By Dana Garibaldi MCALLEN, Tx.—Though this year has been full of many twists and turns, the Latinx community remains strong. It is providing a significant contribution to the economy. According to an article by Nielsen, Latinx consumers currently yield $1.5 trillion in annual buying power, and Latina-majority businesses have seen at least 87% growth over…
By Samantha Paradiso AUSTIN, Tx.—The Latinx and Hispanic community have faced much discrimination in the U.S., from the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots to inhumane conditions in detention centers. In América Latina, it’s not much different, there’s femicide in Mexico, the subway protests of Chile, protests in Panama for constitutional reform, Puerto Rico’s protests for Ricardo…
On Sunday, June 23, Mexican Pop band Belanova finished their U.S. tour in Houston, TX in celebration of their 24th anniversary with their Vida en Rosa tour, and it was nostalgic. The show was held at The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land and fans showed up in their cutest outfits inspired by the trio…
Meet the young Chicana singer-songwriter who is making waves in the music industry with her authentic style and charisma! Artist Jay Roxxx brings Chicano culture and California swag to the forefront along with her distinct style and versatile musical talents. Her natural ability to draw and appeal to listeners lies in her raw emotional vocal…
Ulrich Zeidler is an incredibly successful storyboard and concept artist who has over 20 years of experience in the business. He’s a member of the British Production Designers Guild, and his images and creative designs have helped create iconic environments in such well-known projects as “Shang-Chi,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Ready Player One,” and the…
_OFCOLOR’s second annual Latino Art WKND is happening tomorrow Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18, at the Distribution Hall in East Austin! _OFCOLOR is an Austin-based art alliance set on creating inclusive spaces where artists of color can showcase their talents and creative work. The event will feature art from over 25 LatinX artists…
Last Tuesday I surprised my mom with two tickets to Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, as its current nationwide tour stopped at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall. We were both more than excited for the opportunity to enter the world of satirical comedy and quick-witted jokes. In complete honesty, though I am a theater girlie at…
This summer Latinitas commissioned artist J Muzacz and his organization The Mosaic Workshop to create seven mosaic pieces, each dedicated to the courageous women who were being honored at Latinitas’ 20th annual Purple Party Gala. The Mosaic Workshop is an Austin-based art studio that offers, unsurprisingly, workshops on the basics of mosaics all the way…
If you’re anything like me, you love a good Rom Com. A love story so perfect it transports you to a fictitious world where nothing bad could ever happen, and if it does, it’s merely a stumble on the road to happily ever after. I grew up on Rom Coms, and though my tastes have…
