Originally published on Over the years, strength sports like powerlifting which stems from weightlifting have seen an uptick in participation by women. What is powerlifting? It is where the heaviest weight is used in three different categories: squat, benchpress and deadlift. Fitness experts say the benefits of lifting weights whether in workout or sport for women can…
Al menos 107 actos musicales latinos de 11 países representados se presentaran en el festival de música llamado South by Southwest que se llevará a cabo del 11 al 16 de marzo en Austin, Texas. Establecido en 1987, SXSW abarca una amplia gama de campos, incluyendo música, cine, tecnología, medios interactivos y conferencias. El evento…
I was 14-years-old, sitting in my freshman geometry class, when I saw three boys throwing paper wads at a mentally challenged student named Angel*. I sat in my seat from across the room, staring at the boys continuing to haze Angel. I felt disgust for this act and wanted to catch each paper wad before…
Yesterday, March 6th, Latinitas was invited to record a live taping of our podcast Conversando for SXSW EDU! The episode “Building An Ecosystem for Latina Prosperity” featured three panelists, Stephanie Garcia from the Intercultural Development Research Association, Johanna Moya Fábregas from Con Mi MADRE, and our incredible Executive Director Gabriela Kane Guardia from Latinitas. Supporting…
Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) Decades after her passing, Selena still remains one of the most influential figures in the Latino community and continues to have a major impact in the realm of pop culture both in the U.S. and abroad. Born and raised in Texas, Selena broke ground during the 80s and 90s with…
Dear Mrs. Ruby Bridges-Hall My name is Belinda. I’m an eighth-grader in San Antonio, Texas, and a Hispanic girl highly moved and inspired by your story. I am fascinated at your strength to continue going to a school that didn’t accept you, your refusal to let anyone make you feel small or unworthy. I don’t…
Romeo Santos, King of Bachata, is indisputably a revolutionary in the music industry. Born in the Bronx, Santos has been amassing a global fanbase and spearheading changes in Spanish Language Latinx music for over two decades. Beginning as a member of the ultra-popular Latino boy-band, Aventura, Santos has been embarking on an extremely successful solo…
AUSTIN-The month of love can mean buying candy grams for your friends, having a class party at school or passing out Valentine’s Day cards to your classmates. However you celebrate, one thing’s for sure: quality time with friends who understand you the most. With our mission being to empower girls, we took the day of…
From 1960, This Rebel Breed is a black and white film starring Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno as Lola Montalvo, Mark Damon as the sensible and wise Frank Serano, the handsome and suave Gerald Mohr as Lieutenant Robert Brooks, and acclaimed actress Dyan Cannon as Wiggles. This black and white film is centered on troubled…
