Social Dance is a type of dance that has “social function and context.” Social dances are usually intended for participation and to socialize for entertainment during social functions. Most social dances are partner dances. One is the lead and the other is the follower. The lead is usually the one in charge of the dance…
By Miryam Pinto While many Americans gather together on Christmas Eve, watching classic holiday movies like “Home Alone” or set out cookies for Santa Claus; Latinx households prepare for the mother of all holidays: Nochebuena. Nochebuena, which translates to “holy night,” is one of the Latinx culture’s most important holidays. Families put on their best…
JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder Hispanic Heritage Month Collection kicked off with a very special event in Austin, Texas. For plenty of brands, Hispanic Heritage Month isn’t really something they advocate for or put much of an emphasis on. However, JCPenney put together a special assortment, showcasing how much they value their Hispanic consumers. The entire…
San Antonio entrepreneur and music artist David “Davy” Espinoza has been running his streetwear clothing brand ‘EternoSteeLo Culture’ for the past 10 years, and will commemorate the milestone with an extra special “Summer Nights” event July 15th at The Alamo Beer Company. The brand is based out of San Antonio, and a representation of Chicano…
By Jackie Ibarra SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The air feels different in this small shop in downtown San Antonio. Right outside, in the midst of busy streets and coffee shops, the typical Texas sun blares down, the humidity clings to skin and the air feels thick. But, step inside and the world changes. At the…
Earlier this week the State Department held its Human Rights Defender Award Ceremony, honoring eight recipients from across the world. Latinitas Magazine had the incredible privilege of speaking with Deputy Assistant Secretary Enrique Roig about those who were honored and the impressive works the Beaureu of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor are doing to aid…
Last night was the 81st Annual Golden Globes Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and boy was it something. The star-studded event had barely begun when the controversies came pouring in. Most having to do with some ill-intentioned jokes by this year’s host, Comedian Jo Koy, but as the show continued,…
Austin isn’t just the capital of Texas, it’s the capital of live music. And live music doesn’t just mean instruments and concerts, it also includes clubs, festivals, and above all else, DJs. People who remix and play hit songs covering a wide variety of genres like pop, hip-hop, bachata, and even reggaeton for large gatherings….
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…
