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November 2007 E-Newsletter

Celebrating antepasados on Saturday, Oct. 27th, Latinitas will be displaying its own altar reflecting lost reletives and images of outstanding Latina icons who have passed such as Celia Cruz in Mexic-Arte's annual Dia de las Muertos Altar Procession

In addition to featuring traditional components of this ancient Mexican ritual, the museum is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s birth, 1907-2007, by inviting procession attendees to dress like Mexico's premiere female artista.

Latinitas volunteers will meet at 3pm at Mexic-Arte Museum to complete its altar and then will join the Muertos procession at Plaza Saltillo at 5pm for the procession downtown. To participate contact Alicia Rascon.

in this issue

1. Latinitas Celebrates el Dia De Los Muertos
2. Latinitasfest Goes Monthly at the Mexican American Culture Center (M.A.C.C.)
3. Club Latinitas Wants Tu!
4. Cena Para La Causa: Doña Emilia's, Nov. 7th
5. Latinitas Enters the Super Pal Universe
6. Sabado Gigante
7. Round Rock Nods to Latinitas

Latinitasfest is now a monthly offering at the Mexican American Cultural Center (600 River Street) beginning with its first scheduled event on Monday, Nov. 12 from 9am-4pm.

Latinitasfest is an all day snapshot of Latinitas' multi-media and technology activities for girls including writing, web design, photography, radio and video production.

Latinitas engaging in hands-on multi-media activities together.

November 12th features Latinitasfest Fab Fotos- a full-day of photography lessons that include technique, trick photography, creating a slideshow, glam photograhy and more. To register call MACC at 478.MACC or email latinitascamp@ yahoo.com.

Latinitas engaging in hands-on multi-media activities together.

UT Grad Sara Rodriguez assists Club Latinitas member Laura Monroy with video production.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of Latina youth in a direct and impactful way?

Latinitas 16 after school programs take place every day of the week. If you are interested in assisting any of these clubs consider becoming a weekly or monthly program volunteer.

Opportunities exist to work with high, middle and elementary school-aged girls. Clubs go on for 1-2 hours between 3 and 6pm, some clubs begin at 3 and others at 4pm. Some are only for an hour. No training necessary. Email Laura or call 512.322.9947 for information.

For the second year in a row, Dona Emilia's South American Restaurant (101 San Jacinto) will be donating proceeds from a night of dining to Latinitas.

Proceeds from dinners purchased between 6-9pm at the restaurant on Wednesday, Nov. 7th will be supporting Latinitas growing after school programs (16!).

Come out for a fun, lively event featuring some short testimonials from Latinitas club participants, themselves, music, raffles and door prizes. We look forward to seeing you!

Austin's Super Pal Universe, developed by musician Sara Hickman, is a new digital content program targeting a global pre-teen audience.

A major component of the Super Pal movement will involve a group of pre-teens starting a band called "Super Pal Universe."

On Saturday Nov. 3rd, Latinitas media club members will be collaborating with the Super Pals band, filming one of their first performances at the Gibson Showroom. Overall, Super Pal Universe programming will address a series of themes affecting and influencing youth including heroes, love, health, respect, goals, the environment and more. In addition to providing media support at Super Pal's first show, Latinitas will also be contributing to Super Pal's 'zine with an insert addressing winter energy efficiency.

Latinitas will be bringing activities in media and technology to Sabado Gigante: an event sponsored by the University of Texas's School of Enginnering encouraging young Hispanics to explore academic and professional paths in math, science and engineering.

Latinitas after school club at Anderson Mill Elementary School was spotlighted in a recent issue of the Round Rock Leader.

Latinitas first club outside of Austin, Anderson Mill is a unique group in that they are Latinitas youngest participants, in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.

"Our traditional curriculum is geared towards girls 3rd grade and older, but the interest was so strong at this school we have adjusted activities to serve these young Latinitas." says Laura Donnelly, Latinitas co-founder. "As a result these little "reporteritas" have completed their own photo series, made their own 'zines and have begun lessons in sound and radio production."

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Latinitas, Inc. is an Austin-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic girls in media and technology. We accomplish this by publishing a bilingual webzine for Hispanic girls, hosting innovative media workshops in the community, and facilitating an after-school program for junior reporters.