Inspiration - Parriva

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

Community May 12, 2025

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

“My father was gone, my mother left me in the hospital after ... more

“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

Housing Crisis: “We are ready for the fight and the fight begins now. It’s L.A.’s opportunity to do things right”, Henry Perez.

Housing Crisis: “We are ready for the fight and the fight begins now. It’s L.A.’s opportunity to do things right”, Henry Perez.

Community July 23, 2024

Housing Crisis: “We are ready for the fight and the fight begins now. It’s L.A.’s opportunity to do things right”, Henry Perez.

"We have to do something, or we end up on the street. ... more

Juana Colenzo: “You have to keep a positive mindset. The best investments are made in tough times”

Juana Colenzo: “You have to keep a positive mindset. The best investments are made in tough times”

Community June 6, 2025

Juana Colenzo: “You have to keep a positive mindset. The best investments are made in tough times”

Juana Colenzo knows what it means to “sweat on your brow” to ... more

Mabel Velazquez: “They’ve spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is an experience, I don’t have to pretend to be Latina.”

Mabel Velazquez: “They’ve spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is an experience, I don’t have to pretend to be Latina.”

Community November 16, 2024

Mabel Velazquez: “They’ve spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is an experience, I don’t have to pretend to be Latina.”

"They've spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is ... more

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

Inspiration February 24, 2025

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

His voice is sweet, clear and determined. He is eight years old, and ... more

Lucía Betancourt: ‘I Wish We Could All Walk Together, Hand in Hand’

Lucía Betancourt: ‘I Wish We Could All Walk Together, Hand in Hand’

Inspiration September 9, 2025

Lucía Betancourt: ‘I Wish We Could All Walk Together, Hand in Hand’

“I’m an independent woman. I’m happy with where I am. I have ... more

Juan Escobedo: “A good filmmaker leaves you thinking after you watch a movie.”

Juan Escobedo: “A good filmmaker leaves you thinking after you watch a movie.”

Community October 17, 2023

Juan Escobedo: “A good filmmaker leaves you thinking after you watch a movie.”

Juan Escobedo has experienced the same challenges as many aspiring persons trying ... more

Yvonne Chavez: “I won’t rest until I see my brother free.”

Yvonne Chavez: “I won’t rest until I see my brother free.”

Community November 18, 2024

Yvonne Chavez: “I won’t rest until I see my brother free.”

"I haven't had a good life but I've lived my freedom. My ... more

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

Community April 23, 2025

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

Yojana ad Eric Fombona, the pillars of this life project. As a child, ... more

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

Azucena Maldonado: “Hitting a ball is not just about reaching a hole, for me each hit is a statement”

Azucena Maldonado: “Hitting a ball is not just about reaching a hole, for me each hit is a statement”

Community June 15, 2024

Azucena Maldonado: “Hitting a ball is not just about reaching a hole, for me each hit is a statement”

“It is not an elitist sport, they make it look elitist, like ... more

David Ty Reza: ‘I Escaped to The Rancho and Reconnected With The Space I Needed. I’m Still an Actor, I’m Playing My Character.’

David Ty Reza: ‘I Escaped to The Rancho and Reconnected With The Space I Needed. I’m Still an Actor, I’m Playing My Character.’

Inspiration June 25, 2025

David Ty Reza: ‘I Escaped to The Rancho and Reconnected With The Space I Needed. I’m Still an Actor, I’m Playing My Character.’

“Papá, I’m coming to the ranch, I need to be there,” David ... more

‘Las Gordas Expansivas Burlesqueras’, a dissenting movement that seeks to reclaim the word ‘Fat’

‘Las Gordas Expansivas Burlesqueras’, a dissenting movement that seeks to reclaim the word ‘Fat’

Community November 16, 2024

‘Las Gordas Expansivas Burlesqueras’, a dissenting movement that seeks to reclaim the word ‘Fat’

"There's nothing wrong with that word. We are fat; sometimes when we ... more

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

Community March 19, 2025

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

At a company she worked for, Sara Mena applied for an open ... more

‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice

‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice

Inspiration September 8, 2025

‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice

With his team, Las Aguilitas. 'All for one and one for all.' ... more

“We have normalized the exploitation and trafficking of people”

“We have normalized the exploitation and trafficking of people”

Community November 16, 2024

“We have normalized the exploitation and trafficking of people”

"The more I learned about human trafficking, the more helpless I felt. ... more

A journey of love and hope for the community

A journey of love and hope for the community

Community July 23, 2024

A journey of love and hope for the community

We focus on making the maximum positive impact for our community and ... more

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

Community May 6, 2025

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

“You need to let people know that there are resources available, and ... more

“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