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Articles for Jill Connelly

For Becky G, ‘Encuentros’ marks her next chapter
2 months, 1 week ago

For Becky G, ‘Encuentros’ marks her next chapter

LA Times  

Edging toward the dusty cliff of Angels Point in Elysian Park, the music video crew sets up its last scene at the picturesque overlook of sprawling Los Angeles, cueing the twinkling song about renewed tenderness, “Otro Capítulo,” once again. “It was a genre-less playlist from salsa, merengue, rancheras, pop/rock en español, to hip-hop, R&B and pop music.” Music Becky G: …

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In Southeast L.A. County, working-class Latino students now have a pathway to becoming journalists
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In Southeast L.A. County, working-class Latino students now have a pathway to becoming journalists

LA Times  

A few weeks into the school year, the editorial staff of the Downey Legend filter into Downey High School’s Room S26 and settle into their seats. For a moment, it appeared as if Downey High School’s photojournalism class was on the chopping block, which would have been a devastating blow to a small but enormously important ecosystem that has taken …

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This artist plasters pink sheep across L.A. as a symbol of queer joy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

This artist plasters pink sheep across L.A. as a symbol of queer joy

LA Times  

It began with a quote by Alexander McQueen: “I am the pink sheep in the family.” In 2013, L.A.-based contemporary street artist Ricky Sencion read a biography of the late designer and immediately connected with that feeling. Since then, he’s developed street campaigns of sheep and other characters he calls “Moonsters.” Some may look like Madonna or Anna Wintour, pop …

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Generación Z: amplificando la música oaxaqueña en California y más allá
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Generación Z: amplificando la música oaxaqueña en California y más allá

LA Times  

Daisy Herrera Beltrán toca el clarinete en la Academia de Música Maqueos, donde los estudiantes aprenden música oaxaqueña, en Los Ángeles el 2 de febrero de 2024. En el corazón de Oaxaca, México, donde los vibrantes paisajes se bañan con el cálido resplandor del sol, existe una belleza que trasciende el tiempo y el espacio: la belleza de la música …

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These Latines are normalizing alcohol-free spaces for la cultura
1 year, 1 month ago

These Latines are normalizing alcohol-free spaces for la cultura

LA Times  

A growing number of Latines are shifting the social pressure away from drinking while keeping the cultural aspects of Latine gatherings firmly in place. “My father passed away from alcoholism,” said Pablo Murillo, the founder of Bar Nuda, a Mexican-inspired alcohol-free pop-up in Los Angeles. “At family parties and parties in general, tequila is such a big part of Mexican …

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Becky G brings her full self to a sold-out hometown show
1 year, 2 months ago

Becky G brings her full self to a sold-out hometown show

LA Times  

Illuminated by the glow of pinks and purples behind her, Becky G looks out into the awe-struck audience at downtown’s the Novo and offers this advice: “Always trust the process.” And she should know. … It’s never too late to celebrate where you came from, practice your traditions, connect to your roots.” To illustrate that point, she brought out Marca …

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Photo Essay: Lucha VaVoom celebrates trailblazer and queer icon Cassandro
1 year, 2 months ago

Photo Essay: Lucha VaVoom celebrates trailblazer and queer icon Cassandro

LA Times  

Fans filled the Mayan theater Friday night for a special Lucha VaVoom tribute show honoring lucha libre trailblazer and queer icon Cassandro. Cassandro signs autographs flanked by Los Angeles de Cassandro luchadores at Friday’s Lucha Vavoom tribute show. “Ten years in, it’s the best show, still,” Corado said of Lucha VaVoom. Now sitting in the front row, it’s the best …

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