Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an important significance and place in higher education. In Austin, Huston-Tillotson University is not just the only Historically Black University in Austin, it is also the oldest higher education institution in the city. The university recently welcomed Dr. Melva K. Williams as their seventh President and Chief Executive President…
On those late nights, where I’m exhausted from the days work and just want a way to unwind and shift my focus, I often find myself perusing the Documentary section of Netflix’s catalog. As such I’ve found a boatload of Netflix’s very own original documentaries that I adore, but I’ve already talked about those. Today,…
Renowned Mexican-American singer Pepe Aguilar graced the Seattle (Kent Showare) area on Saturday, November 25th, and played to an enthusiastic crowd of mariachi and ranchera music lovers. Aguilar is the son of iconic Mexican singer Antonio Aguilar and music and film star Flor Silvestre. This had been the third time I had seen Aguilar, with…
HARLINGEN, Tx.—For some, the Star Wars Expanded Universe only exists in its movie and TV show formats (a galaxy far, far away, indeed). However, for Mexican cosplayer Momo Naberrie, the galaxy is stitched closer to life by her various cosplay costumes, specifically Queen Amidala —aka Padmé Amidala Naberrie, hence Momo’s cosplay name. Based in Guadalajara,…
La temporada navideña en América Latina es un momento de celebración, alegría y unión familiar. Aunque la Navidad se celebra en la mayoría de países, Latinoamérica tienen costumbres únicas que hacen de esta época del año algo especial. Desde celebraciones religiosas hasta festines familiares, América Latina ofrece una variedad increíble de formas para conmemorar esta…
As we celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at some classic cinema featuring Black actors and actresses who have made a significant contribution to film history. Throughout the years, and especially during the Golden-Age of Hollywood, roles for Black actors and actresses were scarce, and often lacked proper representation, but the following list…
AUSTIN, Texas — Every four years, when the Olympic Games were aired, it was a family event. My eyes were glued to the television watching athletes from around the world compete in gymnastics, swimming or basketball. Once again, I was anxiously awaiting the Summer Games and the captivating performances by athletes —but COVID-19 has shattered…
Today marks Juneteenth, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021. Also known as “Emancipation Day,” the day is the longest-serving holiday which celebrates the ending of slavery in the state of Texas proclaimed on June 19th, 1865. The backdrop of Juneteenth coincides with the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The proclamation became…
Momentos antes de su ascenso a las estrellas, Katya Echazarreta se situó al borde de la historia, desafiando las voces que alguna vez dudaron de ella. “Si hubiera escuchado a una sola de ellas, no estaría aquí, a punto de ir al espacio,” dijo, palabras que demuestran su perseverancia. El 4 de junio de 2022,…
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