By Jessica Enriquez This poem was written in the style of Jericho Brown’s Duplex. The men in my country have been taught to believe Women are property. A plot of land made for a marketable production Although the plowing makes it infertile Although the plowing makes it infertile, Women in the village light…
On Saturday, June 22nd, Impalas Magazine held their first annual Washington Lowrider Supershow in Tacoma, Washington (South of Seattle). Although the magazine has held events in other cities around the country, this was their very first in Washington State which saw hundreds of people in attendance. The supershow consisted of numerous local car clubs in…
Young girls emitted creative sparks at the Latinitas Startup Chica conference at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in South Austin on April 11. Girls 9-14 years old participated in the annual event by hatching entrepreneurial wellness ideas that they pitched to a panel of judges. Throughout the day, six groups of 10 girls each…
Last Thursday Camp Latinitas had the opportunity to tour Austin’s famed Moody Center. An arena located on the UT campus that has housed the talents of Bad Bunny, Justin Beiber, Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, and many many more. It was an exceptional opportunity for the young students in Camp Latinitas to get to see behind the…
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Norma McCorvey, otherwise known as “Jane Roe”, nullifying Texas’s abortion ban and citing that women had the constitutional right to choose for themselves whether they had abortions without governmental interference. Now, nearly 50 years later, Roe V. Wade has officially been overturned, firing off…
Originally published on Over the years, strength sports like powerlifting which stems from weightlifting have seen an uptick in participation by women. What is powerlifting? It is where the heaviest weight is used in three different categories: squat, benchpress and deadlift. Fitness experts say the benefits of lifting weights whether in workout or sport for women can…
By Natalie Salguero AUSTIN, Tx. — While adjusting to new ways during the pandemic, life has become repetitive and an endless cycle of boredom. Adults and teenagers alike, struggle to find a meaningful balance between family and work. Every day seems the same as the other, leading to a lack of motivation and constant fatigue….
Every March, Austin, Texas becomes the center of the creative universe as South by Southwest (SXSW) brings together innovators, artists, filmmakers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and change‑makers from around the world. What began as a small music festival has evolved into a global platform that explores the ideas shaping our future—across technology, film, music, education, business, and…
Since 2013, I Live Here I Give Here has been championing nonprofits in the Austin community with their annual fundraiser, Amplify Austin. A two-day event where citizens are encouraged to give back to the community that gives us so much, and donate to some local nonprofits doing a lot of good. Though Amplify’s kickoff date,…
