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Fri22Aug2008

Opening this Weekend in NYC & LA : Trouble the Water

This weekend, Trouble the Water, a film that follows a New Orleans couple through and after Hurricane Katrina, opens in New York City and Los Angeles. It won the Grand Jury prize for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film... Read more »

Friday, August 22 2008 | 08:38 H

Tue19Aug2008

South Central L.A. Farm Site to be Forever 21

The South Central Farm, a 14 acre Los Angeles space used by mostly Latino, immigrant community members, that became the center of controversy when the city took it away from those that worked the land, will be Forever 21, as... Read more »

Tuesday, August 19 2008 | 09:32 H

Wed30Jul2008

L.A. Moves to Ban Fast Food from Poor Neighborhoods

Who woulda thunk it: L.A. is setting a health standard that is admirable -- the city is trying to do something about an obesity crisis affecting one of the city's poorest neighborhoods. The idea is great, but I am skeptical... Read more »

Wednesday, July 30 2008 | 13:55 H

Wed23Jul2008

I Am Latino...Ask Me: Americanos ask about the power of the Chancleta...

I Am Latino...Ask Me is a new weekly syndicated column written by Sofrito For Your Soul founder, George "Urban Jibaro" Torres. The column was created to answer questions that mainstream America has about Latinos and our culture. A departure from the routine of Sofrito For Your Soul, I Am Latino...Ask Me is driven by the readers desire to get answers to those burning questions that they have but have no one to ask. There are plans to incorporate the column into Urban Jibaro's Radio Capicu show on Blog Talk Radio. Do you have a question for the Urban Jibaro? Send your questions to SofritoSubmissions@gmail.com Read more »

Wednesday, July 23 2008 | 11:35 H

Tue22Jul2008

Martes Morning Movie : The Garden

Back in 2006, we wrote up about how celebs and activists were getting behind the struggle of some Los Angeles residents who were fighting to protect 14 acres of community farmed land smack in the middle of the city from... Read more »

Tuesday, July 22 2008 | 07:18 H

Tue08Jul2008

Getty Research Institute Opens Peruvian Exhibit

Two illuminated manuscripts of extraordinary importance, along with books, prints, maps, watercolors, and photographs that illustrate the history and culture of Peru will be on display in The Marvel and Measure of Peru: Three Centuries of Artists’ Histories, 1550–1880, at... Read more »

Tuesday, July 08 2008 | 09:42 H

Thu26Jun2008

LAPD Are Not immigration Agents : Legal Ruling

A California judge blocked a lawsuit that sought to enlist Los Angeles police officers in weeding out undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit was filed by unnamed police officers, allegedly afraid to speak out about what they called a revolving door, where... Read more »

Thursday, June 26 2008 | 14:43 H

Tue24Jun2008

Martes Morning Musica : La Sinfonia

La Sinfonia, an East L.A. bilingual hip-hop trio has just released their second album and off it comes the track No Merezco Tu Perdón (Idiota). This song uses the chorus of renowned Mexican composer Joan Sebastián’s 2000 smash “Idiota.” It... Read more »

Tuesday, June 24 2008 | 09:58 H

Fri13Jun2008

Latina Teacher Fired for Teaching Students "How to Protest" and being "too Afro-centric"

I had to go outside my school system to learn about Puerto Rican history, activism and coalition building when I was about 17 years old. Now a Los Angeles English teacher is being told that her contract will not be... Read more »

Friday, June 13 2008 | 09:57 H

Fri30May2008

Latino Book Month : Weekend Release Pick Latinos in Lotusland

Latino Books Month is almost done, and this weekend if you're in the Los Angeles area, you should check out the new release, Latinos in Lotusland: An Anthology of Contemporary Southern California Literature. The stories and novel excerpts sandwiched in... Read more »

Friday, May 30 2008 | 11:08 H

Tue22Apr2008

Slain Chicano Journalist Ruben Salazar Honored With Postage Stamp

Ruben Salazar (1928-1970) is one of five American journalists being honored with postage stamps. According to the US Postal Service, these journalists were chosen because they risked (and in Salazar's case, lost) their lives covering some of the most... Read more »

Tuesday, April 22 2008 | 20:40 H

Thu17Apr2008

How To Never Eat Indoors : Taco Trucks and Chimichurri Trucks

If my 'hood ever went the way that Los Angeles has, I might actually have to start eating inside!The Associated Press reports this morning that Los Angeles County has passed a law making it a misdemeanor crime for taco trucks... Read more »

Thursday, April 17 2008 | 15:30 H

Mon14Apr2008

Gustavo Dudamel: Classically Hot

On beautiful weekends when the high hits 90 degrees (in mid-April), I absolutely love living in LA. Of course, there are a lot of other things to add to the list besides the weather. One of those is the fact... Read more »

Monday, April 14 2008 | 08:51 H

Fri04Apr2008

Death in the Shadows

Life for undocumented immigrants in the US is tough. Some cities make it illegal for landlords to rent to you; high school graduates desiring to go to college find an obstacle when it comes to paying for college due... Read more »

Friday, April 04 2008 | 17:24 H

Fri07Mar2008

Eugenia Leon : Tonight and Tomorrow at L.A.'s Getty Center

I got a taste of Eugenia Leon at the Unexpected Mexico event last year. If you're gonna be in the Los Angeles area tonight (tomorrow is already sold out!) you can listen to Mexican songstress at the Getty Center. For... Read more »

Friday, March 07 2008 | 10:06 H

Mon25Feb2008

Hispanic/Latino Oscar Night Fashion

Yeah, yeah, if there were a bridge I probably would jump with everyone else, hence this Oscar fashion post. Cameron Diaz Is she or isn't she Latina, Jessica Alba who presented last night, and yes she is embarazada. ... Read more »

Monday, February 25 2008 | 10:49 H

Mon04Feb2008

La Opinion Endorses Barack Obama/ John McCain

La Opinión , an often referred to source here at VL, and the largest Spanish language newspaper in the United States endorsed Barack Obama for President. While the paper lauded Hillary Clinton's efforts, especially in terms of health care, and... Read more »

Monday, February 04 2008 | 13:44 H

Sun13Jan2008

Javier Bardem Takes Home a Golden Globe

We've got winners! There may not have been a Golden Globes gala this year, but that didn't stop the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from choosing their picks for the coveted awards. This just in: I'm happy to report that Spanish... Read more »

Sunday, January 13 2008 | 21:48 H

Wed09Jan2008

Cancelled Globes Damaging L.A. Economy

I'm sure I'm not the only one slightly disappointed about the Golden Globes being canceled due to the continuing writers strike. But L.A. businesses are especially upset, as the awards show was a vital contributor to local economy.Caterers, limousine drivers,... Read more »

Wednesday, January 09 2008 | 11:39 H

Fri16Nov2007

Sweep of Los Angeles Mara Salvatruchas

A joint effort between the Los Angeles Police Department, Salvadorian authorities and the FBI led what is being called one of the biggest street gang crackdowns in Los Angeles.Seized during the search for 60 suspects: guns, drugs and $40,000 in... Read more »

Friday, November 16 2007 | 10:37 H

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