Archive - The Daily Chela

Firme Friday: Mark Guerrero, Son of Lalo Guerrero

“Chicanos and Chicanas and East LA artists have always moved with the times,” Mark explained.

Apr 17 • The Daily Chela

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

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

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Apr 13

The Night Lowrider Cars Brought Americans Together

For a moment, it was almost as if none of the things that usually divide us mattered. Not politics. Not race. Not ethnicity.

Apr 8 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

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

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

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

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

March 2026

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

Remembering Chicano Giant Rodolfo Acuña

Acuña’s work was driven by a belief that education could empower Chicano communities.

Mar 25 • The Daily Chela

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

Firme Friday: "Tattoo Nation" Now Streaming On Amazon, Tubi

Tattoo Nation features Danny Trejo and traces the history of black and grey tattooing.

Mar 20 • The Daily Chela

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