The United States is home to many historical landmarks that have been preserved and revered for their cultural ties to American history. Among these also exists historical sites that hold deep ties to Latino and Hispanic culture. The following is a list of 5 places to visit that have been deemed culturally significant by federal…
By Marisol Acuña Dr. Ana Ponce is currently the executive director at Great Public Schools Now, where she works closely with community leaders and organizations to improve the public school system. Dr. Ponce worked as the CEO of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, a network of six charter schools. With Los Angeles having the largest public…
Every fall, Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival transforms Zilker Park into the ultimate music destination — and 2025 is shaping up to be one of its most diverse, star-powered editions yet. Across two weekends, October 3–5 and October 10–12, fans will experience everything from global pop sensations to indie icons and electronic powerhouses. Headliners That…
By Anna Martinez According to Mexico’s statistics agency, 6 million Mexicans are deaf or hard-of-hearing. 17-years-old Estrella Salazar from Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, is on a mission to help this population. Salazar developed an app that allows people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to communicate more easily. The app is called, “Hands with Voice,” and it helps…
Last month Austin’s biggest festival set the city ablaze as SXSW transformed the town into a bustling pop culture hub. Amongst the star-studded movie premieres and glamorous musical acts, SXSW hosted panels covering topics as niche as AI in the Army or Content Creation for Gen Z. Among them, a panel caught my eye titled,…
Austin FC Goalkeeper Brad Stuver Named 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes Program Ambassador NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2025) – Major League Soccer (MLS), RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change (BPC) today announced the 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes—four Austin-area community leaders who exemplify innovation, resilience, and service. The 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes include: Fidel…
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…
From the moment Cynthia Lee Fontaine entered the werkroom, she was an effortless favorite. Her charisma, comedy, and cucu all stood out, making her a beloved icon. Since her last appearance on Drag Race Season 9, Fontaine has gone through quite a journey. Experiencing various health crises, including several back surgeries and a hip replacement….
This past week, Latinitas had the true privilege of being in the presence of Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Elizabeth Allen. A true visionary, and inspiring woman working in the US Department of State to make a positive change in the world. Following her inspiring SXSW panel with Latina musician Gina Chavez, Latinitas was able…
