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MyLatinitas.com is the online community by and for Latina teens hosted by Latinitas Magazine. TeenLatinitas.com is the first digital magazine for Latina teens. We are dedicated to informing, empowering, entertaining and inspiring young Latinas. Our goal is to give Hispanic girls a safe, moderated forum for self expression. Here you can read blogs from Latinitas editors and teen reporters; ask for advice by creating a discussion; and voice your opinion by commenting or blogging about whatever you want. Comment, upload a photo, add a video, create a group, or invite your friends to join. Get started now!


Latinitas in Hollywood: Entertainment Blog: This is where you can hear about the latest entertainment craze and how it impacts Latinitas like you. About the Author: My name is Lizette Espinosa. I grew up in California and moved to El Paso, TX in 2006. I love to read magazines, novels, and just about everything else. I am a huge fan of movies and music! I am about to graduate from UTEP with a degree in Print Media and a minor in Women's Studies. I currently work at Cohen Stadium, the home of the Diablos baseball team.


Blogging Bookworm: I am a voracious reader from poetry to novels. I've always like to write about and share my experiences with books I've read, so it would be exiciting to have th chance now. I will be posting about once a month. About the Author My name is Zyanya. I am 17, going on 18. I am a UTEP junior and a major is Multimedia Journalism. I hope to find a magazine where I can make a great career in writing.


Music Scene Unplugged - Uncovering music talent and getting the inside scoop on the latest news surrounding the music scene in the Sun City and around the world. I am planning on blogging about 2-3 times monthly. About the Author: My name is Brenda Sanchez; I am currently a junior at UTEP. My major is multimedia journalism and my minor is Spanish. I am involved in two groups, those which include NAHJ and Alpha Xi Delta. I enjoy being a lively active participant in music events and I am looking forward to sharing the skinny on the music scene with you all.


Day in a College Student's Life - I will be writing my thoughts on events and classes that take place throughout the week. I will be using quotes from my professors from their lectures. I will be writing my thoughts on events that take place on the college campus and things I see. I plan on posting once a week at the end of the week possibly every Friday or Saturday.About the Author: My name is Cassandra, but I go by Cassie. I am 18 and a Digital Media Production major and a Junior at UTEP. I am also curently a Senior at Mission Early College High School. I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. I like volunteering and helping people when I can. My hobbies would have to be watching movies, old and new, reading mystery books, and arts and crafts projects when I can. My interest are mysteries, history, and editing videos. I would describe myself as a social and friendly person.


Living in a Virtual World: This blog will touch base on how society now lives virtually from cellphone to social networking. Check out the blog about once a week. About the Author: My name is Claudia Escobar. I was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in El Paso, Texas. I am 22 years old and graduated from UTEP with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology. I am Mexican who has been Americanized since I have always lived in the US, I don’t know another home. I am married. I believe in equal rights, love turtles and love my boxer dog Kiao.


Immigration 101: Through this blog, I plan to bring awareness to immigrant issues in the United States, from their migrant story to how they live in the shadows. Look out for the blog monthly. About the Author: My name is Claudia.


Feminist Eyes: The theme of my blog will be feminism and how it relates to today's world. I want to talk about how it is still important and relevant in our daily lives. I would like to post twice a month. About the Author: My name is Cristina Chavez. I go to the University of Texas at El Paso where I am majoring in English and American Literature and minoring in Women's Studies. My passion is Women's Studies, so I plan on getting my Master's, and then hopefully my PhD in Women's Studies as well. My hobbies are reading, writing, learning, watching movies, and traveling.


Mujer, Hear Me roar!This blog focuses on everything to do about women in action with the community. From art to activism, a woman's life is not just one thing. I plan to post 2 a month! About the Author: I am Eurydice Saucedo. A Latina with a thirst for life. I am everywhere and no where, friend, goddess, sister, singer, actress, writer, photographer, student and muse. Have a background in anthropology and women's studies with a dash of philosophy.


Sick Science: It is a blog about new science and technology innovations. It will deal with interesting bits on science to spark interest in the subject. I aim to write a write a Science post once a week. About the Author:My name is Denisse Rauda. I'm a UTEP Print Media grad, with little experience in Science. I know and read about a lot of things but Science is one of those that I place last on my list of favorite.


Lessons Learned: This blog will discuss issues and concerns about education. I will share school tips and advice for our young ladies. I will try to post a blog, occassionally, on the experiences that some of the educators that I interview have experienced. This is just to get the girls a perspective that some things can change and result into something good. I will plan to post once a week. About the Author: I'm Claudia Nicole Oliva and I am senior at UTEP, majoring in Political Science and minor in Communication Studies.


Host Your Own Blog Series MyLatinitas.com is looking for bloggers who would like to write about a specific theme at least once a month. We are encouraging our bloggers to select a "beat" and create a title for their blog. For example, one blogger is writing about her study abroad experience this semester in Mexico, one is writing about her college application experience, one will be writing a series of movie reviews and another is going to start a series called Latinos in Hollywood. Let me know if you'd be interested in hosting a blog series on our site. It can be on any topic that you want and that you think would be relevant and age-appropriate for our audience of young Latinas. Our blogs are brief and informal, but a great way to encourage and motive other young women. Post a comment if you'd like to start your own blog series on our site.