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    As East Austin faces rapid change, efforts are being made to preserve Parque Zaragoza's customs and cultural significance. Learn how you can be a part of the 90th anniversary celebration of this historic park. Also, check out some top May 2022 Austin community events and volunteer opportunities.

    By Austin Vida staff  
    Parque Zaragoza baseball fields have been a large part of the park's traditions. As the East Austin park celebrates 90 years, park advocates hope it continues to serve as a community hub. Austin Vida photo
  • Cultura

    Where to celebrate Selena's birthday in Austin

    Each April, cities across the country honor the legacy of the Queen of Tejano with various tributes and events. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez would have turned 51 this year.

    By Nancy Flores 
    In Austin, East Cesar Chavez Street passersby can see the "La Cantante" mural by Filiberto Mendieta. The mural is part of the restored mural "La Lotería." Photo by Nancy Flores
  • Community News

    Lessons of resilience from César Chávez march

    After a pandemic pause, the annual Austin march and rally honoring civil rights and labor leader César Chávez resumed. Here are some lessons learned at this year's 19th annual event.

    By Nancy Flores 
    Austin marked the return of its annual ¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March & Day of Action. Photo by Austin Vida
  • Cultura

    5 SXSW Artists to Boost Your Playlist

    Top música you don't want to miss

    By Nancy Flores 
    El Dusty performed at several SXSW showcases and released a new EP "Product of the Streets." Contributed photo by Press Junkie PR
  • Cultura

    5 Mujeres Who Rocked SXSW

    Top female artists to add to your playlists.

    By Nancy Flores 
    Mexican-American songwriter and performer Nancy Sanchez was among the SXSW featured artists. Photo contributed by Erika Goldring for BMI.
  • Cultura

    3 SXSW Docs Para El Alma

    Check out three soul-nourishing documentaries centered around our gente.

    By Nancy Flores 
  • Tu Voz

    Tu Voz

    We're launching a first-person series called Tu Voz. It’s an opportunity for a community member to write about their Austin Latinidad experience through the lens of resilience.

    By Austin Vida staff 
  • Events

    Austin Vida Cultura Guides

    Check out a sampling of previous cultura guides. To get this month's free Cultura Guide, simply sign up! Look for the orange sign-up box at the bottom of this article or on homepage.

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    Sí Se Puede

    It's been such a challenging time in our comunidad, and we're in awe of all the resilience we've seen through these times. So, we'd like to cheer on those who have been inspiring us lately. Did you or someone you know receive an honor we should know about? Let us know by emailing us at news@austinvida.com for publication consideration.

    By Austin Vida staff  
    Austinite Mando Rayo, a taco journalist and producer at Identity Productions, received a James Beard Foundation nomination. Contributed photo
  • Cultura

    Welcome to Austin Vida - Estás en tu casa

    Austin Vida empowers our community by amplifying our stories, events and cultura. Latinos make up about 33% of Austin’s population. We are a big part of this community’s rich history, present and future. Our historias should not be ignored.

    By Austin Vida Staff 

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