After months of promoting and planning, this past weekend Latinitas finally held their latest Start-Up conference, Eco Chica. A one-day-only event where attendees, ages 9 to 14, are given an exclusive look at what it really takes to be an entrepreneur. The kids are separated into groups and then tasked with coming up with a…
By Ariana Maria Virginia Perez Invisible to the eye the infection spread silently from Wuhan to New York City. The count of dead bodies charted its path and displayed its power: screaming death, bustling flu. A silent demon Scientists say it is a variation of the common flu but a version encoated with aggression, exhaling…
This Women’s History Month we interviewed Dr. Maria Montero, a Latina working towards ending blindness for women. Dr. Montero is an ophthalmologist and surgeon for Orbis’ Flying Eye Hospital, an aircraft that travels the world to prevent blindness. Blindness is a gendered issue, with 112 million more women than men living with vision loss, including…
This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were packed full of avid book readers, well-known authors, and established news outlets at the 27th annual Texas Book Festival. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian Laura Bush, the Texas Book Festival was established to help connect authors and readers as well…
How a pioneering Colombian chemical engineer inspired a young writer to live life fully By Carlota Vásquez Once my tía Mona asked me to sing her a song. The family had gathered for Christmas, and although many hadn’t come, we were still about 30 people. We were sitting in the living room, and naturally, someone…
HARLINGEN, Tx.—For some, the Star Wars Expanded Universe only exists in its movie and TV show formats (a galaxy far, far away, indeed). However, for Mexican cosplayer Momo Naberrie, the galaxy is stitched closer to life by her various cosplay costumes, specifically Queen Amidala —aka Padmé Amidala Naberrie, hence Momo’s cosplay name. Based in Guadalajara,…
On the cusp of a new year, Latinitas has debuted a new mission that beautifully reflects the organization’s growth and direction. The new mission statement is “To empower girls and their communities through culturally relevant education” and touches on the key aspects that set Latinitas apart; their culture, and curriculum which go beyond helping their…
Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are all incredibly important when seeking potential internships or jobs. We are now more visible than ever which means that we must be careful about what we post online. Below is some advice regarding social media from career counselors and other professionals. Facebook Facebook can be a tricky place to navigate….
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…
