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Castillo Returns to Theater Roots With "Soul Sacrifice," Exploring Chicano War Experiences

"Soul Sacrifice" features standout performances from Itzel Ocampo, Karla Ojeda, David Flores, and Martin Morales.

Jun 12 • The Daily Chela and Latino Slant

Chicano Punk: The Sound of Rebellion and Identity

Chicano punk is a testament to the power of music as a form of social commentary and personal expression.

Jun 1 • 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

Louder Than Borderz: A Firme History Of Chicano Music Fest

Louder Than Borderz centers on Chicano Music Fest, an annual gathering that celebrates the diversity of Chicano music.

Apr 22 • 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

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

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

Firme Friday: New Lowrider Stamps Go On Sale Today At USPS

For collectors, car enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates art on wheels, the new lowrider stamps offer a chance to send a little piece of that history…

Mar 13 • The Daily Chela

The Radical, Democratic Force Of Street Food

The relationship between street food vendors and consumers just might be the radical formula for change we have been looking for.

Mar 12 • The Daily Chela

Vidal Herrera: Civil Rights, Morgues, and East Los Angeles

After decades of defending his culture and building a name for himself as one of the city's top medical investigators, Herrera is back with a new…

Mar 9 • The Daily Chela

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.

Feb 20 • The Daily Chela

Chicanos Are Revolutionizing Motorcycle Culture

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

Feb 16 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

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