Ariana Godoy has become one of the most influential contemporary romance authors to emerge from the digital era. Born in Zulia, Venezuela, she began her writing career on Wattpad, the online storytelling platform where millions of readers discover new voices. What started as a passion project quickly transformed into an international publishing success story. Early Beginnings…
Last week I was invited to watch an early screening of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, a full-length movie based on a character that was popularized over ten years ago. If I’m honest with you, I had my reservations. While I knew of the YouTube videos that inspired the movie, I was worried that…
AUSTIN, Texas—Growing up, Barbie was the role model I always wanted, whether she was the woman who earned straight A’s in school, the woman who bought a Dream House or the girl who didn’t need her parents’ permission. When I became old enough to learn of the negative criticism Barbie faced over her unrealistic proportions,…
Mañana es martes y yo aquí reviviendo el domingo en que hablamos por última vez. Se fue viernes ahora es miércoles; estoy perdiendo la noción del tiempo. Mamá me llama para preguntar si estoy bien , con un simple, “claro que si” le ocultó esta tristeza que me carcome por dentro. Es viernes de…
El 5 de mayo es una época de celebración y felicidad. El dia simboliza una fecha de cultura, resistencia y logro en los Estados unidos y comunidades latinas. Aunque muchas personas piensan que es el Día de la Independencia de México, el 5 de mayo conmemora la Batalla de Puebla de 1862. Ese dia, un…
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…
Exciting news for the Latinitas community! This year’s annual Purple Party is officially scheduled for June 17th, 2023. Join us for an entire evening of celebration and fun with an exciting Casino Night theme. For readers who are unfamiliar with this annual fundraising event, the purpose of Purple Party is to celebrate 21 amazing years…
With Women’s History Month upon us, we would like to take the time to reflect on all the amazing and talented women who have inspired and paved the way for success and acknowledge 5 Latinas who have made a strong impact in their respective industries. Check out the following list of Latina trailblazers who have…
My mom says my brother and I came to a mutual agreement to call her that. We must have been young because I don’t remember the moment we knew she wasn’t a Grandma, but a Momo. I mean, I don’t know what we would have called her otherwise. Our Momo could be nothing other than…
