In June 1943, Los Angeles erupted into the worst race riots in the city to date. For 10 straight nights, American sailors armed with make-shift weapons cruised Mexican American neighborhoods in search of “zoot-suiters” — […]
The Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH), commonly known as the gang unit, played a crucial role in addressing gang violence during the late 1990s. Their mission was to combat gang activity by targeting members […]
The mid-1980s in East Los Angeles was a time of profound transformation for the Chicano community. It was a period marked by cultural expression, activism, and a growing sense of identity and pride. Against the […]
The Rich History of Chicano Park: A Symbol of Resistance and Cultural Pride Chicano Park, located in the heart of the Barrio Logan neighborhood in San Diego, stands as a powerful symbol of the Chicano […]
Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales at the 1972 La Raza Unida Convention: A Radical Call for Empowerment In 1972, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales, a prominent Chicano civil rights leader and activist, delivered a fiery and unforgettable speech at […]
Here’s an edit one of our users made for all the Raza that likes that Old school stilo and Oldies music. Enjoy the music and the collage of photos. Credits to merrickmortonphoto and bojorquez5 Rolas […]
1993 L.A. Party Crews – Posses, Clubs, & Cliques: A Subculture Born in the Streets In 1993, Los Angeles was a city pulsing with underground energy, fueled by youth rebellion and the desire for connection. […]
Today we meet up with an old-school Chicano OG (Veterano), seasoned with stories of crime and drug abuse, but also a story of a man who completely turned his life around for the better. Join […]
