Latinitas Magazine

JCPenney and Joaquina Launch “Be Electric” Back-to-School Collection

Salwa Yordi1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

This summer, JCPenney partnered with Latin Grammy–winning artist Joaquina to launch a limited-edition back-to-school collection called “Be Electric.” The line blends the singer-songwriter’s bilingual heritage, 90s influences, and personal story into a bold collection designed to celebrate individuality and cultural pride. Inspiration Behind the Collection The “Be Electric” line draws from Joaquina’s own teenage years, mixing elements…

Becoming A Tech Hub City Comes With A Price: Can We Afford It?

Camila Dejesus4 years ago014 mins

According to the Austin Chamber, as of 2020, there are over 8,300 tech companies working in the Austin area, this jumped up to 9,600 in 2021. As of 2022, seven out of the top ten biggest office space renters were tech companies, renting out over 7,649,560 combined square footage. While it wasn’t always like this,…

Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes will be recognized as a Latina community leader during the September 12 celebration

Salwa Yordi3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

AUSTIN, Texas — Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are getting an early start in Austin as Latinitas joins JCPenney for “Somos Latinitas,” an evening dedicated to Latino culture, creativity, leadership and community. The signature celebration will take place September 12, 2026, at Austin PBS, bringing together families, community members, supporters and local leaders for an evening of culture, music and…

Club Latinitas Learns Journalism

Anna Martinez6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

AUSTIN, Texas – We are onto week two of our at home activities and we are turning our chicas into journalists for the week! Earlier this semester, the girls learned the different types of journalism such as news, columns, reviews and investigative. Now, the chicas got to put their press hats on! While at home,…

My Biggest Culture Shock As a Mexican Girlie: Food

Gloria Piñon3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

This article was written as part of Latinitas Magazine Workshop, find out more information here. As a Mexican girlie, I have to say that one of the biggest culture shocks was the food. I remember walking to the school cafeteria and being confused about the food; it looked so different from what I was used…

“Jane The Virgin” Star Andrea Navedo Talks New Memoir, Bronx Roots, and Advice for Latinas

Camila Dejesus3 years ago3 years ago023 mins

Andrea Navedo has been a standout and inspiration for Latinas everywhere since the first time she strutted on stage as Xiomara Villanueva in the CW’s hit show, Jane The Virgin. But her story doesn’t just start there. As Andrea beautifully lays out in her newest venture, a deeply personal memoir titled Our Otherness Is Our…

Get Published: Join Our FREE Magazine Writing Workshop This November

Camila Dejesus3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Latinitas is launching a new and exciting Magazine Program, a virtual online workshop where high school-aged students will get to pitch, create, and publish an article for Latinitas Magazine. Students will learn how to edit articles, navigate sites like Google Docs and WordPress, and gain real-world experience in writing for an actual publication all while…

“Sound of Freedom” Is A Moving Film That Highlights The Horrors of Child Trafficking

Camila Dejesus3 years ago3 years ago014 mins

Back in 2018 writers Rod Barr and Alejandro Monteverde had a vision, a dream of getting the story of Tim Ballard, and the children he freed out into the public. Unbeknownst to them, this wouldn’t become a reality until five years later when, after plenty of pushback, the film finally got its theatrical release. Based…

Lina Hidalgo resalta el valor de la salud mental en la ausencia temporal de su cargo publico

Indira Zaldivar3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Por: Indira Zaldivar La inspiradora historia de la jueza del condado Harris Lina Hidalgo resalta que pedir ayuda, es también un símbolo de fortaleza. Al ser diagnosticada con depresión clínica en julio y recibir tratamiento por dos meses, Hidalgo regresó más lista que nunca para abogar por sus constituyentes y la importancia de la salud…

2023’s ACL: Everything You Need To Know

The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas Breaks Barrier As First Latina To Win In Emmys Category

Lucie Arnaz Gives Insight Into Extensive Career & Speaks Love For Cuban Heritage

JCPenney Launches Their Hispanic Heritage Month Collection in Collaboration With Latinitas

“The Youth Governor” Gave Me Hope About Our Future Politicians

Latinxtraña: Starting at the Beginning

JCPenney and Joaquina Launch “Be Electric” Back-to-School Collection

Becoming A Tech Hub City Comes With A Price: Can We Afford It?

Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes will be recognized as a Latina community leader during the September 12 celebration

Club Latinitas Learns Journalism

My Biggest Culture Shock As a Mexican Girlie: Food

“Jane The Virgin” Star Andrea Navedo Talks New Memoir, Bronx Roots, and Advice for Latinas

Get Published: Join Our FREE Magazine Writing Workshop This November

“Sound of Freedom” Is A Moving Film That Highlights The Horrors of Child Trafficking

Lina Hidalgo resalta el valor de la salud mental en la ausencia temporal de su cargo publico