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Firme Friday: Why Chicanos Still Love Oldies

For younger listeners, supporting this new wave of Chicano soul is a way of honoring what came before.

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FBI Surveillance Raises Concerns Over Civil Liberties

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Feb 18 • The Daily Chela

Chicanos Are Revolutionizing Motorcycle Culture

"Viclas" are about freedom, hard work, expression, and brotherhood.

Feb 16 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Latino Voters, Government Shutdown, Cuba Pressure - The News You Need

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Feb 16

10:14

Chicano Tattooing and Art - Featuring Chuco Moreno (Ep. 3)

Chuco Moreno is a world renowned tattoo artist.

Feb 14 • The Daily Chela

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FBI Surveillance Raises Concerns Over Civil Liberties

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Feb 18 • The Daily Chela

Firme Friday: Judge Dismisses Deportation Case Against Father Of Three U.S. Marines

Barranco now awaits the approval of his Parole in Place application, which could grant him a work permit and legal residency within six months.

Feb 13 • The Daily Chela

ICE Crackdown Hits Nonviolent Immigrants

Less than 14% of people arrested by ICE had charges or convictions for violent crimes.

Feb 11 • The Daily Chela

Latino Voters and the Trump Economy: A Growing Rift

As the 2026 midterms approach, the Republican Party faces a critical challenge in retaining the support of Latino voters.

Jan 19 • The Daily Chela

Mic Drop

Immigrants Are The Backbone To The United States

Many immigrants are people who come into this country seeking an opportunity to develop their lives.

Feb 5 • The Daily Chela

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Surprise! Free Speech & The Right To Bear Arms Applies To Everyone Equally

Many people are just now waking up to the importance of free speech and the right to bear arms.

Jan 28 • The Daily Chela and Brandon Loran Maxwell

Why Chicanos Reject “Latinx”

Special interests want us to forget our history. They want us to believe we can all be summed up with one generic label.

Jan 18 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Time For Latinos To Stop Saying The N-Word

There’s no one explanation on how we got to this point. Like everything related to Black and Brown identity, it’s a complex web.

Jan 16 • The Daily Chela

Newsletter

Latino Voters, Government Shutdown, Cuba Pressure - The News You Need

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Feb 16

Mexico, Tejano Music, Supreme Court - The News You Need

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Feb 9

Protests, Doctor Loco, Latino Representation

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Feb 2

Potential Shutdown, Lowrider Takeover, Pachuco Icon

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Jan 26

Latino Voters, Selena, Chicano Music Fest

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Jan 19

Courses

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Lecture: The History and Influence of the Toltecs

Produced by Charley Trujillo and Niall Manning in collaboration with The Daily Chela, this captivating feature showcases Professor Arturo Villarreal as…

Sep 29, 2025 • The Daily Chela

5:56

Mexico and Its Indigenous Roots: A Comprehensive Journey

Step into the fascinating history of Mexico with our comprehensive course!

Oct 9, 2024 • The Daily Chela

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Spain, The Catholic Church, and Reconquista

In this course Daily Chela contributor Eli Magana discusses the history of Spain, the Catholic Church, Islamic rule, and the Reconquista.

Oct 9, 2024 • The Daily Chela

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Arrival Of Europeans

In this course Daily Chela contributor Eli Magana discusses the the arrival of Europeans in the Americas.

Oct 9, 2024 • The Daily Chela

Rewind

Ritchie Valens and The Day The Music Died

Valens’s innovative style left its fingerprint on the evolution of rock music itself.

Feb 4 • The Daily Chela

The East L.A. Chicano Who Captured 1,500 Soldiers

The Battle of Saipan, in which Guy Gabaldon fought, has been called the D-Day of the Eastern Front for its strategic importance.

Jan 31 • The Daily Chela

Firme Friday: How Chico and the Man Broke Barriers

The show’s success paved the way for other sitcoms featuring diverse casts.

Jan 23 • The Daily Chela

Trinidad Silva: The Actor Who Stole Every Scene He Entered

Trinidad Silva proved that you don’t need top billing to make an impact.

Jan 22 • The Daily Chela

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Music

Remembering The Father Of Chicano Music

Lalo Guerrero was original, irreverent, and dramatic, all at the same time

Aug 10, 2025 • The Daily Chela

The Undeniable Influence Of Los Tigres del Norte

More than music, Los Tigres del Norte is the soundtrack to our identity

Jul 24, 2025 • The Daily Chela

Is Zack De La Rocha One Of The Greatest Emcees Of All Time?

Zach De La Rocha is rarely mentioned with other influential emcees of his era. But he should be.

Jun 15, 2025 • The Daily Chela

Frost: The Rise Of A Chicano Rap Legend

Love him or hate him, one Chicano rapper has written the blueprint everyone else follows.

Feb 11, 2025 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Celebrating Lighter Shade of Brown

More than three decades ago, A Lighter Shade Of Brown debuted their classic hip hop album, "Brown and Proud."

Jun 2, 2024 • The Daily Chela

Books

The Golden Age Of Mexican Comic Books

The golden age of Mexican comic books was beautiful, dark, and groundbreaking

Oct 16, 2025 • Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Rudolfo Anaya Wrote A Chicano Classic

“Bless Me, Ultima” addresses the big philosophical questions of life.

Aug 1, 2025 • The Daily Chela

Teen Angels Magazine – A Look Back At Chicano History

Teen Angels was bold, beautiful, and influential. But its eclectic founder makes it that much more interesting.

Jun 23, 2024 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Remembering The Golden Age Of Mexican Comic Books

The golden age of Mexican comic books was beautiful, dark, and groundbreaking

May 26, 2024 • The Daily Chela

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