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The Cheech: A Tribute to Chicano Culture
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This past summer, I had the privilege to visit The Cheech…
Dia de los Muertos at Grand Park, Los Angeles
On November 1, 2014 Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles hosted…
Princess with Purpose
For those who are looking for a princess that your daughter,…
UCLA’s Forgotten Gem: Fowler Museum
The Fowler Museum is an unexpected and forgotten gem located…
Barcelona: The City of Dreams
Growing up, I never thought making a trip to Europe was a possibility.…
Sleep Dealer: An Immigration Solution?
When it comes to literature and cinema, I have to say that I’ve…
Writings on the Wall: Piecing together graffiti art and culture
From park benches to art galleries, graffiti has moved into the mainstream, but along the way has cultivated risk, fame and controversy.
Looking at Habana Eva
Winner of the 'Best Feature' award at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2010
Stand-up for Gays
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
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.