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Space Aliens, Immigration Memo, Tejano Day - The News You Need

Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.

May 11

The Fascinating History Of The Mexican Flag

The Mexican flag has undergone numerous changes over the years.

Mar 4 • The Daily Chela and Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

East L.A. Still Sets the Standard for Activism

The tools have evolved—from picket signs to posts, from marches to livestreams—but the purpose remains the same.

May 4 • The Daily Chela

The Art of the Brocha: A Celebration of The Beautiful Mexican Mustache

The brocha holds a strong place within lowrider and cholo culture, where style is inseparable from identity.

Apr 29 • The Daily Chela

How Latinos Revolutionized Baseball

The increase of Latino players in the league in the 1950s allowed the MLB to expand.

Apr 27 • The Daily Chela and Abraham Márquez

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Powerplay

Surveillance "Scarecrows" Stir Civil Liberties Alarm

The emergence of surveillance scarecrows comes amid a wider national debate over policing technology, facial recognition, and individual rights.

Apr 6 • The Daily Chela

A Reckoning For Chavez? Bombshell Abuse Allegations Upend Legacy

Dolores Huerta says Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her when they worked together.

Mar 18 • The Daily Chela

Why Latino Voters Are Becoming the Wild Card of the 2026 Midterms

Latino voters are not a guaranteed constituency for any party. They are a dynamic and diverse electorate whose priorities—and political…

Mar 16 • The Daily Chela

How Protests Changed the Conversation on Deportations

As the country moves closer to the next election cycle, immigration will remain one of the most contested issues in American politics.

Mar 16 • The Daily Chela

Mic Drop

You Can’t Be Pro-America and Anti-Immigrant

The U.S. immigration process is slow, tangled, and frankly, a complete disaster.

Apr 20 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Does The Chicano Movement Need A Modern Update?

It's no longer enough to rely on the moral authority or the political assumptions of a different era.

Apr 15 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

The “Edgar” Boom Is Loud—But Cholo Culture Runs Deep

Old school cholos didn’t need to be loud or chase attention. They commanded it through their style and presence.

Apr 1 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Who Is Really Behind The Nationwide Takedown Of Chavez?

According to a 2025 Los Angeles County Superior Court filing, Huerta's public claim about Chavez comes just months after being privately sued for…

Mar 23 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Newsletter

Space Aliens, Immigration Memo, Tejano Day - The News You Need

Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.

May 11

Artificial Intelligence, Immigrant Protections, Lowrider Trading Cards - The News You Need

Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.

Apr 13

Big Government, Remembering Selena, President Gallego?

Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.

Apr 6

Asylum, Lemon Grove, Lowrider License Plates

Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.

Mar 30

Immigration, Lowrider Museum, Iran War

Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.

Mar 16

Courses

30:22

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

5:30

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

6:10

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

East L.A. Still Sets the Standard for Activism

The tools have evolved—from picket signs to posts, from marches to livestreams—but the purpose remains the same.

May 4 • The Daily Chela

How Latinos Revolutionized Baseball

The increase of Latino players in the league in the 1950s allowed the MLB to expand.

Apr 27 • The Daily Chela and Abraham Márquez

Firme Friday: Mariachi Was Born From Indigenous and Rural Rhythms

After the Spanish conquest, Coca musicians incorporated European instruments like the harp, guitar, and vihuela into their rituals.

Apr 3 • The Daily Chela and Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Remembering The San Patricio Battalion

In the 1840s, some believed the war against Mexico was a Protestant crusade to eradicate Catholicism.

Mar 17 • The Daily Chela and Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

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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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