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…

Texas Tribune Festival Day 3: Roe V Wade, Beto O’Rourke, and more!

Camila Dejesus4 years ago3 years ago018 mins

Last week, The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions along with their platforms. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered a wide variety of issues beyond just…

Music Artist Jay Roxxx Reflects on Influences, Artistic Creation, Chicano Culture And Debut Album

Jenny Castro4 years ago4 years ago121 mins

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…

Not Your Ordinary Delivery Drivers

Anna Martinez5 years ago5 years ago019 mins

By Jackie Ibarra AUSTIN, TX. — The driver had only one shot at making the drop-off right. The delivery instructions seemed simple enough —drop off reproductive health kits, hidden inside a plain, plastic grocery bag at the location. However, there’s a catch —don’t get caught, don’t drop it off after 2 p.m., and don’t put…

Latino Artists Playing In Austin This September & October

Camila Dejesus4 years ago4 years ago07 mins

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15th all the way through October 15th, I’ve compiled a list of all the Latino artists set to hit the stage in Austin this fall! SEPTEMBER Jenny and the Mexicats | Sept. 9 at Parish Jenny and the Mexicats are an American Spanish fusion band that…

Northwest Hospitality Holds Fundraiser for Seattle’s Unhoused

Jenny Castro2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

Based in Seattle, Washington, Northwest Hospitality is a non-profit dedicated to changing the narrative of the homeless crisis that has affected the Pacific Northwest, most especially in Seattle and its surrounding areas. The non-profit organization was founded in 2016 by Executive Director Anton Preisinger and aims to help and provide resources for the community. Seattle,…

Books heal, censorship steals

Christine Bolanos4 years ago011 mins

Avid Latina reader gets real about impact of book bans By Natasha Ford Book Banning is a hot-button issue right now all across the United States. The communities being targeted most frequently are the LGBTQ+ and Black communities, but the Latinx community is seeing its fair share of banning as well. The book being cited…

Celebrating Latino Talent and Style at the Golden Globes

Camila Dejesus3 years ago08 mins

Last night was the 81st Annual Golden Globes Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and boy was it something. The star-studded event had barely begun when the controversies came pouring in. Most having to do with some ill-intentioned jokes by this year’s host, Comedian Jo Koy, but as the show continued,…

Costumbres para el año nuevo en la comunidad latina e hispana

Mariana Barragan2 years ago010 mins

Con el año llegando a su final, este tiempo brinda para muchos la oportunidad de reflejar lo acontecido de este año y visualizar lo que el año nuevo pueda traer. Ya sea con rituales populares como comer doce uvas o rituales no tan conocidos como las tres papas. La comunidad latina e hispana tiene una…

Peso Pluma Fires Up Sold Out Crowd at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena

Publishing World’s Racist Reign is Coming to an End

Colleen Hoover’s Film ‘It Ends With Us’ Gives Hope to DV Survivors

Join Latinitas and JCPenney at the ‘Culture is Strength’ Fashion Show This Month

JCPenney Debuts Inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month Collection In San Antonio

The Beauty of Henna From A Henna Artist: Why Henna is for Every Skin Tone

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

Texas Tribune Festival Day 3: Roe V Wade, Beto O’Rourke, and more!

Music Artist Jay Roxxx Reflects on Influences, Artistic Creation, Chicano Culture And Debut Album

Not Your Ordinary Delivery Drivers

Latino Artists Playing In Austin This September & October

Northwest Hospitality Holds Fundraiser for Seattle’s Unhoused

Books heal, censorship steals

Celebrating Latino Talent and Style at the Golden Globes

Costumbres para el año nuevo en la comunidad latina e hispana