History

The Battle Of Los Angeles

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

Jun 23 •

The Daily Chela

The Man Who Fought For Mexican Independence

Antonio López de Santa Anna was far from a perfect person, but he lived an interesting life

Jun 16 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

The 201st Squadron: Mexico’s Greatest Generation

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

Jun 12 •

The Daily Chela

Mariachi: Born of Indigenous and Rural Rhythms

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

Jun 2 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Battle Of Chapultepec: Mexico vs The United States

How much about the legendary battle is true?

May 25 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

A Brief History Of The Mexican National Anthem

The Mexican national anthem is terrifying, mysterious, and beautiful all at the same time.

May 5 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

How Latin America Revolutionized Baseball

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

Apr 21 •

Abraham Márquez

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The Daily Chela

The Anti-Fascist Cartoons Of Mexican Artist Antonio Arias-Bernal

Antonio Arias-Bernal waged his own private war on Hitler and Mussolini, using only his cartoons.

Apr 17 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

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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.

Apr 10 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

The Revolutionary Rock History Of Tijuana

Border cities have historically been sites of innovation, the exchange of ideas, and artistic movements

Apr 7 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

A Brief History Of The U.S.-Mexican Border

In many ways, the border of the United States and Mexico is its own country

Mar 30 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

History: Inside the Villa-Zapata Summit

Villa and Zapata had met in Xochimilco, then a village in the outskirts of Mexico City.

Feb 17 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

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