Latinitas Magazine

JCPenney and Joaquina Launch “Be Electric” Back-to-School Collection

Salwa Yordi2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

This summer, JCPenney partnered with Latin Grammy–winning artist Joaquina to launch a limited-edition back-to-school collection called “Be Electric.” The line blends the singer-songwriter’s bilingual heritage, 90s influences, and personal story into a bold collection designed to celebrate individuality and cultural pride. Inspiration Behind the Collection The “Be Electric” line draws from Joaquina’s own teenage years, mixing elements…

How dietician Maria Mendoza is helping Latinos eat healthier and happier one cultural dish at a time

Christine Bolanos3 years ago08 mins

Compiled by Anna Martinez Maria Mendoza was drawn to the field of nutrition after having an honest conversation with herself about what she was passionate about. Her father had a garden when she was growing up so participating in the food process was always important to Mendoza. She grew to enjoy this experience and enjoyed…

Remembering Ritchie Valens Legacy & Impact

Jenny Castro2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

Born in 1941 in Los Angeles, CA, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Richard Valenzuela is known as a pioneer in rock music history, being the first Chicano (Mexican-American) to have merged Spanish with the rock n’ roll sound with his version of the traditional folk song “La Bamba.” A self-taught musician and singer-songwriter,…

5 Latino Historical Sites to Visit in the United States

Jenny Castro3 years ago08 mins

The United States is home to many historical landmarks that have been preserved and revered for their cultural ties to American history. Among these also exists historical sites that hold deep ties to Latino and Hispanic culture. The following is a list of 5 places to visit that have been deemed culturally significant by federal…

Jenna Ortega’s Acting Journey: How She Became Gen Z’s It Girl

Camila Dejesus3 years ago014 mins

If you’ve picked up a magazine, scrolled through TikTok, or turned on Netflix in the past year, chances are you’ve heard of Jenna Ortega. Born in 2002, Jenna Marie Ortega is the Gen Z It Girl. Her roles are current, moving, and always intentional. Her acting skills are supreme, and given her heritage as the…

Latina Actors Amaze America Ferrera By Reciting THAT Speech From “Barbie”

Camila Dejesus2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is the gift that keeps on giving. With iconic red carpet looks, legendary songs, and an even more incredible cast, Barbie is going to be in the cultural zeitgeist for a long time. Perhaps one of, if not the most memorable scenes in the film is when America Ferrera’s character Gloria looks…

Nuestra herencia Latina nos convierte en familia- Latinfest-UHD 2023

Stefhanie Lazo2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

Latinfest es uno de los eventos más importantes para el Centro de Estudios Latino de la Universidad de Houston Downtown, ya que después de 3 años consecutivos este evento se ha convertido en toda una tradición dentro de la comunidad latina de UHD. Latinfest contó con diversas actuaciones incluyendo, baile folclórico mexicano, danza azteca,…

Family separation in the U.S. and how to help those in need

Laura Donnelly7 years ago5 years ago07 mins

Hi Latinitas! This post is meant to teach you a little bit about what is happening to undocumented immigrants at the United States border and how you (yes, you!) can help them. Let’s start with what the family separation policy is, and more answers to your questions. What is the “zero tolerance” policy and…

Texas Book Festival 2022 Day 2 Recap: Girl Power, Fierce Reads, and Tokenism

Camila Dejesus3 years ago2 years ago024 mins

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…

Texas Tribune Festival Day 1 and 2 Recap: Hunger Pangs, Hillary Clinton, and so much more!

Lina Hidalgo resalta el valor de la salud mental en la ausencia temporal de su cargo publico

Getting Real With Huston-Tillotson University’s President Dr. Melva K. Williams

5 Latino Venues/Clubs to Visit in Seattle

From Migrant Farm Worker to NASA Engineer: Dr. José Hernández Discusses Career & Amazon Prime Original Film “A Million Miles Away”

Sazón y Tradición: SpoiledLatina’s Latino-Themed Fashion Show Celebrates HHM in Houston

JCPenney and Joaquina Launch “Be Electric” Back-to-School Collection

How dietician Maria Mendoza is helping Latinos eat healthier and happier one cultural dish at a time

Remembering Ritchie Valens Legacy & Impact

5 Latino Historical Sites to Visit in the United States

Jenna Ortega’s Acting Journey: How She Became Gen Z’s It Girl

Latina Actors Amaze America Ferrera By Reciting THAT Speech From “Barbie”

Nuestra herencia Latina nos convierte en familia- Latinfest-UHD 2023

Family separation in the U.S. and how to help those in need

Texas Book Festival 2022 Day 2 Recap: Girl Power, Fierce Reads, and Tokenism