In his first comic for The Daily Chela, Alberto Soto pokes fun at the evolution of the Edgar haircut in his new weekly comic “American Mestizo.”...
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In the following video produced by Charley Trujillo and Niall Manning, in partnership with The Daily Chela, professor Arturo Villarreal explores the history of...
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The Chicano Manifesto is widely regarded as one of the first books written on the Chicano movement by a Chicano.
Support for police funding has increased in Black and Latino communities across both political parties, while white Democrats remain the least likely to...
In this episode, Brandon explores the lesser known history of pachucas and Mexican American women during WW2 with guest Elizabeth Escobedo, who wrote the...
CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS: WATCH HERE In this exclusive docu-lecture by PBS filmmaker Charley Trujillo in partnership with The Daily Chela, we explore the...
Biden's approval has fallen drastically over nine months.
Charley Trujillo previously wrote a book and made a PBS documentary on the same subject.
What is a Chicano? What is Chicano culture? Is it a political view? Is it a cultural view? Is it cars? Is it art? Is it fashion? Guests include Carlos Aguilar...
In this episode, Brandon debates the term “Latinx” and discusses the California recall. Guest(s) include Tik Tok influencer Tokyo Drifter and...
The collection is likely the most comprehensive ever assembled.
On this episode, Brandon sits down with photographer Erik Herrera to discuss immigration, human smuggling, and the border. In addition, Brandon discusses the...
In this episode, Brandon discusses the media landscape with Julio Ricardo Varela who is the founder of Latino Rebels and works with Futuro Media. ...
In the first segment, Brandon discusses the “Foos Gone Wild” phenomenon. In the second segment, Brandon discusses Chicano patriotism. Guests...
Contrary to portrayal, Chicanos and Mexicans have been some of the biggest defenders of U.S. freedoms.
On this episode, Brandon discusses whether the media is biased against Mexicans and Chicanos. He also discusses Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest(s) include...
In this episode, Brandon discusses the history of Chicano Park in San Diego, as well as the “defund the police” movement, with SD native and police...
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What has changed about hip hop and Chicano rap over the years?
All these years later, and Blood In Blood Out still remains a cult classic.
In this episode, Brandon puts together a panel to debate Hollywood representation and the difference between movies like Blood In Blood Out and In The Heights...
This week marked the 78th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots. But how much do you know about the Zoot Suit Riots? In the podcast below, Daily Chela founder...
Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips will be in attendance.
Lowriders have long been a cornerstone of pachuco culture, dating back to the late 1930s and early 1940s.
We recently visited Tijuana, Mexico to monitor one of the migrant encampments near the border. Below is an exclusive aerial view of the encampment and the...
In this episode, Brandon discusses the art of lowriding with John Ulloa who is a professor, author, and lowrider historian.
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What do Chicanos, coffee, and the hip hop artist LMNO have in common? The answer is Carlos Aguilar's latest innovative product.
Activists hope to curtail the destruction of more Chicano murals.
In this episode, Brandon discusses police, gangs, prisons, media bias, and political correctness with Gil Tejada who is a former gang member and host of the...
The event marks the 51st annual celebration.
In this episode, Brandon discusses the future of film after COVID with Hollywood insider Jordan Michael.
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Before the internet, Chicano culture dominated underground publications.
Monique Muñoz died last month after being hit by a teenage driver.
In this episode, Brandon speaks with Mexico City Journalist and author loan Grillo about drug cartels and the role the United States plays in facilitating the...
The Cheech Center For Chicano Art, Culture & Industry has found a home in Riverside.
In this episode, Brandon speaks with David M. Crane who is an American lawyer and formally the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Topics...
On Friday, Daily Chela contributor Abraham Marquez spoke with Fox Sports about his recent column on Kaleb Canales, the NBA’s first Mexican American head...
In this episode, Brandon talks with Rotten Tomatoes and Latinx Lens critic Rosa Parra to discuss film representation.
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In this episode, Brandon speaks with Hollywood insider Jordan Michael who has worked in and around Hollywood for 15 years. Topics include: Hollywood agents...
Campaigns are about persuasion and trust. You have to engage with people as they are and address their needs.
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The project is led by Chicano muralist and professor Victor Ochoa.
The only expense to the student is the time and effort they put into working through the courses.
From Kamala Harris to Smash Mouth, here is your weekly roundup in the world of politics and culture.
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37 professors have spoken out in what is being described as a biased name change process.
Get La Chona lyrics by Los Tucanes in both English and Spanish.
A visual poem for Boyle Heights' Soto Street.
To locals, the park is already informally known as "La Raza" park.
