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Mayor Mario Trujillo: “I Will Always Be Ofelia’s Son”

Mayor Mario Trujillo: “I Will Always Be Ofelia’s Son”

Community August 7, 2024

Mayor Mario Trujillo: “I Will Always Be Ofelia’s Son”

Mario Trujillo, the current mayor of Downey, learned from the best mentor, ... more

Mayor Ancona: The Former Softball Star and the Protector. ‘Even when I’m tired, I put on my armor and I’m ready for the fight.’

Mayor Ancona: The Former Softball Star and the Protector. ‘Even when I’m tired, I put on my armor and I’m ready for the fight.’

Community August 14, 2024

Mayor Ancona: The Former Softball Star and the Protector. ‘Even when I’m tired, I put on my armor and I’m ready for the fight.’

"I took some Chicano History classes, and I got angry. I was ... more

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

Film November 18, 2024

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

"I am third generation, our generations have many stories that are not ... more

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Inspiration March 21, 2025

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Mariana Contreras emigrated to Los Angeles at the age of 15. Born ... more

Manuel Vicente: “When something is attractive, everyone wants to be associated with it.”

Manuel Vicente: “When something is attractive, everyone wants to be associated with it.”

Inspiration May 21, 2025

Manuel Vicente: “When something is attractive, everyone wants to be associated with it.”

Manuel Vicente and Luis Valentán in front of the microphones of Radio ... more

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

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

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

Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”

Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”

Community November 16, 2024

Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”

"Are you going to give up? That's not what you taught us. ... more

Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”

Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”

Inspiration September 12, 2025

Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”

“I really care about people and the community. I see people who ... 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

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

Korina López: ‘All we can do is Hold on to God’s Hand. Healing is Possible, Everything can be Overcome.’

Korina López: ‘All we can do is Hold on to God’s Hand. Healing is Possible, Everything can be Overcome.’

Inspiration September 2, 2025

Korina López: ‘All we can do is Hold on to God’s Hand. Healing is Possible, Everything can be Overcome.’

'Poverty became my wealth. I spent the best years of my life ... 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

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

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

Community April 3, 2025

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

I don’t know why, but when I speak with José Vergara, a ... more

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

Community November 4, 2024

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

For José “Hoozay” Velasquez, comedy has become his profession, his job, and ... more

Jorge Mettey: “My upbringing in my childhood was watching my mom ‘chingándole’ after my dad died.” (Part I)

Jorge Mettey: “My upbringing in my childhood was watching my mom ‘chingándole’ after my dad died.” (Part I)

Entertainment November 18, 2024

Jorge Mettey: “My upbringing in my childhood was watching my mom ‘chingándole’ after my dad died.” (Part I)

Jorge Mettey led Channel 34 during one of the most successful seasons ... more

John Adi Flores: “Everyone, from a person with little money to a millionaire, buys donuts. If a Person Walks and Breathes, they are My Customer.”

John Adi Flores: “Everyone, from a person with little money to a millionaire, buys donuts. If a Person Walks and Breathes, they are My Customer.”

Business June 2, 2025

John Adi Flores: “Everyone, from a person with little money to a millionaire, buys donuts. If a Person Walks and Breathes, they are My Customer.”

I believe that when you wake up, your goal should be to ... more

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

Community June 3, 2025

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

“I think it’s time to harvest some of the crops. I always ... more