The Chicano Manifesto is widely regarded as one of the first books written on the Chicano movement by a Chicano.
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Indigenous Cats traces its roots back to their shared infinity for classic Boom Bap-style hip hop production.
The song fuses somber memories of emotional loss with the band's signature bump and thump.
Charley Trujillo previously wrote a book and made a PBS documentary on the same subject.
Prendez has received notable attention for his popular series of oil-paintings and digital artwork that is Chicano-themed.
Media outlets don't get to decide who qualifies as a real "Latino."
Latinos are NOT monolithic. Yet for months, “In The Heights” was shoved down everybody’s throat as the answer to every perceived problem with Latinos in film...
A few may come close, but there will never be another one quite like him.
All these years later, and Blood In Blood Out still remains a cult classic.
Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips will be in attendance.
Kozmik Force is leading a new generation of politically active Chicano hip hop artists against injustice.
A new generation of actors, directors, and writers are leading the pathway to change.
Chicano Park and Barrio Logan have become the creative and artistic epicenter of San Diego.
What do Chicanos, coffee, and the hip hop artist LMNO have in common? The answer is Carlos Aguilar's latest innovative product.
Conejo's ability to consistently churn out high quality hip hop albums is a feat that few emcees can match.
The event marks the 51st annual celebration.
Beach Goons are merely the latest in a long line of bands to come out of Barrio Logan.
Despite his struggles, DMX went on an unprecedented five-album run that completely shifted the rap music landscape.
With the release of their latest EP, Kozmik Force is proving to be a rare act in hip hop’s crowded underground scene.
We will never see anything like the sixties again no matter how badly people want it.
"I'm No Longer Here" tells the story of a young local gang leader who is forced to migrate to New York City after a rival gang threatens him and his family.
A unique, bold reenactment of real life events.
From identity to inequality to race relations, we have something for everyone.
Although the shows are similar, they touch on an important subject.
It's official. Juan Gabriel is one of the greatest breakup songwriters of all time.
30 years ago, A Lighter Shade Of Brown debuted their classic hip hop album, "Brown and Proud."
Is “mumble rap” really the best successor Gen-Z could come up with?
Despite Being filled with misogyny and stereotypes, Scarface still captivates those fascinated by outlaws and the American Dream.
The Cheech Center For Chicano Art, Culture & Industry has found a home in Riverside.
Fans can pre-save Pinche Cumbia prior to its release below.
It's hard to deny the beauty of this film, but it isn't without its faults.
The West Coast is in no short supply of talented and upcoming emcees.
Less than 4% of film producers and storytellers in the U.S. are of Latino descent.
The Netflix series offers a horrific look at how ICE dehumanizes immigrants.
Can cultural knowledge help advance freer thinking and authenticity?
The San Diego Latino Film Festival will feature a catalogue of over 150 feature-length films and shorts from all over the world.
The project is led by Chicano muralist and professor Victor Ochoa.
Ethical systems of faith for the marginalized beyond political messaging matter because what happens abroad eventually travels home and vice versa.
Life is full of wisdom and lessons from unexpected places.
The following is part 2 of our interview between Daily Chela contributor Angelica Peña and filmmaker Kareem Tabsch. If you missed it, you can read part 1 of...
Gaby Guerrero, aka Silvandgold, is a gift to golden era revivalist hip-hop.
I invite any filmmaker to unapologetically tell whatever story they want to tell.
"The Spirit of Chicano Park" traces the history of one of the U.S.'s most iconic parks.
Though not without flaws, “Hamilton” is what America needs right now.
Looking for something to keep you busy? Check out these 10 Latino TV shows and documentaries.
"Que Maldicion" beautifully depicts how intertwined Mexican culture is with L.A. culture.
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.
When it comes to "The Help," acknowledging racism is not enough.
