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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

Pastor Eric R. Tietze: “I did everything, but I had nothing. God changed that.”

Pastor Eric R. Tietze: “I did everything, but I had nothing. God changed that.”

Community July 30, 2024

Pastor Eric R. Tietze: “I did everything, but I had nothing. God changed that.”

“God, if you save me, I promise to become a priest, but ... more

Daisy Rodríguez: “This Crisis Will Pass, and we’ll be Here.”

Daisy Rodríguez: “This Crisis Will Pass, and we’ll be Here.”

Community July 2, 2025

Daisy Rodríguez: “This Crisis Will Pass, and we’ll be Here.”

Tacos with Mom's Recipe. Daisy Rodríguez is a determined and very energetic woman. ... more

Dr. Efrain Talamantes: “The Community Should Know That Access to Healthcare is a Right They Have Earned.”

Dr. Efrain Talamantes: “The Community Should Know That Access to Healthcare is a Right They Have Earned.”

Community July 23, 2024

Dr. Efrain Talamantes: “The Community Should Know That Access to Healthcare is a Right They Have Earned.”

""I grew up in a small ranch in Jalisco, where I worked ... 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

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

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

Atty. Claudia Salinas: There is secondary trauma in defending a prisoner, we can also become victims.

Atty. Claudia Salinas: There is secondary trauma in defending a prisoner, we can also become victims.

Community January 3, 2025

Atty. Claudia Salinas: There is secondary trauma in defending a prisoner, we can also become victims.

"I must have been five years old when I started defending my ... more

Allez LA: Finding Success on Two Wheels in Los Angeles

Allez LA: Finding Success on Two Wheels in Los Angeles

Inspiration May 9, 2025

Allez LA: Finding Success on Two Wheels in Los Angeles

Anna Maria and her husband, Shawn, run the shop. He’s the mechanic ... more

“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

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

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

“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”

“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”

Community July 23, 2024

“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”

"We grew up eating sweet bread; every night we looked forward to ... more

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Business March 25, 2025

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

"I had to learn everything. Making a vinyl involves a process like ... more

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Inspiration September 17, 2025

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Enrique Rosas still remembers those years in Cocula, Jalisco—years that shaped his ... more