Local communities in Los Angeles are filled with dynamic history
The areas of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, while distinct from each other have a long, storied past.
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Civil rights activist continues her fight for equality
At 91 years old Dolores Huerta continues to fight for those who are taken advantage of.
Video interview with ‘Cesar Chavez’ director Diego Luna
Staff writer Jesus Figueroa interviews “Cesar Chavez” director Diego Luna. Luna discusses his excitement over making a film about a historical Chicano in America and about keeping the film grounded and true to life. Read a full review of the film here: http://elaccampusnews.com/2014/03/26/chicano-history-comes-to-life-in-cesar-chavez-film/. “Cesar Chavez” opened in theaters yesterday. This film is rated PG-13.
Chicano history comes to life in “Cesar Chavez” film
By Jesus Figueroa Diego Luna’s “Cesar Chavez” brings the historical struggle of the Chicano farm worker’s movement to the big screen in a grand film. The story based on true events keeps a real humanized version of Chavez, making the struggle he goes through relatable to not just Chicanos but to everyone as well. Chavez, played by Michael Peña, moves back to Delano, from working at an office job in…
Poli Sci club talks of gender and race inequality
By Amanda Rodarte In honor of Women’s history month, East Los Angeles College Political Science Club (ESPA) hosted a discussion about the history of women in politics this past Thursday. In the discussion, it was discovered that not only gender, but race also contributes to inequality. President of ESPA Sonny Martinez began by reintroducing women who have made an impact in the United States. He started with Clara Lemlich, who…
Elans pay $1 for representation
By Isaac Tovar It is for your advantage to vote “yes” in a special election today. This small increase will give ELAC something students need the most during these economically tough times: a voice. Elans will be voting to pass a $1 additional fee to tuition that will allow students to be represented in our state Capitol and Board of Governors. Special elections will be held in front of the parking…