Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

During Hispanic Heritage Month, many proudly celebrate their culture, diversity and heritage. Others take advantage of this month to highlight their identity, as is the case of Adolfo “Zarco” Guerrero, who reflects on his ethnic identity, which is related to the term “Chicano”.

Los Angeles activist theater group Contra Timepo, performed a dance to Celia Cruz’s famous song “Azucar” -Spanish for sugar- at the Ford Theater in order to integrate the power of her voice representing the Afro Latino community. 

Michael Peña stars in the film inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis previews Downtown LA’s annual El Grito fest with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, this year’s Madrina. The highly-anticipated event honors Mexican Independence Day.

El Grito: A celebration of Mexican independence

Bakeries like La Monarcha, the Pacific Wheel, and Hola México Film Festival will have ebullient offerings; find your festive expression now.

Hispanic investors have a long way to go to close the wealth gap between them and non-Hispanic white Americans. But their investing knowledge is on the rise.

USWNT players Ashley Sanchez and Sofia Huerta detailed how they came to accept and embrace their Mexican American heritage.

The long-awaited Barbie doll inspired by the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz finally went on sale this week after Mattel announced news of the dolls release in 2021.

A DTLA commemoration of Mexican Independence Day will launch the month-long celebration with music, fun, pomp, and community.

The spicy snack has inspired songs, clothes and movies, but for some Latinos in the U.S., the chips hold a particularly special meaning.

Once shunned as the language of “no sabo kids,” it’s now being called a “literal lifestyle.”

Americans across the country celebrate this month with pride and joy to highlight the importance of diversity.