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As a born-and-raised Angelino, there are places in this fair city of ours that always evoke strong feelings and memories. For me, one of those places is the Los Angeles International Airport, also known as LAX.
The vibrant legacy Latino leadership in Los Angeles is woven deeply into the city's political, social, and cultural fabric.
En este Mes de la Herencia Latina, celebramos los símbolos que nos recuerdan de dónde venimos y que siguen nutriendo nuestras raíces. Uno de ellos es el maíz, un grano sagrado que ha sustentado e inspirado a nuestras comunidades durante más de 9.000 años.
During this Latino Heritage Month, we celebrate the symbols that remind us where we come from and continue to nourish our roots. One of these is corn, a sacred grain that has sustained and inspired our communities for over 9,000 years.
How do you celebrate a community under attack? How can you feel seen when you feel targeted? How do you feel you belong when you are constantly made to feel like an outsider? These questions are nothing new to the Latino community of Los Angeles.
The Varrio Vamps and the Chulita Vinyl Club are two very cool female-centric crews who prove that cars and records are not just for guys. Whatever your interests or activities, it can be rewarding to join a club of like-minded people who share the work and the play—or start your own.
Kelli Callis is a recovering riot grrrl and English teacher in the suburbs of L.A.
John Dishwasher is a writer and zine maker based in Southern California's San Jacinto Valley. His Zine from the Future Describing the End of Civilization was named a finalist for Best Political Zine of 2021 by Broken Pencil Magazine.
The Latinx community has fallen victim to the growing mental health crisis across the United States.
Natalia Molina is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.