Author Desiree Zamorano Releases New Novel “Dispossessed” Set Against the Backdrop of 1930’s LA

Photo Credit: Rachael Warecki Recently released this week on Tuesday, September 10th, is the brand-new novel titled Dispossessed by Mexican American Author Desiree Zamorano. The novel dives into the history of Mexican Americans in Los Angeles who faced such hardships as deportations, sterilization of Latinas, student protests, and the demolition of Chavez Ravine. History that…

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Latinos in Black and White: 10 Classic-Hollywood Films Featuring Latino/Latina Actors:

Classic Hollywood is filled with many epic and culturally significant films. From the silent film era to talking productions, pre-code films, film noirs and westerns, there are a wide variety of genres and subjects to watch, appreciate, and analyze.  Many films featuring subjects on Latino and Hispanic culture or which required the casting of a…

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The 27th Annual Cine Las Americas Kicks Off With Star-Studded Red Carpet

Yesterday evening, AFS Cinema was aglow as cinephiles and celebrities made their way into the 27th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. The Fest kicked off with an impressive red carpet event, featuring filmmakers, musicians, and actors who were all here to celebrate a weekend of Latino and Indigenous films thrown by the non-profit,…

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