A self-published lucha libre tale put J. Gonzo on Marvel’s radar. He almost refused the offer.
J. Gonzo, a Chicano artist, created his lucha libre tale 'La Mano del Destino' in response to a lack of authentic Latino ...
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Cultural icon Cheech Marin shares life experiences, laughter with CWU community
Sponsored by the Diversity and Equity Center, An Evening with Cheech Marin: A Life of Art, Culture, and Entertainment was held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The conversation focused primarily ...
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Lowriding is more than just cars. It's about family and culture for Mexican Americans
For Luis Martinez, competing in lowriding bike and car competitions is about more than glory and bragging rights. The ...
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Local artist merges mural art and spoken word to represent Chicano culture
Local artist and poet from Lamont, Jorge Guillen says his work is grounded in his 'cultura'—his culture.
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From Chicano Park to Japan, Lowrider Culture Booms, Reaching Far Beyond Southwest Origins
“To me, it’s about expressing my art and what I can do ... with origins in Mexican American and Chicano communities, lowriding is an aspect of Latino history in the U.S. in which people ...
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Mellon Foundation Launches $25 M. Fund to Support Arts Organizations Along US-Mexico Border
The Mellon Foundation, the US's largest philanthropic supporter of arts and humanities, has launched a $25 million fund that ...
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When the border crosses you: Colorado’s Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Some families here say their ancestors didn’t cross the border, the ...
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The fast and the furious: Chicano drift
Low Rider” by WAR begins, “George Lopez” — an iconic theme song for a staple of Mexican representation on television. The low ...