Saludos!

Check out our June newsletter highlights:

Sí Se Puede: Find out about the mujeres poderosas making moves this month.

CommUNITY + Cultura News: Get the scoop on all our latest stories.

Austin Vida Chisme: Have you heard of the “Unrepresented” podcast? Gracias to Latinitas for featuring highlights from my journalism journey and all things behind the scenes at Austin Vida. Get the details in the chisme section below.

As always, I hope you can find community in the curated cultural happenings we bring you via our monthly Cultura Guides.

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The film “Flamin’ Hot,” directed by Eva Longoria will open this year’s Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. Photo contributed by EMILY ARAGONES/COURTESY SEARCHLIGHT

What’s in the June Cultura Guide?

Top Cine Las Americas International Film Festival picks.

How you can trace your Tejano Genealogy.

Find out which festival will bring together Puerto Rican and Colombian dance and music traditions.

✊ Learn how you can honor Juneteenth around Austin.

Where to catch Grammy-winning Venezuelan artists Los Amigos Invisibles as well as celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brownout y más.

️‍ Where to celebrate Pride Month with the Austin Latinx Pride group.

Catch up on the latest Austin Vida articles. Got a news tip? Is there a story you’d like to see in Austin Vida? Email news@austinvida.com.

Mental Health Ofrenda: Seguir Adelante in Times of Change

Change brings up feelings of deep discomfort. Change related to health, employment, relationships, education, home, and more. Even when the change feels exciting and invigorating (a cool new job or moving to a new city), not knowing the outcome or consequences is uncomfortable. After graduating from college, I felt both relief and fear. ¿Ahora qué? Where was I headed next? Read more.

3 Murals Celebrating Nuestras Historias

We highlighted significant places around Austin para nuestra gente in our latest video series. Check out three local murals that tell nuestras historias.⁠ Read more.

Did you or someone you know receive an honor? Let us know by emailing us at news@austinvida.com for newsletter consideration.

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We’re giving some inspiring Central Texas women their flowers and many felicidades for their trailblazing work.

Each year, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce recognizes extraordinary mujeres during their Women of Distinction Awards, which will be held June 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark.

We’re proud to see several Austin-area awardees on this prestigious list. Congratulations!

Dr. Alicia Mercado-Castro, retired educator (Pflugerville)

Dr. Michelle Cohen, Hays County Commissioner (Kyle)

Luz Lopez-Guerrero, Director of Growth & Broker Relations at WellMed Medical Management (Austin)

Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, CEO of El Buen Samaritano (Austin)

Venus V. Pineyro De Hoyos, Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Plus Institute & Vector U (Austin)

️ Check out the latest episode of “Unrepresented,” a podcast produced by the nonprofit Latinitas, featuring Austin Vida Editor & Publisher Nancy Flores!

Austin Vida is now on the air! This spring, we announced a muy cool partnership with our friends at KUT 90.5. Tune in every first Friday of the month during the “Here and Now” show for a segment where Austin Vida Editor & Publisher Nancy Flores chats with co-host Juan Garcia about all things cultura.

Listen live on June 2 at 12:40 p.m.! You can also find the segments online here. Check it out, familia!

Later this month, we will be launching a new and improved Austin Vida site thanks to a big announcement we’ll make soon. We’re excited and can’t wait to show y’all! We’ll also be launching our summer membership drive in mid-June. Stay tuned and please give us grace if technology doesn’t cooperate during this period of site transition. Gracias!

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