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Zoot Suit Riots

Arts, Culture & Media

In southern California during World War II, the extravagantly-tailored suits of young Mexican-Americans, with broad shoulders, huge lapels, narrow peg pants and wingtip shoes, clashed with the all-American austerity of the war. KCRW’s Eric Roy takes a look back at 1940s Los Angeles and the improbable flash point that became known as the Zoot Suit […]

The Garden of Earthly Delights

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Garden of Earthly Delights

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Garden of Earthly Delights

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Disco Rodeo

Arts, Culture & Media
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Global Politics

With the rise of Donald Trump, professor Teresa Puente says random questions about her origins have become more commonplace, and more unsettling.

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For Thanksgiving, this family shares homemade tamales and some tips for making them

Food

A Latino family in Texas gives thanks by sharing a Mexican-style tamale feast with the employees of the company they’ve built from the ground up.

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The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn’t that surprising

Music

English singer-songwriter Morrissey has a staunchly loyal and maybe obsessive fan base. His shows are defined by audience members throwing themselves on stage, clamoring to hug him. But Morrissey’s most loyal disciples come from a seemingly unexpected group — young Mexican Americans.

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