The University of Houston-Downtown observed Earth Month and their 50th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 23 at the College of Sciences and Technology with their “From Information to Action: Sustainability Across Houston” event featuring four panelists and two art exhibitions that were focused on sustainability across Houston. All registered guests were provided with lunch, refreshments, and…
Get your cheese on with world-renowned cheesemaker Gayo Azul and Chef George Duran! Gayo Azul and Duran have teamed up to create some incredible and delicious recipes for Hispanic Heritage Month. The cheese itself dates back to the 1950s and is known as “Hispanic Cheese with a Dutch Influence,” while freshly made from cow’s milk,…
An icon in the world of ballet, Evelyn Cisneros has long been considered a groundbreaking trailblazer and a great inspiration for women and Latinos everywhere. Dancing since childhood, Cisneros overcame insecurities and pushed through adversities throughout her career leading her to much success and notoriety. Recognized as the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United…
By Natasha Ford In her second novel, Our Way Back to Always, Nina Moreno, known for her debut novel Don’t Date Rosa Santos and her short stories in the collections Game On and Reclaim the Stars, returns to the town of Port Coral, Florida with a new story to tell. Lou Patterson and Sam Alvarez…
Classic Hollywood is filled with many epic and culturally significant films. From the silent film era to talking productions, pre-code films, film noirs and westerns, there are a wide variety of genres and subjects to watch, appreciate, and analyze. Many films featuring subjects on Latino and Hispanic culture or which required the casting of a…
By Diana Reyes Experiences shape us and make us who we are. Learning to live by yourself in a different country is something that will make an impact your whole life. Food always accompanies us throughout our lives, but the moments and the people we share our lives with make those flavors unforgettable. Each flavor…
Tell It Like a Woman, an anthology film released in February 2023, segmented of seven short stories directed by women showcases the stories of women around the world. The movie was filmed in different parts of the world including Italy, India, Japan, and the U.S. It is a masterpiece that displayed women as the protagonist…
Mexican-American Actor Jorge Guerra has been a fan of Hamilton for a while now, which made it a dream come true when he was brought on as a swing and understudy for the Broadway National Tour of the beloved show. Tonight, the First-Gen star will be performing in Austin, a city he lovingly calls home,…
Looking for summer activities to get involved with? Camp Latinitas is offering exciting and rewarding Day Camps starting June 26th through July 28th. This is an amazing opportunity for young girls and nonbinary students aged 9-14 to engage and network with others while taking part in educational activities stemming from media, health, fashion, business, and…
