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  • Festival Latino 2010

    On April 3 the Latin American Student Association (LASA) held its twelfth annual Festival Latino, which took place on campus at UCLA’s Wilson Plaza. The strong winds did not stop LASA nor student volunteers from putting the festival together early that morning, and it certainly did not stop spectators from attending.

  • Hustling

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  • Forbes First Mexican

    Carlos Slim is the first Mexican to top the Forbes list of billionaires, one of the few from outside the United States or Europe. He controls the majority of Mexico’s telecommunication and his telecom business Telmex is described as one of the highest in cost. The 70-year-old son of a Lebanese immigrant attests to being incredibly frugal by living in the same modest home that he has resided for over three decades in Mexico. He uses Mexico City public transportation and can be seen eating at his restaurant chain, Sanborn’s.

  • How Far Would You Walk for Your Dreams?

    On Jan. 1, 2010, four students began a 1,500 mile walk from Miami, Fla. to Washington D.C., dubbed the “Trail of Dreams.” Alluding to the tragedy of the “Trail of Tears,” in which Native Americans were forced to relocate across the country under the most dehumanizing of conditions, this march was dedicated to a more hopeful future.

  • Mexico's Gays Make Way

    By lagente

    Five same-sex couples were recently married in Mexico City, reports Mexico’s La Opinión. The local state assembly had approved the marriages in December. The government also gave same-sex couples the right to adopt children legally. While many activists consider this a major win for gay rights in Latin America, some standing in protest deemed the ceremonies as “horrible” and even “unconstitutional.”

  • Kellogs Serves a Bowl of Racial Justice

    By lagente

    In May, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, founded in 1930 by the breakfast cereal trailblazer, announced that it is dedicating $75 million to organizations nation-wide devoted to righting the effects of racial inequalities on poor children.

  • Money Woes for Homeboys

    By lagente

    A previously LA Gente-featured organization, Homeboy Industries, has also been reeling to stay afloat amidst extreme financial hardships.

  • Winter 2010 Poetry Contest Honorable Mention

    By contributor

    Honorable Mention: Michelle Labelle (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Winter 2010 Poetry Contest Honorable Mention

    By contributor

    Honorable Mention: Cassandra Tesch (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Arizona Law is Product of Anti-Immigrant Hysteria

    By contributor

    Immigrant bashing, like baseball, has become a favorite American pastime. The recent draconian, anti-immigrant law in Arizona only adds credence to this reality.

  • La Gente Shoots Paid Due 2010

    By Gilbert Portillo

  • Poetry Contest Winner: 3rd Place

    Third Place: Ramon Sanchez (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Poetry Contest Winner: 2nd Place

    Second Place: Ashley M. Esprio (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Winter 2010 Poetry Contest Winner

    First place: Salvador Ramirez (Chicago, IL)

  • 2010 Paid Dues Music Festival

    By Gilbert Portillo

    The annual Paid Dues music festival, now in its 5th year, is one of the most prominent hip hop festivals in the United States.This year, the headliners were Ice Cube, Murs & 9th Wonder, Tech N9ne, and Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan. Artists performed at two different stages, the Paid Dues stage (indoor) and the Dues Paid stage (outdoor).

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