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Salakot and traditional dress
The Filipino Salakot
Filipino history told through the cultural costume
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Chaney Wax Head Front View
Lon Chaney’s Hidden Makeup Secret
How Lon Chaney made himself into "A Man of a Thousand Faces"
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A hummingbird at rest on a branch next to orange flowers
Undead Warrior Hummingbirds
Symbols of rebirth during the Aztec reign.
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Filipino American Mural at Unidad Park titled Filipino Americans: A Glorious History, A Golden Legacy
Filipino American History Month
Recognizing the heritage and history of the Filipino community, past and present.
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The Monarch Butterfly
The Monarch Butterfly
A symbol of dignity and resilience
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Coatlicue's Legacy - EAST LA WALKOUTS
The East L.A. Walkouts at Lincoln High School
The largest movement of Chicano youth leaders in L.A.
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América Tropical Wide Shot
América Tropical
One of L.A.’s most famous murals
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John Jairo Valencia
Angelenos Building Community: Celebrating John Jairo Valencia, InnerCity Struggle
Supporting young men in Boyle Heights through academic empowerment
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Chavez Ravine
A fight for a place to call home
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Image of braceros hauling baskets into trucks
The Bracero Program
Honoring the legacy and contributions of Braceros
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