If you grew up in the United States, chances are you’re no stranger to Black History Month. The parades and parties, the commercials and commemorations, for many it’s just a fact of life–Every February we celebrate Black History Month! But it wasn’t always like that. Black History Month, at least as we know it now,…
By Jackie Ibarra AUSTIN, Texas — There are about 28 different ways to cook Tilapia fish. I have seen my parents do everything they possibly can to it —diced, grilled, fried, seasoned and pretty much everything humanly possible to a fish. When Tilapia fish came home I knew it meant dollars had to be stretched…
The Halmy Brothers, in partnership with Blumhouse (yes that Blumhouse), have released their 2022 documentary “The Youth Governor” and it is phenomenal. The film offers an inside look into the YMCA’s Youth and Government program as it follows the intense campaign for California’s 72nd Youth Governor. Youth and Government is a national program set up…
Editor’s Note: This is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s Unrepresented podcast segment“20 Questions With,” where we invite bold and creative individuals to discuss their experiences and background. Listen along by clicking the link! Hi! And Welcome to Unrepresented: 20 Questions With. In this episode, we’ll be collaborating with our Magazine podcast: 20 Questions With. Both Unrepresented…
Margarita Barresi’s A Delicate Marriage follows the penniless but brilliant Marco Rios and the insightful yet wealthy Isabela Sota as they try to balance their love for each other with their love of their island. The jaw-dropping historical fiction novel takes place in Puerto Rico throughout the 1930s and 50s, showcasing not only decades of…
By Samantha Paradiso AUSTIN, Tx. —Reusable straws and greenwashing may have swept sustainability into the mainstream, but South America, the continent south of the equator, has had the eco-friendly movement down way before it was cool. Regardless of the circles you run in, sustainability has become a buzzword consumers cannot seem to escape. The topic…
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…
“Desde que nacen, los niños son curiosos. Usted puede desarrollar esa curiosidad natural al fomentar sus intereses en la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemática (CTIM)”, según la Administración para Niños y Familias (ACF), una división del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos. Nunca es demasiado temprano para introducir a los niños…
Durante las festividades, la comida es un elemento central que reúne a familiares y amigos. Este año, ¿por qué no añadir un toque latino a las celebraciones con platos que fusionan tradiciones y sabores de América Latina? Aquí te presento algunas ideas deliciosas para platos principales, aperitivos, bebidas y acompañamientos que seguramente deleitarán a todos…
