The day of media and technology workshops aims to help Young Latinas realize that college is attainable DALLAS, Tex. (April 12, 2013) – Latinitas, the first and only magazine made for and by young Latinas, is partnering with Dallas-based Latinas Inspiring Vision and Excellence (L.I.V.E.) for a fun day of digital media education centered around [...]

Event Honors Media Icon Elizabeth Avellan Ten years ago, news outlets reported for the first time Latinos were America’s largest minority. At the same time, statistics coming down the pike about Latino youth were devastating. Fifty two percent of Latina teens were getting pregnant at a rate that was twice the national average, reports showed [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alicia Rascon 915.219.8554 alicia@laslatinitas.com MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & SPA DAY BENEFITS LATINITAS El Paso, TX – The “Butterfly Effect Benefit” scholarship fundraiser aims to pamper, feed, entertain, relax and delight mothers, daughters and guests. Latinitas will host this event celebrating mothers on May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the [...]

WHAT: Girl Power Fest is a girl empowerment conference featuring inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and a teen resource fair on the topics of girl power, confidence, body image and leadership. WHO: The event is hosted by the Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute & Women in Business Association and is open to girls 10 to 18 along [...]

Women’s History Month Celebration Who: Mujeres de la Tierra, Latinitas, Girl Scouts & Downtown Artist Market When: March 23 at 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Union Plaza Park Contact: Rebecca Munoz at 915.541.4942 munozra@elpasotexas.gov Local women’s groups and art organizations are rallying together to celebrate Women’s History Month with a family-friendly festival featuring local [...]

WHAT: Local girls are invited to look behind the scenes and discover the media trade with tours of local media stations. Girls will get an insider’s view of the careers of local journalists and new anchors and they visit a TV news show, a magazine publication and radio station. WHO: The workshop is open to [...]

The Social Revolución to Honor Online Trendsetters at Official SXSW Latino Event SXSW 2013 AUSTIN, Texas—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Today The Social Revolución, the official Latino event at the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival celebrating online Latino trendsetters, is announcing the winners of the 2013 Revolucionario Awards. Seven award recipients from the United States and Latin America will be recognized [...]

Cinema Chicas: Media Academy for Girls When: February 16, 2013 (10:00 AM– 2:00 PM) Where: La Fe Cultural & Technology Center (721 S. Ochoa – rear building) Who:  Local girls ages 11-17 are invited to discover how they can change the world through multimedia arts & technology. What: Join us for a day of fun creating [...]

LOCAL GROUP HOSTS LADIES NIGHT OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE Tiara Tuesday at 501 Bar & Bistro Benefits Latinitas’ Scholarship Fund  What: Latinitas will host its Tiara Tuesday fundraiser at 501 Bistro on February 5th. All women from El Paso are invited to join us for a ladies night out for a good cause. Admission is [...]

For Immediate Release Contact: Alicia Rascon 915.219.554 latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com When: Held Monthly the 2nd Saturday of each Month from 1:30-3:30pm January 12, February 9th, March 9, April 13 & May 11 Where: Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) Who: Girls in grades 4-8 are invited What: Local pre-teen girls are invited to get in touch with their [...]