Aztec Exhibition at the Getty Villa

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The Aztec empire has been resurrected in—of all places—the mansion-riddled cliffs of the Pacific Palisades.

El cine Peruano: La teta asustada

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“La teta asustada” es la primera película Peruana en ser nominada para los Oscares en la categoría de mejor película extranjera. La directora Claudia Llosa, sobrina del famoso escritor Peruano Mario Vargas Llosa, nos presenta a Fausta, papel interpretado por la actriz Magaly Solier. Como el título lo sugiere, Fausta sufre de la teta asustada, una condición que resulta porque su madre fue violada cuando estaba embarazada de ella.

Rebuilding MALCS: A space for female minorities

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The emerging group on campus, Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS), has taken on a complex task: to create a safe communal space for female minorities.

UCLA Students Reach Out to Latino Cyclists

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Tackling the auto-congested avenues and boulevards of L.A.’s major streets day in and day out, the city’s Latino riders rely on their pedals for work, errands, play and all that is in between.

Can you read this?

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Imagine how it would feel if the writing on street signs and businesses was indecipherable. This is a reality for over 200,000 Spanish-speaking immigrants in Los Angeles County alone, and an estimated 2 million people nationwide.

My Story: Latina and Lesbian

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This is no specific formula by which homosexuals live. This is my story, my account as a Latina who is a lesbian, a human being that has a specific gender in which I find a perfect but imperfect connection.

Cheating for a Cause

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Ever heard of a spelling bee that allowed you to consult the…
Habana Eva

Looking at Habana Eva

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Winner of the 'Best Feature' award at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2010

Stand-up for Gays

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Comedians at last Wednesday's Punk House comedy show at the Westside Comedy Theatre used superficial topics such as Facebook, Twilight, vagazzling (yes, that is a portmanteau for bedazzling one's vagina), and even a particularly austere audience member to get viewers to laugh. So, when budding Mexican-American comedian Manuel Zermeno focused his performance on his gay identity, he immediately stood out.

Not Just One of the Herd

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When describing the process of making a successful project, Humberto Hinojosa Oscáriz says, “Lo que gana, es la historia." This could not be truer for his terrific film, Oveja Negra (Black Sheep). Set in Mexico, this film is an incredibly realistic portrayal of friendship, dreams, and class relationships.