From Ferguson to Los Angeles, Movements Demand End to Police Brutality
On Sunday, hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets…
August 18, 2014/by Juan TorresSan Diego Mobilizes in Solidarity with Palestine
San Diego is known for being a more pacific and less hectic region…
August 13, 2014/by Juan TorresDancing Beneath the Stars
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August 8, 2014/by Jeanelle HorcasitasAs…
Chicano Batman at the Getty
It’s been a month and I can still hear Bardo’s Yamaha YC-30…
August 1, 2014/by Madelinn OrnelasBell to Open Shelter for Central American Refugees
More than 100 Los Angeles and City of Bell residents packed…
July 25, 2014/by Giovannie Nunez-DuenasPro-Palestine Rally in Photos
On July 20th, a pro-Palestine demonstration was held at Wilshire…
July 22, 2014/by Madelinn OrnelasIsrael-Palestine Conflict Spills Into Westwood Streets
Westwood traffic slowed to a crawl Sunday afternoon as more than…
July 22, 2014/by Giovannie Nunez-DuenasEconomic Opportunists or Refugees?: A Report Back
It is not rare to find Aztec dancers, the LAPD, ICE, and a swarm…
July 9, 2014/by Giovannie Nunez-DuenasInterview with Angela Davis on prisons and UC President Napolitano
"I've been incarcerated for 16 years and from the looks of it,…
June 22, 2014/by Juan TorresCalle 13: Música como arma educativa
“Hagan lo que los hace feliz. A veces se tiene que hacer cosas…
May 27, 2014/by Michelle SalinasThe L.A. community mobilizes against Monsanto
On May 24th Los Angeles residents marched against Monsanto, a…
May 26, 2014/by Juan TorresComo un filme
Tiempo: El amanecer
A punto de ser las siete de la mañana,…
May 25, 2014/by rreynaA punto de ser las siete de la mañana,…
Brown Berets visit UCLA
Professor Milo Alvarez moderated a discussion that revolved around…
May 25, 2014/by Mayra JonesUCLA’s 29th Annual Pow Wow
Last weekend, the American Indian Student Association (AISA)…
May 8, 2014/by La GenteLa Gente Newsmagazine
La Gente Newsmagazine is for el estudiante interested…
While there’s still no World Cup
A whole different story
When I tell people I am from Brazil…
April 22, 2014/by Roberta TerraWhen I tell people I am from Brazil…
La Raza Meets Up at Coachella 2014
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is synonymous with…
April 21, 2014/by Maria PerezLatinos Coming Together for La Raza
April 16, 2014: A large number of members from the Latino Greek…
April 17, 2014/by rreynaClothesline Project at UCLA
Throughout the week the Clothesline Project at UCLA attracted…
April 16, 2014/by adminMy Sunday with Frida
When I was a little girl, my abuelita would show me paintings…
April 16, 2014/by Jeanelle HorcasitasLa Gente gets “wacky” at Festival Latino
Saturday April 5th UCLA's Latin American Student Association…
LASA’s 16th annual Festival Latino is calling for artists!
Festival Latino is an annual event that the Latin American Student…
March 31, 2014/by ContributorA seminar with Dr. Noam Chomsky, “Father of Modern Linguistics”
On Friday, March 14th at UCLA’s Neuroscience Research Building…
March 24, 2014/by Juan TorresStruggling to Win: Chilean student panel speaks to UCLA students
Three Chilean activists came to UCLA to share their experience…
March 17, 2014/by Juan TorresVagina Monologues 2014
If your vagina could talk, what would it say? If it could dress,…
February 25, 2014/by La GenteEnd the Fear. End the Tension. Ethnic Studies Requirements Now!
California State University of Los Angeles (CSULA) students started…
February 12, 2014/by La GenteL.A. Ska Wars 2014
"Todos Los Angeles," screams Chris Merlin, singer of Chencha…
February 10, 2014/by Madelinn OrnelasR.J. Palacio’s debut novel Wonder addresses difference, acceptance and kindness
How is one supposed to live their life normally when anyone who…
February 10, 2014/by Maria Perez“Can you change it to American music?” he said
“You live in a racist world, get use to it,” said my boss…
February 6, 2014/by ContributorBelieving in a New California, Luis J. Rodriguez runs for governor
Luis J. Rodriguez, author of the memoir Always Running: La Vida…
February 4, 2014/by Michael ReyesLos Callejones (L.A. Alleys)
When we think of touring L.A., the first thing that usually comes…
February 4, 2014/by adminGentistas share experiences with microaggressions
Microaggressions: brief verbal, behavioral, or environmental…
“Ghost Rapes” haunt colony in Bolivia
In 2009 nine men were convicted for raping more than 100 women…
January 27, 2014/by Michael Reyes45 years after a deadly UCLA shooting
January 17 marked the 45th anniversary of the deaths of two 1960’s…
January 23, 2014/by Mayra JonesDREAMERS are global, protest deportations in France
Students march down Avenue Daumesnil in Paris, France carrying…
January 21, 2014/by Helen AlonzoEscribiendo pa’ La Gente desde 1971
On January 17, 2014, three members of La Gente's original staff…
January 21, 2014/by Madelinn OrnelasSundance 2014 in images
Gentista Oscar Magallanes attended the first few days…
Napolitano as Secretary of DHS and the UC student opposition
Janet Napolitano became governor of Arizona on January of 2003.…
December 30, 2013/by Juan TorresLa Causa’s journalism group redefines East LA youth
La Identidad is a journalist group of young adults who attend…
December 29, 2013/by ContributorDia de Los Muertos: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
On November 2, Hollywood Forever hosted its 14th annual Dia de…
December 7, 2013/by La GenteDia de Los Muertos: UCLA Grupo de Folklorico
Grupo Folklorico de UCLA hosted its annual Dia de Los Muertos…
December 7, 2013/by La GenteDia de Los Muertos: Self Help Graphics
A Día de Los Muertos Celebration was hosted by Self Help Graphics…
December 7, 2013/by La GenteDia de Los Muertos: Placita Olvera
The Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Placita Olvera took place…
December 7, 2013/by La GenteOsito Profile: Willie Martin Raygoza
Coming from South El Monte, California, freshman midfielder Willie…
December 3, 2013/by Jessica IniguezUC Workers STRIKE
On Wednesday November 20th AFSCME 3299, a union representing…
November 21, 2013/by Erika RamirezPrincess with Purpose
For those who are looking for a princess that your daughter,…
November 19, 2013/by Mayra JonesUCLA’s Forgotten Gem: Fowler Museum
The Fowler Museum is an unexpected and forgotten gem located…
November 14, 2013/by Mayra JonesNational Immigrant Youth Alliance and the Dreamer9
The National Immigrant Youth Alliance (NIYA) is a national community…
November 13, 2013/by Erika RamirezArt photography by Abelardo Morell
What credits a photograph as art?
Nowadays, it is hard to…
November 12, 2013/by Roberta TerraNowadays, it is hard to…
Student-led benefit inspired by classmate’s illness
Raymond Ortega, 17, at the finish line of the ''Drive 4 Life."
LA…
November 11, 2013/by Michael ReyesLA…
Cesar Chavez at UCLA, 1971
On October 1971, La Gente covered Cesar Chavez's visit to UCLA…
November 7, 2013/by Madelinn OrnelasYo, Affirmative Action Bake Sale! How much for a mutt like me?
Above is a price list for a recent Affirmative Action Bake sale.…
October 30, 2013/by La Gente