East LA Gang Member – 3rd Gen Maravilla
Join Peter Santenello as we meet 3rd generation Maravilla (gang) member Daniel Ayala. We’ll learn about East LA life, overcoming addiction, being a successful tattoo artist, raising his son away from the Maravilla (gang) lifestyle […]
Watch Mi Familia – Movie
Traces over three generations an immigrant family’s trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930’s. They establish their family in […]
U.S. Mexicans Deported in Repatriation Program – 1931
In 1931, La Placita Park in Los Angeles was the site of a devastating raid. Immigration agents stormed the park, rounding up and deporting people simply because of their Mexican heritage. Many were U.S. citizens, […]
Cesar Chavez – Prejudice and Pride
The 1960s and 1970s were transformative decades for Mexican Americans, marked by a fervent quest for identity and equality. The documentary episode “Prejudice and Pride” delves into this pivotal era, shedding light on the challenges […]
Reviving the ’90s: Big Tone’s ‘Tell Me’ and Its Ode to Mexican-American Culture
Big Tone’s recent release, “Tell Me,” featuring A-Wax, Dee Cisneros, and Analise, offers more than just a musical experience; it serves as a cultural time capsule, transporting listeners back to the vibrant Mexican-American scenes of […]
Title: Bringing the Mayans to Life with AI: A New Lens on an Ancient Civilization
Imagine if we could see the world of the ancient Mayans as vividly as we see our own today. What if we could step back in time and watch their bustling cities come alive, witness […]
The Origin of the word “Chicano”
The word “Chicano” has a rich history, deeply intertwined with the cultural, social, and political experiences of Mexican Americans. Its origins are often traced back to the term “Mexica” (pronounced Meh-shee-kah), which was the name […]
