewarding Day Camps starting June 26th through July 28th. This is an amazing opportunity for young girls and nonbinary students aged 9-14 to engage and network with others while taking part in educational activities stemming from media, health, fashion, business, and…
Sponsored Content By Originally Published on Dell Technologies Our focus has been on taking critical steps to live who we are – a diverse company with unique perspectives – at our deepest level. So we’ve spent the past year taking purposeful action. The actions we’re taking will continue to help us address our most pressing societal…
The following is a transcript of the conversation I had with the incredible, heartfelt, and insightful Vianai “Vee” Austin! To read an article based on this conversation you can click here. Okay, so can you introduce yourself and give some background on where you grew up and what your upbringing was like? My name is…
