Youth News Team

The newspaper and its sister website serve an immigrant neighborhood in East Los Angeles of just under 100,000. It came into being through a partnership of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, and La Opinión, the Spanish language daily. Our current media partner is Hoy, the Spanish newspaper of the Times Media Group. Boyle Heights Beat also counts upon many supporters in Boyle Heights’ schools and the broader community.

Stakeholders at Bravo Magnet decry lack of funding, need for improvements

A group of students, teachers and parents at the Boyle Heights high school has come together to advocate for the campus

Schools alerted about latest version of Devious Licks challenge

Students are being encouraged to slap a student or staff member; authorities warn of potential consequences

Carlos Montes: A bridge crosser and an activist, not a leader

The longtime Boyle Heights residents talks about his youth in the Chicano Movement and his current involvement in multiple causes

Art that celebrates ‘cultura’: what inspires Jim O’Balles

The independent curator and Boyle Heights resident talks about what led him to appreciate and promote the work of artists

Organizing From Home: Pandemic Forces Activists to Adjust

Youth in the Eastern Coachella Valley provide support to residents disproportionately affected by COVID-19

Brown Berets to hold their own Chicano Moratorium anniversary march

Organizers say the organization is still focused on fighting for the rights of the Chicano community

Teen volunteers hold Census Action Week in Boyle Heights

Weeklong event at Weingart East LA YMCA culminates with a backpack giveaway on Friday

Former Huízar aide pleads guilty to racketeering charge

George Esparza, from Boyle Heights, could face up to 20 years in prison for his role in City Hall corruption scheme

Las Fotos Project becomes 100% women of color-led

Eric Ibarra announced he is stepping down as the organization's executive director at the end of the month

Con Safos: Green Space

Communities like Boyle Heights and East LA lack sufficient parks and areas where residents can exercise and distress

Frank Romero’s iconic painting comes to LA Plaza

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