La Crisis Presidencial de Perú
May 5, 2021/by Renee GrangeL.A in the Midst of Re-Opening: A Photo Series
April 27, 2021/by Lesley RamirezWrite for Your Eyes Only
I can’t remember a point in my life where I didn’t…
Shh… Tienes Que Calmarte
Some days I wake up and a sea of troubles rush…
Racism in Reproductive Health
The United States is notorious for perpetuating…
The East LA Walkouts of 1968:“It was beautiful to be a Chicano that day”
Fifty-three years ago, over 15,000 students from seven high…
March 12, 2021/by Miriam Torres-SanchezUna Carta de Amor Para Mi
It’s hard to take a compliment you see
When…
I obtained a second citizenship from my home country, and you should too
Illustration by Jonathan Valenzuela Mejia
I’ve…
March 8, 2021/by Jonathan Valenzuela MejiaI’ve…
Yo obtuve una segunda ciudadanía de mi país natal, y tu deberías hacerlo también.
Siempre he sido consciente de mi nacionalidad Guatemalteca,…
March 8, 2021/by Jonathan Valenzuela MejiaThe Artistic Landscape of the City by the Bay
March 4, 2021/by Angie SantosAbyss
Submerged myself
Into your waters.
Baptized…
Doom Scrolling through the Darkness
Throughout the pandemic, there have been way too…
Small Business Check
…
February 4, 2021/by Nayeli VelardeEn El Jardín
January 22, 2021/by Haile ArriazaKiller Hospitals and COVID-19 in Mexico
CW: death
Mexico is currently facing a crisis…
The Real Faces of Los Angeles: East LA
TW: Sexual assault, molestation, domestic abuse,…
The Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Entry 1
My name is Emilia Acevedo and I was born and raised in Mexico…
January 10, 2021/by Emilia AcevedoNahla: Representing the Communities Who Have No Voice In Cinema
We live in a world where society is predominantly led by…
January 6, 2021/by Claudia Ledesma RodriguezWhat If?
What if you create a utopia in your mind?
Free from the…
December 10, 2020/by Sofia RizkkhalilFree from the…
The Pink House
I want to paint an image of my childhood home.
Hoping…
All I Want for Christmas Is ….. to Support Latina Small Business Owners!
December 4, 2020/by Jennifer Rosario Arriaga“American Dream”
December 3, 2020/by Angie SantosPerú Faces a Presidential Crisis
This November, Perú experienced a period of political unrest…
December 2, 2020/by Renee Grange“No Estamos Esperanzados”: Expectations of California Day Laborers for the New President and COVID-19 Measures
For many of us, life has been brought to a halt…
the past is in the past
i look to the past
far too much,
this i know
i…
A Case for Television
A dream I’ve kept under wraps, for the sake of not falling…
November 24, 2020/by Laysha MacedoMexican Strike-Out
[CW: mentions of suicidal ideation and the adverse impact…
November 22, 2020/by Miriam Torres-SanchezNature: In Series
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November 17, 2020/by Cristelle HugoCaught in a Loop: An Appropriation of Hoops
Gold, silver, large, small, tassels, and decorations: hoop…
November 16, 2020/by Sandra OcampoLil Foo Coffee: Culture, Coffee, South Central Pride
Frankie Martinez, a trans non-binary Latinx male, born and…
November 15, 2020/by Andrew ValdovinosCapturing the Brown Experience Through Photography
A Profile on Latina Photographer, Andrea Flores
Demonstrated…
November 13, 2020/by Espy de la ODemonstrated…
Faces of Voters — A Portrait Photo Series
November 10, 2020/by Ruth ChincanchanYellow Filter
During quarantine I took up watching at least one new movie a…
October 26, 2020/by Rebecca GutierrezLatinx Punks
The punk rock scene and its Latinx influence has greatly…
October 19, 2020/by Karim HyderaliDiversify Our Narrative: Social Activism in the Digital Age
When I was in the tenth grade, my Honors English teacher…
September 2, 2020/by Sofia RizkkhalilAltering the Standard
In a capitalist society, companies adopt differing values to distinguish and establish themselves within niche communities. The fashion industry is no exception—leading some companies to prioritize uniqueness, quality, and net profit.
May 16, 2020/by Sarah MejiaBrought To You by Small Business
Proudly representing their culture and identity while excelling at contributing billions to the US economy, small Latinx-owned businesses are booming.
April 18, 2020/by Amanda VestThe Evolution of Memes
As Latinxs, there are many stereotypes and generalizations…
April 15, 2020/by Alvaro HernandezDisproportioned
In the affluent Westwood, Los Angeles, I find myself surrounded…
April 13, 2020/by Bryce RamirezA hairy girl’s lament
All of my life
I’ve been a hairy girl
My arms? Covered!
My…
April 11, 2020/by Alize MagañaI’ve been a hairy girl
My arms? Covered!
My…
Living Under a Death Sentence: Femicides in Mexico
[CW: sexual assault, femicide, violence against women, graphic descriptions]
Being a woman in Mexico is punishable by death.
March 9, 2020/by Nayeli VelardeBeing a woman in Mexico is punishable by death.
The US and the Growing Food Gap
The food gap between the rich and the poor in American society is growing and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.
March 7, 2020/by Ashley Huendoi am, i am not
i am not the drowning voices...
February 25, 2020/by Melissa DiazLatinx Representation in Literature and Cinema
UCLA offers a handful of classes that center on Latinx authors and their experience. In a Chicanx literature class, students read about five different novels.
February 24, 2020/by Rebecca GutierrezUbiquity
I am not...
February 13, 2020/by Kevin Bernal-RiveraKoreatown: and the Impact of Cultural Displacement
Two years ago, I visited the newly opened, hip and fresh vegan burger joint, located just a few streets from my childhood apartment. As I entered, the environment was lively and welcoming.
February 7, 2020/by Jessica MartinezHow Communities of Color are Affected by Environmental Injustice
On January 15, 2020, Delta Air Lines pilots dumped airplane fuel over Cudahy, an area of Southeast Los Angeles that is home to the sixth largest Latinx population in LA County, and landed across six schools.
February 1, 2020/by Daniel PonceSe te hizo chistoso cuando….
Una riza debe de consolar el alma de todo lo malo en la vida.…
January 25, 2020/by Jennifer Rosario ArriagaGetting to Know Estereomance
2019 brought great offerings to ex-Chamanas, Manuel Calderon…
January 16, 2020/by Alvaro HernandezLa Violenta Salida de Evo
Las guerras de independencia concluyeron hace más de 200 años.…
January 10, 2020/by Brian Jimenez-LunaUNICA/CAIGA Letter in Support of the UCLA Chicana/o Studies Department Name Change
On November 15, 2019, the faculty of the UCLA Chicana and Chicano…
November 14, 2019/by Myrka VegaIncreasing Visibility: The DNC’s Decision To Prioritize Unions
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Wednesday morning that UCLA would no longer host the sixth Democratic debate. The debate was previously scheduled to occur in Royce Hall on December 19, 2019.
November 7, 2019/by Angela Vargas