TRIBE OF ISSACHAR: MEXICANS
12 Tribes of Israel: Judah – American Blacks Benjamin – West Indians Levi – Haitians Ephraim – Puerto Ricans Manasseh – Cubans Reuben – Seminole Indians Gad – Native American Indians Issachar – Mexicans (Aztecs) […]
Sureno History Explained – Southern United Raza
The Sureno Mexican gang is a Los Angeles based street gang that has been in existence since the early 1970s. The gang was initially formed to protect Hispanic neighborhoods from African American gangs who were […]
The Chorizeros of East L.A. In The early 1920’s-1950’s.
The Dodgers were still in Brooklyn and Dwight D. Eisenhower was still in the White House the last time Southern California went this deep into the summer without a Major League Baseball game. For Conrad […]
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 […]
