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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. You can find Alex on instagram @starrysighs_green.

Posted inArt & Culture, Boyle Heights In Focus, Youth News Team

‘Semillas de Amor’ blossom at Calavera LGBTQ Festival in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaOctober 25, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured, Youth News Team

The Blue and The Gold: Culture, community and unity shine at unforgettable East LA Classic

by Alex MedinaOctober 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inAnnouncements, Art & Culture, Boyle Heights In Focus

Calavera LGBTQ Festival takes to the streets, without de León sponsorship

by Alex MedinaOctober 21, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inArt & Culture, Boyle Heights In Focus, Featured, Sports, Youth News Team

will.i.am: Friday’s Classic is a celebration of ‘the culture of East LA, the real Angelenos’

by Alex MedinaOctober 20, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Safety

Man shot to death on corner of Fickett & Cincinnati Streets

by Alex MedinaOctober 15, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured, Ramona Gardens

‘La Loma’ at Ramona Gardens gets a new playground

by Alex MedinaOctober 12, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inAnnouncements, Boyle Heights In Focus, Health

CicLAvia returns to Boyle Heights with route through 6th Street Bridge & Mariachi Plaza

by Alex MedinaOctober 7, 2022
Posted inSafety

Massive fire tears through former bank building on Soto Street in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaOctober 5, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inAnnouncements, Art & Culture, Boyle Heights In Focus

Día de los Muertos returns to Self Help Graphics & Art for month-long celebration

by Alex MedinaOctober 3, 2022
Posted inAnnouncements, Boyle Heights In Focus

This year’s East LA Classic is moving to the LA Coliseum

by Alex MedinaOctober 1, 2022

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