Today is the anniversary of the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995). For many of us, Selena was and continues to be the biggest star in Tejano music. Her impact was felt in fashion and music – crossing into mainstream awareness much more after her death. There’s not much we […]
Texas to Open COVID-19 Vaccination to All Adults
REMINDER: All adults (18 years and older) will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29, 2021. That means that you are able to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine regardless of your age or occupation — as long as you’re 18 years of age or older. Did you know […]
I’m losing my Spanish
I speak Spanish, but I’m going to take this moment to remind you that not every Hispanic does. I have many Hispanic and Latinx friends who barely speak Spanish, or who don’t speak it at all. In fact, it was because of these friends that I originally launched Hispanic Houston. I wanted to provide culturally-relevant […]
Video Pick: J Balvin on 60 Minutes+
Before J Balvin really became a household name in the US, even among Latinx households, I had to explain to my sister why meeting him in person was a big deal. My sister, brother-in-law and their kids came back from visiting family in Honduras, and she was telling me that her niece had just gone […]
Meet the 2020 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards Recipients
Every year, the Mayor of Houston and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board honor five Houstonians for their outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community. The City of Houston recently announced this year’s recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Alfonso Maldonado III Arts in the Community Award: Alejandro “Alex” Roman Jr. and […]