If you ask young Latinas if there are social issues in their community that are not addressed sufficiently in the mainstream media or that they think are urgent to spread more awareness about, they will most likely present you with a long list of topics ranging from misrepresentation, discrimination and cyber-bullying to sexism, teen pregnancy [...]

AUSTIN, TX – Ask Hispanic women achieving what they lacked on their path to success and you might be surprised that the challenge of academics and economics takes a back seat to the absence of needed Latina role models – the examples of those who “made it.”  Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)  [...]

Girls and Their Dads Will Produce Their Own Version of “Sports Desk” AUSTIN, TX – Planning some Father’s Day multimedia fun, Latinitas is hosting its first Father Daughter Workshop focused on sports journalism, Saturday, June 16 from 10am to 12pm at Latinitas offices (1107 S. 8th St. Austin, TX 78704) The passion Latina girls and their [...]

AUSTIN, TX  -   According to mainstream press, the “sleeping giant,” Latinos, are awakening, inspiring the first Time magazine cover in Spanish. But, despite such validating nods, mainstream television and film are slow to inclusivity.   Desperate Housewives’ creator Marc Cherry was asked to adapt a telenovela for American television and disregarding decades of Latinas being pigeonholed [...]

Latinitas’ Free Saturday Camps Video Divas Sat., May 21, 10:30am-noon St. John’s Branch of Austin Public Library 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin 78753 Any girl in grades 3-8 can sign up for a lesson in fun video production. Cameras provided. Reserve a spot at austin@latinitasmagazine.org or call 512.447.4440 x137. Meet in meeting room A in library. [...]

El Paso May 2013 NEWSLETTER Upcoming Events CREATIVE CHICAS SATURDAY CAMPS May 11 from 12:30-2:30pm Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in this series of creative expression classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts [...]

APRIL PROGRAMS & EVENTS (EL PASO, TX) GIRL POWER FEST April 13 from 9:30am-3:30pm UTEP Union For Girls 10-18 Latinitas is hosting a day of girl empowerment for local girls 10 to 18 years old in partnership with the Women in Business Association. This event encourages girls to build confidence, discover their voice, express themselves, [...]

Upcoming Events CHICAS WRITE NOW LITERARY FIESTA April 20 from 10am-1pm at Jose Cisneros Cielo Vista Library Branch In this writing workshop, local teen girls (ages 13-19) are invited to speak out and unleash their creativity through the pen. This monthly workshop series is aimed at literary divas who would like to gain writing skills, [...]

MARCH PROGRAMS & EVENTS (EL PASO, TX) CREATIVE CHICAS SATURDAY CAMPS March 9 & April 13 from 12:30-2:30pm Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) Girls Grades 4-8 Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in this series of creative expression classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express [...]

El Paso March 2013 NEWSLETTER  Upcoming Events TEEN MEDIA ACADEMY March 20-22 from 12pm-5pm 1359 Lomaland #502 For Teen Girls in Grades 9-12 This Spring Break, Latinitas is hosting a Teen Media Academy from Wednesday, March 20 through Friday, March 22 from 12pm to 5pm at 1359 Lomaland #502. Teens will have an opportunity to [...]

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS (EL PASO, TX) CREATIVE CHICAS SATURDAY CAMPS February 9 & March 9 from 12:30-2:30pm Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) Girls Grades 4-8 Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in this series of creative expression classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express [...]

Upcoming Events CINEMA CHICAS WORKSHOP February 16 from 10:00am to 2:00pm La Fe Cultural & Technology Center (721 S. Ochoa – Rear building) For Girls Ages 11-17 Have you ever watched a TV show wondering what goes on behind the scenes? Get ready for an audio-visual adventure. Latinitas will host a video workshop where girls [...]

TEEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: February 2 from 10am-4pm Main Public Library (501 N. Oregon)  Discover your leadership talents through our leadership workshop. The Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute is open to teen girls ages 13 and up who are interested in developing their leadership potential and communication skills. Workshops will help local teens learn about civic engagement, [...]

CREATIVE CHICAS SATURDAY CAMPS January 12 from 12:30-2:30pm Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) Girls Grades 4-8 Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in this series of creative expression classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. [...]

El Paso November 2012 NEWSLETTER Upcoming Events PROGRAMS: Aim High Conference: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10am-2pm at the Main Public Library (501 N. Oregon) Latinitas invites pre-teen and teen girls to participate in leadership and career workshops. The event will feature inspirational women leaders who will share their career and college experience with participants as well [...]