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Latina Becomes First Girl to Reach Eagle Scout Rank in Sylmar Boy Scouts Troop

Anna OrtegaSeptember 6, 2023

by Anna OrtegaSeptember 6, 202304107

We love seeing Latinas prove that they can do anything that men and boys can do. Many young Latinas are inspired to be the change they want to see in the world. After the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that...

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First Gen Latina Teen Wins Duct Tape Gown-Making Contest

Anna OrtegaJuly 25, 2023July 26, 2023

by Anna OrtegaJuly 25, 2023July 26, 2023078379

We love seeing the next generation of Latinas flaunt their creativity and cultural pride, and it’s rewarding to see them being recognized for their talents. While making clothing, especially formal attire, out of duct tape might be an unusual feat...

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Gloria Molina Remembered as a Trailblazing Latina in Los Angeles Politics

Virginia IsaadMay 15, 2023

by Virginia IsaadMay 15, 202302704

Trailblazer Gloria Molina made history in Los Angeles not once, or twice, but three times when she was the first Latina elected to the California state Assembly in 1982; later the first Latina elected to the Los Angeles City Council...

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Andrés Guardado’s Family to Receive $8 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Anna OrtegaNovember 7, 2022

by Anna OrtegaNovember 7, 202203691

The family of 18-year-old Andrés Guardado successfully won an $8 million settlement after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Los Angeles County. On June 18, 2020, Guardado was shot 5 times and killed by two LA County sheriff’s deputies, who...

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Oct. 1 is Officially Bad Bunny Day in Los Angeles

Virginia IsaadOctober 4, 2022October 5, 2022

by Virginia IsaadOctober 4, 2022October 5, 202203381

Bad Bunny has been breaking music records recently and the Puerto Rican artist is now the focus of a college course but that’s not all. The city of Los Angeles recently declared Oct.1 Bad Bunny Day. City Councilman Kevin de...

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Los Angeles County Public Health Workers Throw Out Permitless Street Vendor’s Food

Virginia IsaadJune 22, 2021June 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 22, 2021June 21, 202106348

Street vendors are vulnerable to attacks due to the nature of their job and recently some have been killed on the job including Lorenzo Perez, who was shot “execution-style.” Now street vendors had to watch as their food was thrown...

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LA Sheriff’s Deputy Shooting of Andres Guardado Confirmed a Homicide After Inquest

Virginia IsaadJanuary 19, 2021January 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 19, 2021January 19, 2021013820

Andres Guardado died on June 18 , 2020 when a Los Angeles deputy shot him in the back multiple times alleging he was trying to grab a gun. Now a coroner’s office inquest into his death has confirmed he was...

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Porto’s Bakery in LA Announced Death of Cuban Founder Rosa Porto

Virginia IsaadDecember 16, 2019July 9, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 16, 2019July 9, 202004865

Angelenos and tourists alike know that Porto’s bakery is a foodie destination and on Friday the family behind the iconic eatery announced founder Rosa Porto had died at age 89. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing...

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Nury Martinez Makes History as the First Latina President of the L.A. City Council

Araceli CruzDecember 4, 2019July 6, 2020

by Araceli CruzDecember 4, 2019July 6, 202006499

Yesterday was a historic day for the city of Los Angeles. San Fernando Valley area Councilwoman Nury Martinez became the first Latina to be president of the Los Angeles City Council. Her new position as president of the 15-member council...

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White Latinas in KKK Halloween Costumes Called Out by Rappers ShaTown and BillyCEO

Yvette MontoyaNovember 4, 2019July 4, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 4, 2019July 4, 202009581

Halloween is such and fun time of costume parties, candy and figuring out how to dress up as your favorite celebs in new and funny ways. But every year it’s become more and more clear that we can’t have anything...

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Angelica Vale Talks Her New Netflix Anime Series and Hosting Reggeaton Radio

Yvette MontoyaOctober 31, 2019July 27, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaOctober 31, 2019July 27, 202003383

If you’ve watched Spanish language channels at some point in your life, then you’re probably familiar with Angelica Vale, the hilarious comedy star and the daughter of the legendary actress and singer Angelica Maria. She’s been in countless novelas, plays,...

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Meet Curl Master Dazy Lyn, Creator of the Official Rizos Curls Cut

Mariela RosarioSeptember 20, 2019August 21, 2020

by Mariela RosarioSeptember 20, 2019August 21, 2020010888

When I first walked into artist and hairstylist Dazy Lyn’s studio space, I knew this cut was going to be different. Besides the pet bird curly who immediately greeted upon arrival, I’d been escorted in by none other than the...