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¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
July 10, 2021 |

It Just Feels Wrong in the Mouth

Natural History Museum Announces Extended Friday summer hours

A&E | By Agustin Medina.
July 8, 2021 |

Let's Dance at Grand Performance Free Summer Concert Series

A&E | By Ricky Ricardo.
July 5, 2021 |

Grand Performances Summer Concert Series returns to renovated California Plaza

Northgate Market Opens New Store in Heart of South Gate

Comunidad | By LatinoLA News Service.
July 5, 2021 |

Family-owned Company Opens 42nd Grocery Store

Finding Home: A Q&A with Author Esteli Meza

A&E | By Marcela Landres.
July 5, 2021 |

The picture book Finding Home, offers a modern twist that echoes current events such as climate change

Family Separation

¡Exprésate! | By Agustín Medina.
July 5, 2021 |

An American Tradition

Hechicero The Legend Begins Book

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
June 15, 2021 |

It Pays to Dream Big!

Who Should Write Our Stories?

Forum | By Rosa Martha Villarreal.
June 15, 2021 |

A rebuttal to writers and publishers who expropriate Latino culture

Interview with Filmmaker Enrique Berumen

A&E | By David Trujillo.
June 15, 2021 |

A new documentary on the downing of Cubana de Aviación Flight 455

Domino's Urges Customers Not to Buy NFTs From the Noid

Comunidad | By LatinoLA News Services.
June 14, 2021 |

Don't be fooled, it's just another scheme to foil pizza deliveries!

A Chicano Poet Remembered: Francisco X. Alarcón (d. 2016)

¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
June 10, 2021 |

His verse favored exploring Chicano culture Mesoamerican history and Latino identity

Little Frankie on Heaven and Hell

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
June 10, 2021 |

From the mind of a devious Six-year-old Chicano

LALIFF 2021: Enlightening, Engaging and Entertaining

A&E | By Ricky Ricardo.
June 10, 2021 |

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival returned for in person screenings

Mexico and the 2020 Census

Comunidad | By John P Schmal.
June 3, 2021 |

New Data on Age, Immigration and Religion in Mexico

Celebrate with Guelagueta 2021 LA Times Gold Award Winner

Gusto y sabor | By Ricky Ricardo.
June 3, 2021 |

The Times' fifth annual Food Bowl is a month long festival celebrating Southern California's culinary scene

RAMONA Present 'Redes Sociales"

A&E | By LatinoLA News Service.
June 3, 2021 |

Tijuana's Indie-pop band introduce their new album

Jacob the Chicano War Hero and Dots

¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
May 29, 2021 |

A Memorial Day Remembrance

The Germans in Mexico (1824-1910)

Comunidad | By John P Schmal.
May 24, 2021 |

Migrants of Opportunity in Mexico's "Salad Bowl"

Reggaeton/Pop/Hip-Hop Artist GOLDILOCKS Releases La Que No

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
May 24, 2021 |

A song from upcoming album Future Famous. Set to be released June 4

The California Milk Processor Board Lauches #StayStrongTogether

Comunidad | By LatinoLA News Services.
May 24, 2021 |

To help provide up to 1 million meals to kids facing hunger

A Weekend to Remember

A&E | By Frankie Firme~Contributing Editor.
May 18, 2021 |

Our music world is opening back.up!

Douglas Felipe and William Magalhães Release new Brazilian album

A&E | By Luciana Debom.
May 18, 2021 |

The partnership yielded the new album Soul da Pele, which presents the versatility and contemporaneity of the musician

Veterans Celebration at the Museum of Latin American Art

Comunidad | By Ricky Ricardo.
May 18, 2021 |

The Museum of Latin American Art hosted a Veterans Appreciation Celebration, Thursday, May 13, 2021

Meet the Sanchez Family

Careers | By LatinoLA News Services.
May 14, 2021 |

Seven Siblings Proving That Family is the Backbone to an American Icon

News From the Brown Side of Town

A&E | By Frankie Firme, Contributing Editor.
May 13, 2021 |

Music chismes & news for the big kids in the Land of 1000 Dances

Annual KIDS OCEAN DAY Program Pivots Online

Comunidad | By Frankie Firme, Contributing Editor.
May 12, 2021 |

Program Hosts Student Ocean-Themed Art Contest with Winning Artwork To Be Unveiled on June 8, 2021, World Oceans Day

Sixty-Two Years Later: The Traumatic Legacy of Chavez Ravine

Comunidad | By Debra Castaneda.
May 7, 2021 |

An interview with Rachel Cantu, who watched as deputies evicted her family

The Pushback Against Ethnic Studies Programs

Comunidad | By Agustin Medina.
May 6, 2021 |

What opposition signifies

Cal State LA Receives $2 Million Grant to Improve STEM education

Comunidad | By LatinoLA News Services.
May 6, 2021 |

NSF grant to help establish a new Eco-STEM project at Cal State LA

Mother's Day Performance: Mariachi Las Colibrí

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
May 1, 2021 |

Acclaimed all-female mariachi ensemble will present original music performance celebrating composer/singer Manuela C. Garcia

Pretty Girl on the Sonoran Sands

¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
May 1, 2021 |

A Routine Day on the Border

George Cried "Momma"

¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
May 1, 2021 |

White Vigilance in America

Puppet Master 5

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
May 1, 2021 |

Whispers of Destruction

Guanajuato Sunrise

¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
April 30, 2021 |

In the Land of the Aztecs

For Huevonas Only!

Comunidad | By Diana Diaz.
April 28, 2021 |

Call out to all huevonas! Get motivated to join a movement by reading about what it takes to start a business...

Broadcast Premiere of Through the Night on PBS, May 10

Hollywood | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 28, 2021 |

POV Presents Through the Night, A Timely Portrait of Resilience, Love, & the Fundamental Role of Caregivers from Afro-Domini

Celebrate National Poetry Month: Read Latino Poetry

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 20, 2021 |

Latino poets have made magnificent contributions to American literature in Spanish, Spanglish and English

Angélica Vale to Host New, Original Dating Show on EstrellaTV

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 20, 2021 |

Original dating game show to begin production in May, bringing love to singles through games and competitions

Marisela and God

¡Exprésate! | By Agustin Medina.
April 20, 2021 |

An American Tragedy

Migrant Unaccompanied Children Crossing the U.S. Border

Forum | By David Trujillo.
April 20, 2021 |

Federal officials seek emergency shelters for unaccompanied migrant children

Google is Launching Free Resources to Help Latino Families

Tecnología | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 20, 2021 |

Google launched a comprehensive one-stop shop resource for families on all things tech to help provide digital parenting support

The New Album from Love of Lesbian is Here

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 16, 2021 |

Love of Lesbian is made up of four individuals who are more than the sum of their parts.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Barefoot Cocktail!

Gusto y sabor | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 13, 2021 |

Barefoot adds some extra elements to the classic margarita--fizz, peach and a whole lotta spice!

The Music Center Selects Spotlight Semi-Finalist

Comunidad | By Ricky Ricardo.
April 9, 2021 |

The Music Center Announced Semi-finalist for the 2021 Spotlight Program

It's time for Dodger Baseball!

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 6, 2021 |

Eastern Projects Gallery cordially invites you for the Opening Day reception of "A Dodger A Day"

Celebrate and Support Latino Restaurants During DINE LATINO

Gusto y sabor | By LatinoLA News Services.
April 6, 2021 |

From April 6 to 11, 2021 the depth and diversity of Latino cuisine will be on display for all to see.

Streets of Blood 4

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
April 6, 2021 |

The Reckoning

The Music Center Invites Artists to Strike Up the Band

A&E | By Ricky Ricardo.
April 6, 2021 |

Local performing artists and cultural groups are encouraged to apply to open call for auditions and video submissions

On a Quest to Achieve the American Dream

People | By LatinoLA News Service.
April 4, 2021 |

Local woman opens her own business and hopes to help others

A Novel About Chavez Ravine. With Monsters.

A&E | By Debra Castaneda.
April 4, 2021 |

The author shares what inspired her to write her book

LA County Libraries Set to Reopen Gradually

Comunidad | By LatinoLA.com News Services.
April 1, 2021 |

Starting in mid-April, about a third of the library branches will open their doors with limited capacity.

Behind the Mystery Podcast

Salud | By LatinoLA News Services.
March 26, 2021 |

On National Doctor's Day Behind the Mystery is honoring the sacrifices our doctors make every day to uncover modern medical

Estrella Media Launches Boxeo EstrellaTV

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
March 25, 2021 |

Monthly Fights from Mexico City Kick off Fri, 3/26 Adrian "Gato" Curie vs Cristian "El Chicharito" Gonzal

Vaccine Vs. Variants: Which Wins The Pandemic Race?

Salud | By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services.
March 24, 2021 |

The variant B117 is more contagious and deadlier than the original strain.

Four Ways to Support Latinas/os during the Pandemic

¡Exprésate! | By Dr. Álvaro Huerta.
March 24, 2021 |

¡Vacuna Sí! ¡COVID No!

Domestic Workers Group Supports New Immigration Bill

Comunidad | By LatinoLA.com News Services.
March 17, 2021 |

The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act could benefit more than 5 million essential workers

Covid Scams on the Rise Amid Vaccine Rollout and Distribution

Comunidad | By Nina Mohan, Ethnic Media Services.
March 16, 2021 |

Some scammers ask for payments via cash-reload cards and money transfers such as Western Union and MoneyGram.

Before and After the Book Deal

A&E | By Marcela Landres.
March 12, 2021 |

A Q&A with critically-Acclaimed Author Courtney Maum

Northgate Gonzalez Honors Associates Who Exemplify Values

People | By LatinoLA News Services.
March 12, 2021 |

The Doña Teresa Reynoso de Gonzalez Award, named after the founder's wife, shines a spotlight on women workers

Speedy Gonzales is Back in a New Movie

Hollywood | By LatinoLA News Services.
March 12, 2021 |

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, aka "Fluffy," will be the voice of Speedy Gonzales in "Space Jam 2"

La Madre de La Raza

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
March 12, 2021 |

Eternal queen of Heaven

Indigenous Quintana Roo

Comunidad | By John P Schmal.
March 11, 2021 |

The rebel Mayan territory that became a state

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Be Game Changer

Salud | By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services.
March 9, 2021 |

It could help getting U.S. vaccinated by the end of the summer.

José Gonzalez Unveils El Invento

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
March 5, 2021 |

Acclaimed singer-songwriter-guitarist returns with first new song in more than five years

A New Puerto Rican Art Song Cycle by Gabriel Bouche Caro

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
March 5, 2021 |

Gabriel's musical compositions have been played in the Havana Contemporary Music Festival and New Music on the Point

Saturday Night Love

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
March 5, 2021 |

Old school Raza on the prowl

A Vaccine Shot in the Arm Against COVID-19

Forum | By Gavin Newsom.
March 1, 2021 |

The California governor addresses COVID vaccination safety, access, distribution and impact.

Alvaro Huerta: Explaining Anti-Mexicanism-Racism

Comunidad | By Gabriel Buelna, Buelna News.
February 28, 2021 |

The author talks about his book investigating intersectional issues related to race, class, place, and state violence

Fighting Anti-Mexicanism in 2021 Through Hip-Hop

A&E | By Gabriel Buelna, Buelna News.
February 28, 2021 |

Interview with DeCalifornia cofounder El Chueko

Pirate.com Offers 30,000 Hours Free Studio Time to LA Customers

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
February 28, 2021 |

New Studios in LA Follow Company Model are Keyless, Contactless, Affordable and feature top notch equipment

Tears From The Barrio

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
February 28, 2021 |

Caught between tears of joy and sadness

Kizomba: From the Sensual Elements of Angola to Shenzhen

Gusto y sabor | By Daniel Otero.
February 28, 2021 |

A dance created out of love and desire, to terminate suffering and to fit in with the dancers at their own terms

Ethnic Communities Unite to Combat Anti-Asian Violence

Comunidad | By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services.
February 25, 2021 |

In the epidemic, Asian Americans have been the subjects of hate crimes related to the coronavirus. Activist Jose Roberto Hernand

Cognates: Cleaning Up the Damaging "Catch-Up" Label

Comunidad | By Estelle Mendoza Leisy.
February 18, 2021 |

By connecting new English words with similar-wounding Spanish words, students can easily learn to recognize beginning letters

Barefoot has added two new varietals to its Fruitscato Family

Gusto y sabor | By LatinoLA News Services.
February 18, 2021 |

The Mango Fruitscato packaging is Barefoot's first-ever bilingual label, written in both English and Spanish

Zumba: The Dance Which Made Jazz Blush

A&E | By Daniel Otero.
February 18, 2021 |

Zumba is to help the state of mind and build confidence; while building a lovely resistance and body to go with it

Two Immigration Advocacy Groups Support Immigration Proposal

Forum | By LatinoLA.com News Services.
February 18, 2021 |

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 of the Biden Administration would grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants.

Puppet Master 4: The Awakening of La Raza!

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
February 18, 2021 |

They are on the verge of discovering the key to prosperity and happiness

Ytinga Agency Founded by Latina Professionals and Working Moms

Comunidad | By LatinoLA News Services.
February 15, 2021 |

New creative and marketing agency in Los Angeles aiming to assist brands during these challenging times and post pandemic

False Prophets of Patriotism

Forum | By David Trujillo.
February 15, 2021 |

We know who the real defenders of democracy are

A Word from Steve Salas

A&E | By Frankie Firme, Contributing Editor.
February 13, 2021 |

Co-founder of East L.A.'s iconic Chicano Rock & R&B band

Sarah & Augustine Galindo: 73 Years Together, Happy in Love

People | By Francisco Castro.
February 12, 2021 |

A secret to their long marriage? They share the same moves.

She walks through fires

¡Exprésate! | By DiAnna Villanueva.
February 12, 2021 |

A couple's journey

Grand Park's 2021 Lovers Rock Goes Virtual

A&E | By Ricky Ricardo.
February 12, 2021 |

Grand Park's Lovers Rock celebrations becomes a virtual festival featuring DJ's and food demonstrations

La Puente: New Pop-up COVID-19 Walk-up Testing Site

Salud | By LatinoLA.com News Services.
February 10, 2021 |

County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis says the site will serve cities of the San Gabriel Valley, which has been hit hard by the pande

Back To School During A Pandemic: How To Do It Safely?

Salud | By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services.
February 10, 2021 |

While the CDC has said it is safe for students to go to school even if teachers have not been vaccinated, teacher unions and par

Indigenous Colima: The Land of the Fire God

Comunidad | By John P Schmal.
February 5, 2021 |

The name, Colima, also the name of the capital city, is derived from Coliman in Náhuatl: Colli (mountain) and Maitl (domain of)

Eastside Arts Initiative Announces COVID19 Relief Grants

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
February 4, 2021 |

Two grant funds totaling $75,000 supporting artists, public arts projects & arts organizations serving Eastern LA County

Pandemic Blues

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
February 4, 2021 |

A father lay dying

Barrio Dreams

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
February 3, 2021 |

I'm always thinking of you

Mar Fayos Releases "Mi Propia Religion"

A&E | By LatinoLA News Services.
February 3, 2021 |

A jazz-pop fusion album with Mediterranean, Latin and soul influences

Super Bowl, Chinese Lunar New Year Could Spark COVID Surge

Comunidad | By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services.
February 2, 2021 |

Experts warn about the risk of people gathering in groups for both occasions. Mutants variants are also a concern.

Dr. Frank L Acosta Jr.: A Life Well Lived and a Life Well Loved

People | By LatinoLA News Services.
February 2, 2021 |

An expert surgeon, specialist in the most complex spinal deformity, was an amazingly, gifted, talented, and educated young man

"Súbete A Mi Moto" Series to Debut on EstrellaTV

A&E | By LatinoLA News Service.
February 1, 2021 |

Hailed as the first international smash hit boy band, the iconic Menudo story, as told by its creator, comes to life

Community Action Emergency Relief

Forum | By David Trujillo.
February 1, 2021 |

Bread and butter security crisis

News from the Brown Side of Town

A&E | By Frankie Firme, Contributing Editor.
February 1, 2021 |

Music news & chismes for the big kids in the Land of 1000 Dances

Tapatio Man

Gusto y sabor | By Diana Diaz @Mexichiccrafts.
February 1, 2021 |

One Chicana's guide to confidence

Old School Vs New Times

¡Exprésate! | By Frank Solis.
February 1, 2021 |

Time to give education its place in the family

Iconic Singers Press for Immigration Reform

A&E | By LatinoLA.com News Services.
January 26, 2021 |

Alejandro Fernández And Fher Olvera joined the We Are Home effort call for a more humane and fair immigration system.

Gov. Newson Lifts Stay-at-Home Orders

Comunidad | By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services.
January 25, 2021 |

He also extends eviction moratorium.