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Latinitas is an MLS Hometown Hero
Hometown Heroes Showcase, Presented by RBC Wealth Management, to Celebrate Local Leaders During MLS All-Star Week in Austin Austin FC Goalkeeper Brad Stuver Named 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes Program Ambassador. NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2025) – Major League Soccer (MLS), RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change (BPC) today announced the 2025 MLS…
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Latinitas hosts TechKermés festival to encourage exploration of technology and arts
Janay, 12, and Jaoquin, 7, Silva-Soto play with an augmented reality app at the TechKermés Festival, May 31, 2025 at the H-E-B Eastside Tech Hub. The festival was hosted by Latinitas, a nonprofit organization providing STEAM opportunities to Hispanic students in Central Texas. It had tech and creative activities from companies like Dell, Applied Materials…
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Austin nonprofit to host community technology and arts festival
An Austin-area nonprofit is hosting an interactive festival this week celebrating technology and the arts, with the goal of exposing young Latinas to education and careers in STEM. Latinitas will host its inaugural TechKermés event on Friday, featuring performances, food and interactive activities with local tech companies such as Dell Technologies, Applied Materials, CapMetro, Electronic…
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Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre
Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances In an act of grand duplicity, the NEA sent out emails late Friday night announcing to arts organizations that previously approved grants were being terminated, effective May 31, as they no longer fit with new priorities for grants funding. In Austin alone, the email could end up dragging…
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Startup Chica Recap: Inspiring the Next Generation of Latina Leaders
How are we feeling today?” Asks Startup Chica Emcee Bessy Martinez to a crowd full of excited students. Though there are many cheers in response, it’s not enough for the emphatic Emcee, “One more time, okay? How are we feeling today?!” Martinez screams out to a thunderous applause. Students chant a unanimous “Good!” as Martinez smiles in…
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Austin nonprofit to teach young girls how to launch a startup at annual conference
Know a student interested in learning how to launch their own startup? Latinitas, an Austin-area nonprofit, is inviting girls ages 9 to 14 to its annual Startup Chica conference this Saturday. The event connects STEM-interested students with local professionals to learn about entrepreneurship and business ownership. “We bring in a lot of women entrepreneurs that…
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Austin nonprofit helps Latinas with workforce readiness program
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Latinos make up about a third of the workforce in Central Texas. However, according to a report by the Hispanic Fund, many are “confined to minimal incomes.” A workforce readiness program in Austin hopes to help bridge the economic gap. The nonprofit Latinitas created the self-paced course for people to earn certifications in a skill…
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Padres Digitales: Empowering families through digital literacy
GFiber’s investment in digital equity goes beyond internet access. Through collaborations with organizations like Latinitas, we are helping to create a more inclusive digital ecosystem where all members of the community can thrive. In today’s increasingly connected world, digital literacy has become essential for personal, educational and professional success. Recognizing this, Latinitas, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls…
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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reveal Mission Details at SXSW: What to Expect
This year’s SXSW featured a plethora of riveting panels from famous casts to famous musicians, and for a moment it seemed as if every celebrity in the world was in the Lone Star State. As if the festival couldn’t get any more exciting, NASA decided to hold a keynote session with the astronauts who will be embarking…
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The N.E.A.’s New Gender and Diversity Edicts Worry Arts Groups
As the National Endowment for the Arts adjusts to comply with President Trump’s executive orders, “gender ideology” is out and works that “honor the nation’s rich artistic heritage” are in. The National Endowment for the Arts is telling arts groups not to use federal funds to promote “diversity, equity and inclusion” or “gender ideology” in…
