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Author Archives: Alex Medina

Alex Medina is a graduate of Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School and 2018 alumnus of the Boyle Heights Beat. He is a recent graduate of Hamilton College in Central New York where he majored in Hispanic Studies and minored in Creative Writing. In his free time, he enjoys running and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Teen ‘candidate’ for mayor seeks more city funds for youth development

Avatar photoby Alex MedinaFebruary 17, 2017December 8, 2022
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Adult book club at Boyle Heights high school inspires parents and their children to read

Avatar photoby Alex MedinaDecember 7, 2016December 8, 2022
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Boyle Heights artists featured in ‘We are Los Angeles’ public art display

Avatar photoby Alex MedinaNovember 14, 2016December 8, 2022
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Mole: From Puebla to Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Alex MedinaSeptember 23, 2016December 8, 2022
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LGBT youth feel more accepted in Boyle Heights, but say prejudice lingers

Avatar photoby Alex MedinaJune 1, 2016December 8, 2022
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High school students have financial options for college

Avatar photoby Alex MedinaJanuary 19, 2016December 8, 2022

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