Based out of San Antonio, Texas, Joaquin and The Glowliners are a Chicano Soul Group who have successfully captured the essence of nostalgia and who bring a unique and refreshing sound to San Antonio’s musical landscape. Recently, the group released their new song “You Redeemed Me,” a beautiful ballad which speaks of redemption through love…
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…
Today is International Women’s Day, and as a way to celebrate SXSW hosted a Keynote panel titled “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off Screen” with special panelists Meghan, the Dutchess of Sussex, Markle, Brooke Shields, Katie Couric, and Nancy Yuen. Throughout the one-hour conversation, the women discussed the ways in which…
By Melody Gonzalez Latinas are often known for their voluptuous and curvy bodies. Just think of Latina celebrities like Eva Mendes, Selena Quintanilla, America Ferrera, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, and more. We come in all different shapes, sizes, and heights, and that is beautiful. Growing up as a Latina teenager, I had insecurities about self-image….
By Carla R. Martinez CARLSBAD, N.M.— Before hearing about the horrific murder of Vanessa Guillen, a U.S. military solider killed on the grounds of Ford Hood in Killeen, Tx. I too wanted to serve in the military. Once hearing the trail of events in Guillen’s case, I soon changed my mind on serving this country. …
AUSTIN, Tx.—Latinitas’ fourth Media Chica cohort hopped on a Zoom call and recorded a podcast! With over 1.5 million podcasts to listen and choose from, the chicas learned how to target a podcast towards their ideal audience. The Media Chica Certification Program is a six-week course designed to train high school girls to become digital…
Chilean Actress Manuella Martelli, previously known for her roles in earlier works like 2004’s Machuca and Gonzalo Justiniano’s B-Happy, is making her directorial debut this August here in Austin. Inspired by her Chilean heritage, her debut film Chile ‘76 takes place during the early days of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. This political thriller centers around a…
I was just starting my sophomore year and was in the process of moving to a new off-campus apartment. My best friend had just moved to a different state, my heart was aching from a summer situationship, and I really needed something to occupy my homesick mind. I was sad, honestly. I was determined to…
By Natasha Ford AUSTIN, Tx.—Adapted from an award-winning stage play, “Brownsville Bred: Dreaming Out Loud” is an explosive memoir about rising above and becoming more than what is expected of you. The stage play and memoir were written by filmmaker Elaine Del Valle and she explores the trials of girlhood, family relationships and memories of…
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