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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.

Latino Int’l Film Fest

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The Latino International Film Institute presents the 14th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.

Winter 2010 Poetry Contest Honorable Mention

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Honorable Mention: Cassandra Tesch (Los Angeles, CA)

Winter 2010 Poetry Contest Honorable Mention

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Honorable Mention: Michelle Labelle (Los Angeles, CA)

Poetry Contest Winner: 3rd Place

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Third Place: Ramon Sanchez (Los Angeles, CA)

2010 Paid Dues Music Festival

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The annual Paid Dues music festival, now in its 5th year, is one of the most prominent hip hop festivals in the United States.This year, the headliners were Ice Cube, Murs & 9th Wonder, Tech N9ne, and Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan. Artists performed at two different stages, the Paid Dues stage (indoor) and the Dues Paid stage (outdoor).

El Robo: In Memory of My Mexican Mother

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Carmen Mejia was the prettiest girl in her rancho, Sajo Grande. Only 13 years old and the little girl with the sparkling, green eyes already had a boyfriend, an admirer and a stalker.

Upground: East LA Band

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For a crowd of curious students, some devoted fans, and one or two skaters who had the guts to show how the music made them feel, Upground performed an amazing set at UCLA’s Worldfest 2009.