Nike’s Día de Muertos Collection
Nike has always been a brand that celebrates culture. With the start of November coming up, the brand has taken the initiative to highlight the forthcoming Día de Muertos festivities. Día de Muertos, or Day […]
Tierra Amarilla Land Grant & Courthouse Raid – 1967
“They stole our land and gave us powdered milk!” —Reies Lopez Tijerina People who were instrumental in the development and growth of the Mexican American culture don’t get much recognition, if ever, any at all. In […]
The Mother of The Avenues
In Part one (1) of this video, we take a first look at the life of Maria “Chata” Leon and her army of sons who went to war on behalf of the Drew Street Avenues […]
A 1992 Story About Brenton Wood and his Love for Latinos
In the 90’s Latinos loved other Latino bands, but during the great depression, Latinos needed a way to connect with American culture. They realized they had more in common with Blacks than whites. For the […]
East L.A. Teen Gang Culture in the 90’s
The NELA TV editorial archive is an ever-evolving resource detailing the cultures, movements and ideas that defined contemporary stylistic discourse. From unique takes on today’s leading pop-culture topics, to off-kilter stories that might have slipped […]
Northeast Los Angeles Oldest Gang Report in 1976
This report from 1978 discusses a meeting of gangs in Northeast Los Angeles, where Echo Park, Toonerville and more came together to discuss options. This was an important event because it brought together different gangs […]
The Story of Richard Cabral, The Gangster turned Hollywood Actor
Richard Cabral’s tattoos tell the story of his life. They depict Mexican gang culture, his friends, uncles, and even his daughter Bella. Cabral’s intense look and powerful acting have landed him a lot of TV […]
Richard Cabral breaks down the East LA Thug Life to Jon Bernthal
East LA is a place where gangs are prevalent and the mentality of a teenage gang member is learned at an early age. Richard Cabral is an actor who was born and raised in East […]
The Story of Big Hazard “Most Feared Gang of East LA”
Big Hazard was one of the most feared gangs in East LA. They were known for their violence and for their affiliation with the Mexican Mafia. In 1995, Big Hazard was indicted on federal racketeering […]
NELA (Northeast L.A.) Gangs – Mexican Mafia Connection
A recent video was published by PFP publishing, a Youtube channel that breaks down the criminal world of Los Angeles. This lineup of talented writers has allowed us an exclusive peek into the minds of […]
