Hispanic Heritage

How Houston's Afro-Latino Garifuna Community Is Keeping Its Culture Alive

The small-but-mighty Garifuna community in Houston is upholding their Central American roots.

09/28/2022 By Juan Antonio Sorto

THINGS TO DO

8 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston

Festivals, food and fun to fill your calendar September 15-October 15.

09/08/2022 By Amarie Gipson

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Houston’s Arte Público Press Is Celebrating 40 Years with a Huge Showcase

Arte Público Press will commemorate the milestone with a lively performing art showcase.

09/06/2022 By Amarie Gipson

'Tis the Season

How Houston's Car Culture Gives Back During the Holidays

A toy distribution event that's 30 years old expanded to serve Galena Park and the Cloverleaf neighborhoods.

12/02/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Space City Musicology

Duo Creates Cumbia With an H-Town Influence

Gio Chamba's body-rocking vibe will be featured at Karbach's Hot Sauce Festival.

12/02/2021 By Gladys Fuentes

Stand-Up Comics

Houston Comedy Venue Creates Show With a Latinx Vibe

Twice a month, The Secret Group's Tuesday nights are aimed at entertaining Latinos.

11/30/2021 By Kevin Cruz

Get Low

How Local Photographers Are Telling Houston's Lowrider Story

A collective of shooters is chronicling local car culture.

11/12/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Holiday Spirit

Pancho Claus Is Collecting Toys For Christmas

Richard Reyes, 69, plays the Latino St. Nick, and says he doesn’t know how much longer he’ll be able to do it.

11/05/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Sound in color

Houston Based Latin Artists You Should Know

Celebrate the diverse sounds of Houston for Hispanic Heritage Month.

09/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Genius, Genius!

Four Must-Reads from Cristina Rivera Garza, Houston’s Newest MacArthur Genius

The renowned novelist, poet, and educator was recently named one of this year’s Fellowship recipients. After reading these pieces, you’ll see exactly why.

10/12/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Finding the way

Meet the Groundbreaking Publisher Who Built an Empire of Hispanic Literature

As a child, Nicolás Kanellos couldn't find books that accurately portrayed his Hispanic heritage. As an adult, he sought out and published the ones that did.

10/08/2020 By Emma Schkloven