“Vida” Review–From An East LA Native
Angeleno Pablo De La Hoya reviews the first episode of “Vida,” the new show on Starz that follows two sisters dealing with gentrification, race, and LGBT identity in East LA.
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Powerful Student #MarchForOurLives Speeches You Probably Didn’t Hear
Video of powerful student #MarchForOurLives speakers have been making the rounds on social — but have you heard THESE speeches?
An Angeleno Reviews “On My Block,” The Netflix Series Based In LA
The new Netflix series “On My Block” revolves around a group of teens living in South LA. But does it capture the real Angeleno experience?
From Art To Action: Festival Aims To Create Social Justice Advocates
The goal of the art was to inspire people to think deeply about issues like homelessness and white supremacy.
In One LA Neighborhood, A Fight Over Homegrown Gentrification
Boyle Heights faces a new twist on an old problem: can people gentrify the neighborhood where they grew up?
Waiting On Congress For A DACA Deal, Dreamers Face Uncertain Future
Immigration advocates are pushing for Congress to pass protections for Dreamers as part of a federal budget deal due at midnight.
Race/Related: Before I Came To The U.S., I Didn’t Understand What “Racism” Meant
Back in El Salvador, I didn’t really know what “racism” was. After being in the U.S. for a while, I learned the meaning and impact of that word.
Life With A Deported Parent
Zola Cervantes, 17, knows the impact deportation can have on a family first hand. Her dad was deported when she was 11. This story was produced by Youth Radio in collaboration with Boyle Heights Beat.
Debating Free Speech on College Campuses
What does free speech mean on college campuses today? We asked college newspaper editors throughout the country to weigh in on the state of free speech on their campus.