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Brick by brick: La Chancla honors the strength and love of Mexican mothers
Twenty-five years ago, Ismael Miramontes’ family sold food right outside of their driveway in Guadalajara, Mexico. It wasn’t…
With love, from Amor
Amor Roldan’s new art show ¡Mmm Pues! invites vulnerability for the sake of connection.
Manic Hispanic crashes the party
At Alex’s Bar on Sept. 19 and 20, Manic Hispanic shared their roots with the city by the sea as locals turned the dance floor into a mosh pit alongside the lead singers.
A place to feel seen — Latino Cultural Center can be home away from home
Long Beach’s first-ever Latino Cultural Center hopes to help the community where it's most needed, offering solace from everyday struggles as well as fun and free programming.
Latino Restaurant Week honors community, representation and great food
“Try to save a little more and help others.” That’s what Roberto Carlos Lemus’ maternal mother, Filomena, always…
Ándale! Vida Latina returns to Long Beach libraries from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
Residents of all ages and cultural backgrounds are invited to “Alumbra Tu Vida” (Light Up Your Life) with…
Art Trippin’ brings accessible lectures in ‘Sips & Stories: Women in Mexican Art History’
What started as a fun TikTok video series has bloomed into a full-fledged educational experience at Long Beach’s…
Local attorney releases debut novel ‘Reasonable Accommodations’
The public is invited to celebrate the new novel, which centers on a disabled Black woman’s journey juggling her career and romance, in downtown Long Beach on Aug. 27.
Coming to a theater near you: The first-ever Long Beach Film Festival
The inaugural Long Beach Film Festival (LBFF) will be hosted at the Art Theatre of Long Beach the…
18 feet high and rising: The artistic evolution of Elizabeth Munzón
Long Beach is known for its community-driven art, both plastered in public spaces across the city and painstakingly…