Category: Inspiration
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Finding Light in Dark Times: The Poetry and Purpose of Xitlalic Guijosa-Osuna Finding Light in Dark Times: The Poetry and Purpose of Xitlalic Guijosa-Osuna
Inspiration March 3, 2026

Finding Light in Dark Times: The Poetry and Purpose of Xitlalic Guijosa-Osuna

Xitlalic Guijosa-Osuna, poet and educator from Maywood, uses art, activism, and storytelling ... more

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Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.” Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”
Business April 10, 2025

Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”

Little Fermín always had the spirit of an entrepreneur. His parents were ... 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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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

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Élmer Mendoza: “El Mayo Could Never Have Been Caught. A Whole Town Protected and Defended Him.” Élmer Mendoza: “El Mayo Could Never Have Been Caught. A Whole Town Protected and Defended Him.”
Community September 23, 2024

Élmer Mendoza: “El Mayo Could Never Have Been Caught. A Whole Town Protected and Defended Him.”

Élmer Mendoza frequently converses with Édgar "El Zurdo" Mendieta, the lonely, lovestruck ... 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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El Puestesito de Aniella y Amelio: A Cultural Spark for Latino Empowerment El Puestesito de Aniella y Amelio: A Cultural Spark for Latino Empowerment
Community December 12, 2025

El Puestesito de Aniella y Amelio: A Cultural Spark for Latino Empowerment

After an ICE arrest and wrongful detention, Job Garcia turned trauma into ... more

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Dr. Goto Didn’t Start in Medicine. Now She’s Changing How Latino Families Experience Care Dr. Goto Didn’t Start in Medicine. Now She’s Changing How Latino Families Experience Care
Community April 4, 2026

Dr. Goto Didn’t Start in Medicine. Now She’s Changing How Latino Families Experience Care

Latino community health care Los Angeles reveals how culturally grounded, patient-centered clinics ... more

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Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.” Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.”
Community November 16, 2024

Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.”

Originally from Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, Flores endured a childhood that no one ... more

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David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.” David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”
Community August 27, 2025

David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”

"If a business is meant for me, it will be. If it’s ... more

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Daniela Hernández: “We Need to Make Our Voices Heard and Achieve Societal Changes” Daniela Hernández: “We Need to Make Our Voices Heard and Achieve Societal Changes”
Community July 23, 2024

Daniela Hernández: “We Need to Make Our Voices Heard and Achieve Societal Changes”

“You can see inequalities everywhere; the struggle to find equality is constant” </p> <p> </p><br> <p ... more

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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