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Author Archives: Alexandra Romero

As a kid Alexandra grew up in her grandfather's house in Boyle Heights. Since then her roots have been etched into the city. It is important to her that her contribution of stories to the community support or shine light on Latinx events, cultura, and heritage. Alexandra graduated from Whittier College with a BA in Multimedia Journalism and is attending USC for her MS in Digital Media.

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The diminishing returns of Eastside-LA gentrification

Avatar photoby Alexandra RomeroJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023

Editor’s Note: This story is published in collaboration with Red Canary Magazine.  Carmen and Román Hernández met in 1972 when a friend of Carmen’s, who worked at a pen manufacturing […]

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