The Daily Chela

13/12/2024

It’s an understatement to say that the Virgen de Guadalupe is a near-universally revered figure in Mexican culture.

From churches to street walls, the Virgen de Guadalupe is a near-universally revered figure in Mexican culture

12/12/2024

Until a generation ago or so, Mexican and Latin American children barely knew about Santa.

"Santa" has taken on different meanings over the centuries and across borders.

10/12/2024

From education to war to politics, Chicanos have reshaped the United States in numerous ways over the decades.

Chicanos have a long history of mobilizing on behalf of their rights and liberties.

07/12/2024

American Homeboy is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray. Own a piece of Chicano history. The perfect stocking stuffer for friends and family!

Chicano movies, streetwear, books, posters.

05/12/2024

A vibrant new Chicano-inspired mural has been unveiled in Portland, paying tribute to the Portland Timbers and adding to the city’s growing Chicano art scene: https://www.thedailychela.com/p/portland-rolls-out-new-chicano-mural

03/12/2024

San Antonio is set to host the nation’s first Mexican American Civil Rights Museum.

The museum will aim to highlight the pivotal role Mexican Americans played in the civil rights movement.

03/12/2024

As speculation mounts about who could lead the party in the next election cycle, one name is gaining increasing attention: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Political strategists have mixed feelings on whether she could get elected.

02/12/2024

American Homeboy. Now available on DVD and Blu-Ray: https://americanhomeboy.com/collections/dvds-blu-rays

26/11/2024

In a historic shift, the number of Latino senators will reach a record high next year.

Latino candidates successfully ran for congressional seats in 12 states.

25/11/2024

Democrats in California are considering whether to ban or regulate classic cars.⁠

California’s push to reduce emissions is part of a broader goal to transition to electric vehicles by 2035.

22/11/2024

Love it or hate it, "Blood In Blood Out" has only grown in popularity and solidified itself as a cult classic.

Love it or hate it, "Blood In Blood Out" has only grown in popularity and solidified itself as a cult classic.

21/11/2024

Will Ruben Gallego's success in Arizona provide a roadmap for Democrats across the country?

Gallego was one of few Democrats who managed to win in a state that Trump won. Will his win prove to be the formula for future Democrat success?

20/11/2024

Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden all oversaw deportations during their time in office. But while the rhetoric might have been different under each administration, was there any major discernible difference in policy?⁠

Has any one president been better than the other when it comes to immigration policy?

19/11/2024

Mexican American history runs long and deep in the United States. Chicanos are proud of this history. They are proud of this heritage. As a result, many are defensive and protective of it, particularly when it comes to anything that might erase or gloss over it.⁠

Special interests want us to forget our history. They want us to believe we can all be summed up with one generic label.

19/11/2024

Santa Ana is taking action to preserve its iconic murals, which are among the largest and most significant collections in Southern California.

The project is about preserving Chicano heritage for future generations.

18/11/2024

As counting continues in Coachella Valley, Republican candidate Jeff Gonzalez is on the verge of flipping a major California district Republican. ⁠

Gonzalez emphasizes eliminating taxes on groceries and gas.

18/11/2024

"Harris never used the word “woke” on the campaign nor made a public issue of pronouns. It’s not even a thing. Right wing pundits and their echo chambers made 'woke' a political boogeyman," writes Luis J. Rodriguez.

Pundits and their echo chambers made “woke” a political boogeyman.

14/11/2024

few scholars claim that the Santa Muerte is a direct descendant of the Aztec deities of death, but she is actually a modern concept.

It doesn’t matter how much scholars want to establish a line of continuity between the pre-Hispanic gods of death, Posada’s Catrina, and the Santa Muerte. The “white lady” is a modern concept.