Category: Inspiration
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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

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After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community
Inspiration February 4, 2026

After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community

  Some chains offer the same services I do, but coming to ... more

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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

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Elizabeth Alcantar: The Vice Mayor Aiming to Inject Hope and Improve Quality of Life in Cudahy Elizabeth Alcantar: The Vice Mayor Aiming to Inject Hope and Improve Quality of Life in Cudahy
Community August 16, 2024

Elizabeth Alcantar: The Vice Mayor Aiming to Inject Hope and Improve Quality of Life in Cudahy

“We never had great resources; we didn’t have a car, always taking ... more

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Alex García: ‘I Think I Was Always Searching for Happiness. Now I’ve Found it.’ Alex García: ‘I Think I Was Always Searching for Happiness. Now I’ve Found it.’
Business August 13, 2025

Alex García: ‘I Think I Was Always Searching for Happiness. Now I’ve Found it.’

“She (Elvia, his wife) taught me a simple rule: everything is made ... more

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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

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Óscar Gómez: “I Don’t Create Products, I Create Memories and Lifelong Moments” Óscar Gómez: “I Don’t Create Products, I Create Memories and Lifelong Moments”
Inspiration October 9, 2025

Óscar Gómez: “I Don’t Create Products, I Create Memories and Lifelong Moments”

Óscar Gómez is not your typical baker. He is an artist—not just ... more

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Rafael Agustín: “Being Latino is a Very Unique Way To Be American” Rafael Agustín: “Being Latino is a Very Unique Way To Be American”
Community July 23, 2024

Rafael Agustín: “Being Latino is a Very Unique Way To Be American”

"My mom managed to prepare the best ceviche for my dad and ... more

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Raquel Zamora: Where Roots Run Deep and Dreams Grow Tall Raquel Zamora: Where Roots Run Deep and Dreams Grow Tall
Inspiration February 12, 2026

Raquel Zamora: Where Roots Run Deep and Dreams Grow Tall

  “I always wanted my grandfather ('El Chato' Zamora) to attend my graduation, ... more

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Rafael Hernández:”Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and can’t believe it…” Rafael Hernández:”Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and can’t believe it…”
Community November 18, 2024

Rafael Hernández:”Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and can’t believe it…”

"Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and can't believe it... ... more

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Ruben Olmeda: “I Owe My Life to Clinica Romero” Ruben Olmeda: “I Owe My Life to Clinica Romero”
Community September 13, 2024

Ruben Olmeda: “I Owe My Life to Clinica Romero”

  In 2022, drug overdoses claimed over 100,000 lives in the United States. ... more

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From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez
Inspiration August 14, 2025

From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez

“God spoke to me and told me, ‘This is what you’re going ... more

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Reyna Valadez:”They saw me as just a statistic” Reyna Valadez:”They saw me as just a statistic”
Community January 3, 2025

Reyna Valadez:”They saw me as just a statistic”

"I grew up extremely poor, I understood that my purpose in life ... more

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Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd” Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”
Inspiration March 28, 2025

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

"Dancing is a total commitment, understanding the basic forms, one frees oneself, ... more

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Noel García’s Journey: Hard Work, Heritage, and the Making of Santo Fish Restaurant Noel García’s Journey: Hard Work, Heritage, and the Making of Santo Fish Restaurant
Business October 21, 2025

Noel García’s Journey: Hard Work, Heritage, and the Making of Santo Fish Restaurant

"Since I was seven, I started helping — sweeping, mopping, cutting chiles, ... more