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There are not many things in Los Angeles that can make me stop and look at the city differently, but CicLAvia has always been one of them. Maybe it’s because we are so used to moving through LA behind a windshield, half paying attention, already thinking about where we need to be next. Maybe it’s because this city trains you
In the first part of this series, I talked about five Latina and Indigenous women whose stories shaped art, activism, and culture — from Frida Kahlo to Celia Cruz. Here is another group of iconic Latina and Indigenous women whose stories were just as fascinating, and in some cases completely new to me. Some lived centuries ago, others fought for
In honor of Women’s History Month Every year when Women’s History Month comes around, it’s not only a celebration of women in our history and society, it is an opportunity to learn and teach their stories that helped shape the world we’re living in. While researching this piece, I realized that I knew so much less than I thought. Some
I’ve always loved walking through Rancho Los Cerritos. There’s something grounding about it — the adobe walls, the gardens, the sense that time moves a little slower there. It holds layers of California history in a way that feels physical. You can feel it in the air. Walking into Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano inside that space added another layer.
I didn’t learn this history in school.And chances are, neither did you. This article was inspired by a short Instagram video by @ashleytheebarroness that woke up something in me personally and it named a truth plainly. In the early 20th century, Mexican and Mexican American children were routinely treated as intellectually inferior in U.S. public schools—not because they couldn’t learn,
Long Beach is turning up the volume on its cultural and entertainment scene with the arrival of the Long Beach Amphitheater, a brand-new waterfront live-music venue set to open in summer 2026. Anchored along the downtown shoreline by the iconic Queen Mary, this open-air amphitheater will be the city’s first large-scale outdoor music destination, blending major touring acts with Long
Every November 16, Mexico celebrates the National Day of Mexican Gastronomy, honoring one of the most vibrant, complex, and community-rooted cuisines on Earth. Back in 2010, UNESCO officially recognized la cocina tradicional mexicana as a Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—not because of fancy plating or celebrity chefs, but because it represents an entire way of life: the land, the
Some stories in Long Beach start with hustle, others with heart — and G-Medical Spa is both. Born from burnout and built on love, this queer-owned massage spa has grown into one of the city’s most trusted healing spaces. It’s not just about massages; it’s about what happens when care becomes a calling. I met the owner, a queer woman
ISM Brewing is leveling up—and it’s not your average brewery flex. They just dropped their “Guild of Hoppiness” membership, and if you love fresh beer, local community, and perks that actually feel real—you’re gonna want in. Long Beach welcomed ISM with wide arms, and now ISM’s giving back by turning casual drinkers into insiders. Here’s how it works: pick your
Be Proud! Fest returns this October as a three-day event honoring LGBTQ+ resilience, culture, and local pride through neighborhood-based programming that centers visibility, community support, and resistance. This year’s event moves beyond the traditional fenced-in festival model, activating public spaces, local businesses, and community venues throughout Long Beach. From Broadway to Retro Row, from the beach to the bike path,
