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“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.” “He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”
Film November 18, 2024

“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”

"I know how difficult it is, as an immigrant, to achieve our ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.” Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.”
Entertainment November 18, 2024

Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.”

The story of William Shakespeare was adapted by Alpharaoh to portray the ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality
Art November 18, 2024

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

arts equality in Los Angeles is still a work in progress and ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities
Art November 18, 2024

Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities

"I belive artists are essential to a healthy society. Art and artistic ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.” Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”
Film November 18, 2024

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

It goes without saying how challenging it is for a woman, especially ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.” David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”
Film November 18, 2024

David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”

The biggest impact on his childhood came at the age of 8 ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“The Ballad of Tita and the Machines,” a tribute to the valor of agricultural workers and a critique of technology “The Ballad of Tita and the Machines,” a tribute to the valor of agricultural workers and a critique of technology
Community November 18, 2024

“The Ballad of Tita and the Machines,” a tribute to the valor of agricultural workers and a critique of technology

"I was inspired by my family; I am the son of agricultural ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes
Community November 18, 2024

El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes

"A friend had asked me why I hadn't made a film about ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up, the important thing is to stay united.” “Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up, the important thing is to stay united.”
Community November 16, 2024

“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up, the important thing is to stay united.”

"We want to convey a message of unity and positivity to our ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.” Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”
Community November 16, 2024

Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”

"We have to support each other; Latino representation in the film industry ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“I want my daughters to have a better education; we (Latinos) ‘nos han madreado por generaciones’.” “I want my daughters to have a better education; we (Latinos) ‘nos han madreado por generaciones’.”
Art November 16, 2024

“I want my daughters to have a better education; we (Latinos) ‘nos han madreado por generaciones’.”

"I doubted a lot, walked alone through the streets, painting walls, dirty, ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.” “You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”
Community November 16, 2024

“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”

Georgina went into crisis; she wanted to commit suicide, entered the hospital, ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“I had to make changes, help in the community, dependence fosters abuse” “I had to make changes, help in the community, dependence fosters abuse”
Community November 16, 2024

“I had to make changes, help in the community, dependence fosters abuse”

Rarely as a journalist has a woman's story impacted me so much ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.” Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.”
Community November 16, 2024

Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.”

Originally from Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, Flores endured a childhood that no one ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“The son jarocho connected very well with the Latino community. We have a parallel struggle for social justice.” “The son jarocho connected very well with the Latino community. We have a parallel struggle for social justice.”
Art June 4, 2024

“The son jarocho connected very well with the Latino community. We have a parallel struggle for social justice.”

"In schools, sometimes students look at me strangely, laugh, but when I ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“We need art; there are many distractions in the community.” “We need art; there are many distractions in the community.”
Art June 3, 2024

“We need art; there are many distractions in the community.”

"I was in a survival state, felt very lonely, and doing conflicting ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“With 800 million dollars I can do it, and all those children will be able to have a little more life.” – Frank Gehry (SELA Cultural Center) “With 800 million dollars I can do it, and all those children will be able to have a little more life.” – Frank Gehry (SELA Cultural Center)
SELA January 2, 2024

“With 800 million dollars I can do it, and all those children will be able to have a little more life.” – Frank Gehry (SELA Cultural Center)

By Reynaldo Mena Frank Gehry is not only one of the greatest architects ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
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Janice Hahn: “There is so much art and so much beauty in Southeast L.A. and it’s time to showcase it for the world to see. Janice Hahn: “There is so much art and so much beauty in Southeast L.A. and it’s time to showcase it for the world to see.
SELA December 19, 2023

Janice Hahn: “There is so much art and so much beauty in Southeast L.A. and it’s time to showcase it for the world to see.

By Francisco Castro: Board unanimously votes to direct staff to develop work plan ... more

4 mins read
Francisco Castro
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Manny Jiménez Sr : “Having the Possibility to Write Saved My Life” Manny Jiménez Sr : “Having the Possibility to Write Saved My Life”
Film November 18, 2023

Manny Jiménez Sr : “Having the Possibility to Write Saved My Life”

"For me, writing is important; we all have stories to tell. I ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena

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