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The Unforgettable Legacy of Juan Espinosa

Together, Juan Espinosa and Isabel Perez-Yanez, made an extraordinary contribution to Chicano history.

23 hrs ago • The Daily Chela

AI Government ID Sparks Outcry Over Civil Liberties

The system’s architecture would place vast amounts of personal data in the hands of government contractors, operating with limited public oversight.

Dec 10 • The Daily Chela

It's Always A Great Day In East L.A.

Music can serve as a form of resistance, a source of pride, and a means of carving out a sense of belonging.

Dec 8 • The Daily Chela

The Unforgettable Songs Of Francisco Gabilondo Soler

Francisco Gabilondo Soler was a bullfighter, amateur astronomer, and songwriter who transcended generations

Dec 4 • The Daily Chela

Remembering The Aztec Eagles

The Mexicans did not fight Nazi Germany or Italian fascism, but Japanese imperialism in Luzon and Formosa

Dec 3 • The Daily Chela

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AI Government ID Sparks Outcry Over Civil Liberties

The system’s architecture would place vast amounts of personal data in the hands of government contractors, operating with limited public oversight.

Dec 10 • The Daily Chela

Private Bounty Hunters Unleashed In Immigrant Crackdown

Contractors will use techniques like photographing residences, staking out workplaces.

Dec 1 • The Daily Chela

Court Slams Brakes on Trump Deportation Push

The court determined that Trump's immigration policy was implemented without an adequate public notice and comment period.

Nov 24 • The Daily Chela

Report: 170 American Citizens Detained In Immigration Raids

The practice directly challenges the constitutional protections guaranteed to all citizens.

Nov 17 • The Daily Chela

Mic Drop

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.

Nov 30 • The Daily Chela

Immigrants Are The Backbone To The United States

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

Nov 25 • The Daily Chela

Firme Friday: America Would Not Have Been Possible Without Immigrants

Immigrant-founded businesses sell $857 billion in goods annually and employ almost 4 million workers.

Nov 7 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Firme Friday: Where Is Today's Chicano Leadership?

Chicano leadership has taken a backseat to memes.

Oct 31

Newsletter

Bounty Hunters, Latino Polls, Maná - The News You Need

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

Dec 1

Tejano Music, Court Ruling, Frida Art - The News You Need

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

Nov 24

Citizens Detained, Mexico Protests, Chicano Art - The News You Need

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

Nov 17

Honoring Chicanos and Latinos Who Served

A weekly newsletter dedicated to Mexican American news, politics, and culture.

Nov 11 • The Daily Chela

ICE Prison, Juan Gabriel, Olivia Rodrigo - The News You Need

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

Nov 10

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 • 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

The Unforgettable Legacy of Juan Espinosa

Together, Juan Espinosa and Isabel Perez-Yanez, made an extraordinary contribution to Chicano history.

23 hrs ago • The Daily Chela

The Unforgettable Songs Of Francisco Gabilondo Soler

Francisco Gabilondo Soler was a bullfighter, amateur astronomer, and songwriter who transcended generations

Dec 4 • The Daily Chela

Remembering The Aztec Eagles

The Mexicans did not fight Nazi Germany or Italian fascism, but Japanese imperialism in Luzon and Formosa

Dec 3 • The Daily Chela

How Mexico’s Christmas Traditions Came to Life

At the beginning of the 20th century, the great geographer Antonio García Cubas lamented how winter traditions were being lost in Mexico.

Dec 2 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Rudolfo Anaya Wrote A Chicano Classic

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

Aug 1 • 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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