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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

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

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

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

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

Jason de León: Soldiers and Kings, a book that shows the complexity of the migratory phenomenon around human smuggling

Jason de León: Soldiers and Kings, a book that shows the complexity of the migratory phenomenon around human smuggling

Inspiration June 3, 2024

Jason de León: Soldiers and Kings, a book that shows the complexity of the migratory phenomenon around human smuggling

“This work, which took me seven years, changed my perspective on migration" </p> <p> </p><br> <p ... more

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Community October 30, 2024

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

She couldn’t believe it. There were moments when she thought she was ... more

Ingrid Reyes: “I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”

Ingrid Reyes: “I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”

Community July 23, 2024

Ingrid Reyes: “I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”

Not everything was easy. As migrants, they also suffered economic adaptation. They ... more

In Times of Crisis: ‘My Daughter Saw Me Defeated and Motivated Me to Keep Going.’

In Times of Crisis: ‘My Daughter Saw Me Defeated and Motivated Me to Keep Going.’

Business August 6, 2025

In Times of Crisis: ‘My Daughter Saw Me Defeated and Motivated Me to Keep Going.’

As a child, Guzmán Toledo grew up in a family that loved ... 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

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

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