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News Source: The Daily Chela

A group posing for a photo in a brown grass field. The women wear dresses, the men wear buttoned shirts and Stetson hats.

“Bless Me, Ultima” Is Still A Must-Read Chicano Classic

The Radical Democratic Force of Street Food

From Daily Chela (by Lucy Tambara) – Writer Lucy Tambara unpacks just how much street food has informally become its own democratic institution by creating a culture of community and reciprocity.

“Bless Me Ultima” Is Still A Must Read

From Daily Chela (by Brianna Montoya) – The 1972 classic by Rudolfo Anaya continues to endure as a beloved story of entertainment loaded with deep philosophical questions for the Chicano community.

Black Players Once Dominated Mexican Football

From Daily Chela – When Black players were barred from playing in Major League Baseball, many found opportunity in playing the sport in Mexico.

Lalo Guerrero: The Father Of Chicano Music

From Daily Chela – A look back at how Lalo Guerrero captured the complexity of being Mexican American through his music and lyrics.