African Diaspora in the Art of Miguel Covarubbias
An Inside look at the African to Afro-Mexican and Afro-Cuban to African American themed artwork of Miguel Covarrubias.
Celebrating the Mexican Revolution in LA!
November 20, 1910 – one of the most significant days in the history of Mexico. A day when common men and women rebelled against the 31-year dictator President Porfirio DĂaz. Learn about the role of women or
Chef LaLa Advocates New Healthy Meals in LAUSD
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) recently put a portion of a $15.9 million grant towards a revitalized nutrition program called “I’M IN”.  Through this grant, and over five years, LAUSD has committed $50 million to vegetarian school meal options. We caught up with Latina Chef LaLa – classically trained chef, certified nutritionist and [...]
The Best of Mole on the Westside
From mole negro and goat tacos to empanadas and cactus fruit sorbet, Monte Alban offers a diverse, delectable cuisine carefully prepared with the freshest ingredients. Tucked away in a tiny non-descript strip mall on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. near Bundy, Monte Alban gets lost between the CarnicerĂa (meat shop) and El Super Taco.
Opening Night HOLA Mexico Film Festival
Latin in LA attended the Opening gala event of the 3rd annual HOLA Mexico Film Festival on Thursday, May 19th at the Montalban Theatre near Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles, CA. Latinos crowded the lobby for the premier of ACORAZADO, mingling at the cash bar while others made their way to the 2nd floor [...]
Takosher 'The chosen Taco'
I was driving down Wilshire Blvd. on my way to an interview and had to do a double take out of my rear view mirror to see if I had really just seen the Star of David plastered across the side of what looked like…a kosher taco truck?? “Takosher, the Chosen Taco.”
A Cuban Speakeasy Hidden in East Hollywood
Latin in LA TV hit the Los Angeles magazine Great Nights Out October issue release party on Tuesday, September 28th at La Descarga, chosen as one of the “top 25” hottest spots in the city. Theme: Brazil meets France at a little Cuban speakeasy vintage rum bar in East Hollywood...
Chile's Bicentennial Celebration
I can’t believe how hard it is to find Chileans in Los Angeles! There is a reason for this…I learned from the General Consul of Chile of Los Angeles, Jose Manuel Lira, that there are only 20,000 Chileans...
A Nation of Immigrants
For two hours, I laid on my couch and gazed intently at the television with eyes wide in astonishment. Suddenly, I jumped up, grabbed a notebook and pen, and rigorously scribbled numbers onto my pad of paper. I paused, rewinded, and listened again. Jake looked at me with a smirk, and slightly squinted eyes trying [...]
Everything Brazilian in L.A. with Brazilian Nites
Patricia Leão is everything Brazil in L.A. Originally from Brazil’s neighboring country Bolivia, she grew up infused with Brazilian culture...