Thursday, September 2, 2010

LATINA AUTHOR'S FIESTA - September 18

WHEN: Saturday, September 18 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
WHERE: EPCC Administrative Services Center, Building “A”
Latinitas is partnering with EPCC to host a FREE writing workshop led by nationally recognized Latina authors. As part of the EPCC Author's Fiesta, three published Latina authors - Christine Granados, Claudia Guadalupe Martinez, and Beatriz Terrazas - will make a special presentation just for members of Latinitas.  These three Chicana/Latina writers will share helpful advice about getting published, guide creative writing exercises that will generate ideas for future writing projects and participate in a reading performance.  Space is limited, so rsvp is required. To register, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or call 239.5051.

CLUB LATINITAS LAUNCH - September 13

Latinitas is kicking off a series of free weekly after-school girl empowerment clubs where girls in grades 4-8th can gather to build confidence and express themselves creatively through media, art, culture and technology. In this girl-friendly place, Latinitas will explore visual arts, writing, photography, folk arts, acting, crafts, audio production, journalism and film making. Each week will offer a different hands-on workshop where pre-teens can discover the power of self-expression as they foster a positive self-esteem. The clubs are held after school every week starting the week of September 13th at the following community centers:
Horizon Middle School - Every Tuesday
Clardy Fox Public Library - Every Tuesday
Judge Marquez Public Library- Every Thursday
La Fe Culture & Technology Center - Every Thursday
Memorial Park Public Library- Every Thursday
Irving Schwartz Public Library- Every Friday
Ysleta Public Library- Every Friday
For more information, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com, call 239.5051 or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

PEER MENTORS WANTED

Would you like to mentor younger girls? We are currently recruiting high school female volunteers to serve as mentors in our girl empowerment clubs. You can serve as a positive role model to encourage, motive and educate middle school girls. Our clubs are held at various community sites after school and on Saturdays. To sign up to volunteer, complete our on-line application at:
For more information, contact latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or call 239.5051.

NOMINATIONS FOR LATINA TOP ALL-STARS

To spotlight outstanding Hispanic female athletes who are out there changing statistics, Latinitas Magazine, the first digital magazine made for and by young Latinas, is launching a nationwide search for girls who exemplify superior athletic achievement, high academic standards, community involvement and outstanding leadership qualities.  The magazine is accepting nominations through its website of a Latina teen, age 13–19, who participates in school-sponsored athletics or open amateur sports and exhibits a dedication to leadership, community service and academic excellence for its 2010 Latinitas Sports All-Star Award.  Winners will be featured in a front page article in Latinitas teen publication: TeenLatinitas.com. Nominees are judged FOREMOST on athletic accomplishment. Extra-curricular activities, community service and scholarship will also be considered. The deadline for submissions is SEPTEMBER 15, 2010: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RKT98B3

MULTIMEDIA INTERNS - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

We are seeking talented Latina high school and college students to serve as Writing & Multimedia Interns. Interns must commit at least 5-20 hours per week for 4 months (80 hour minimum). This position will work closely with our multimedia team to gain experience in the entire magazine process and develop a portfolio with published articles, photos, blogs, audio pieces and videos. To apply, complete our application at: http://www.latinitasmagazine.org/internship_application.php or email intern@latinitasmagazine.org.