Today Latinitas embarks on a new chapter announcing Gabriela Kane Guardia as the Executive Director of Latinitas! The organization released a letter, written by the Board of Directors, where they go into even more detail, “We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Gabriela Kane Guardia has been appointed as the new Executive Director…
By Manoela Torres She loved the beautiful jungle of loops she carried in her head She loved how they wrapped around her fingers; How they couldn’t and wouldn’t be tamed She loved how stubborn they were: whenever someone tried to undo them, they would jump right up and become as lively as ever She…
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Tx.—In Laura Taylor Namey’s second novel, “A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow,” Namey creates a world full of love, support, friendship, and, of course, food. For me, this book was a long, warm hug from my family. It was cozy, while also being honest about grief and loss. It…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Texas— I was 11-years-old when I attended my first concert. It was an intense night in the Rio Grande Valley with cover bands that were the Latino versions of AC/DC, Guns n’ Roses and Metallica. Not exactly your typical experience as an elementary kid. Yet there I was: little Raven…
Born in Miami, Florida, singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash has been involved in the music industry since she was a teenager, and has previously worked with Sabado Gigante and Univision. She recently attended the CMT Awards in Austin and looks forward to showcasing her new music to audiences everywhere. Her latest single titled, “Patria Y Vida” …
On Thursday, October 3, otherwise known as Mean Girls Day, PR Agency The Bonita Project held their second-annual Bonita Amplifies Mixer celebrating Latina Talent, Content Creators, and students but this time with a Mean Girls twist! Despite the agency’s New York City roots, the event took place in Austin, at the popular Taquero Mucho, a…
En las próximas semanas, Austin, Texas se preparara para su evento anual South by Southwest o mejor conocido como SXSW. Fundado en 1987, SXSW se ha hecho un nombre al reunir a creativos de diferentes origines y ha creado una comunidad donde profesionales y principiantes puedan unirse para aprender unos de otros. A continuación, se…
At just 28 de los Mozos created Flabelus, a Spanish shoe that redefined the traditional espadrille and Mary Jane. Only five years later Flabelus has 11 flagship stores and is opening their first ever store in the US this month.
On March 28th, the University of Texas held its 2025 Latino Policy Research Symposium. What started as a student-led initiative developed into a full-day event filled with panels empowering Latinos through policy and politics. This year’s theme was Avanzamos Juntos: Fostering Economic Opportunities. In keeping with the theme, the symposium invited former Assistant Deputy Secretary…
