I have, for as long as I can remember, liked gossip. The way words can be whispered—promised, hidden, unpredictable—trickling in from you to me, or me to you. Words about boys, mostly. Girls, too, of course. Strangers, sometimes. Teachers, always. Friends, rarely. Family. Family friends. Family enemies. (Exes.) This is something that’s widely frowned upon,…
According to the Austin Chamber, as of 2020, there are over 8,300 tech companies working in the Austin area, this jumped up to 9,600 in 2021. As of 2022, seven out of the top ten biggest office space renters were tech companies, renting out over 7,649,560 combined square footage. While it wasn’t always like this,…
Latinitas’s one-day-only conference Startup Chica took place last Saturday and it was a rousing success! Throughout the day I had the privilege of getting to speak with some of the students about their experiences, including a nine-year-old named Mila. Mila has participated in Latintias events before, with her mother who volunteered as a mentor during…
The ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Festival is a virtual filmmaking competition that highlights up-and-coming Latine filmmakers, helping them gain access to the industry through awards while promoting their incredible works. Earlier this fall the 2024 Festival took place, and for the second consecutive year, 60% of the top ten finalists were Latina filmmakers! Latinitas Magazine…
This summer, JCPenney partnered with Latin Grammy–winning artist Joaquina to launch a limited-edition back-to-school collection called “Be Electric.” The line blends the singer-songwriter’s bilingual heritage, 90s influences, and personal story into a bold collection designed to celebrate individuality and cultural pride. Inspiration Behind the Collection The “Be Electric” line draws from Joaquina’s own teenage years, mixing elements…
Photography Credit: @yoelphotostudio.1 From October 31st- November 3rd, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos was held in Seattle, Washington titled “Seattle Catrinas Festival” at the Town Hall in the downtown area. The festival covered 4 days of festivities and included numerous activities such as face painting by makeup artists from Maritza’s Beauty College, Mexican…
El mes de la herencia afroamericana, celebrado cada febrero en los Estados Unidos y otros países, es un momento crucial para reconocer y honrar las contribuciones, la cultura y la lucha por la igualdad de las personas afrodescendientes en todo el mundo. Aunque a menudo se asocia principalmente con la comunidad afroamericana, su relevancia se…
Throughout the years, I’ve had the chance to attend many amazing live shows and have seen a great amount of iconic musical artists along the way. Some of those artists include; Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney of The Beatles, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, New Kids…
Photo Courtesy: MEDIOS Y MEDIA/GETTY IMAGES Mexican music icon and 2X Latin Grammy winner Alejandro Fernandez just announced his brand new tour titled ‘De Rey a Rey’, which will consist of a tribute to his iconic father Vicente Fernandez who passed away in 2021. Vicente was known as Mexico’s King of Ranchera music (El Rey…
