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 Isaac 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 VargasEscaping la ‘Oscuridad’ with Jasper Bones
Along with new, up-and-coming Latinx artists hitting the charts, Jasper Bones has made his presence known with raw, funky, and wavy soul tracks.
October 2, 2019/by Melissa DiazThe United States’ Nativist Tone is Neither New nor Unique
A moderated forum over progressive border policy hosted at the Hammer Museum (co-presented with Univision 34 Los Angeles) went over the current border issues of the US and Mexico
April 20, 2019/by Israel CedilloDocumenting the Undocumented: The 2020 Census
The Census is meant to is meant to be a survey of the people who live in the United States, not just its citizens.
December 19, 2018/by Cristina DelgadoThe Future of DACA Recipients in the Time of Trump
UCLA should offer more support to the undocumented community, students say.
November 20, 2018/by Melissa DiazPhotographer George Rodriguez’s “Double Vision” Retrospective at The Lodge
Even before crossing over to The Lodge at 1024 N. Western Ave.,…
July 8, 2018/by Israel Cedillo#NoSonTresSomosTodxs
Mexico is currently facing the most violent year in history -…
June 9, 2018/by Alondra CastanonLa nariz como la de mi padre
"Así es como mi mirada se iba aflojando hacia el suelo, así es como mi mirada nunca es fija cuando te veo a la cara"
May 17, 2018/by Vanessa Gonzalez SotoAFSCME Labor Strikes: El Precio de la Pobreza–The Price of Poverty
Thousands of service workers across the University of California…
May 13, 2018/by Elizabeth GarciaMujer Monday: Soraya
"I know there are many questions without answers, and that hope…
May 7, 2018/by Abigail DuranReview of Axe Bahia: The Power of Art in Afro-Brazilian Metropolis at the Fowler Museum
The Fowler Museum, located at UCLA is now displaying a three-part…
February 18, 2018/by Kathy CastilloGolden Kingdoms: Luxury and Legacy in the Ancient Americas at the Getty Center
Although gold is a highly cherished metal in contemporary society,…
February 1, 2018/by Kathy CastilloAction Plan for Affordable Textbooks Report Release
MEDIA ADVISORY: PRESS CONFERENCE
In fight for more affordable…
January 24, 2018/by La Gente NewsmagazineIn fight for more affordable…
Radical Women at the Hammer Museum
The exhibition, Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985, just closed on December 31. In case you missed it, here is the review!
January 5, 2018/by Daisy VargasUS-trained Security Forces Kill Hondureños Amid Election Result Blackout
After a state-imposed curfew was implemented Friday, December 1, Honduran militarized police and armed forces have unleashed chaos, violence, and death on Hondureños revolting against President Juan Orlando Hernández and his election commission's failure to release results of the November 26 election.
December 7, 2017/by Joseph MejiaFrom Chavez Ravine to Dodgertown
Cultural Erasure in the Context of Dodger Stadium
November 13, 2017/by Carla Gonzalez