LAUSD LGBTQ+ resolution bodes well for students, leaders say
Measure calls for more inclusive textbooks, increased competency training and recognition of October as LGBTQ+ History Month, among other advances
Boyle Heights Beat to host a free Youth Opportunities Fair on Oct. 1
Nonprofit organizations and city agencies that provide programs and services for Boyle Heights teens and pre-teens will come together for a Youth Oppo... Read More...
Spreading Christmas cheer at the 33rd annual ‘Miracle on First Street’
Photos by Jackie Ramirez and Gustavo Zambrano
Nearly 10,000 kids received toys this past Saturday as part of the 33rd annual “Miracle on 1st S... Read More...
Mural restoration brings color back to Ramona Gardens’ Guadalupana
The image of the Virgen of Guadalupe has faded overtime. Photo by Antonio Mejias.
For a while it seemed it would take a miracle from the Virgin of G... Read More...
Chicana activist and Quetzal band member debuts children’s Spanish book
Martha Gonzalez debuts her first book "A de Activista." Photo from Espacio1839's Instagram page.
For Chicana activist Martha Gonzalez, most days c... Read More...
Youth kick off campaign aimed at bringing city resources to Boyle Heights
Photos by Cinthia Gonzalez
Close to 200 Boyle Heights youth gathered at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School last week to discuss how to crea... Read More...
Opinion: It’s time to stop bullying against LGBTQ youth
Spirit Day at Roosevelt High School took place on October 16, 2014. Photo courtesy of Latino Equality Alliance,
High school isn’t the most welcomi... Read More...
Roosevelt to face an undefeated Garfield in the East LA Classic *Updated
The Roosevelt Rough Riders join press conference with the Garfield Bulldogs as they prepare for the East LA Classic Friday. Photo by Art Torres.
U... Read More...
Halloween: The best trick-or-treating hotspots in Boyle Heights
Want to know the best spots for trick-or treating in Boyle Heights? Here’s a map compiled with help from our Facebook readers and Boyle Heights Beat s... Read More...
Roosevelt Rough Rider Spotlight: Kevin Gomez
Photo by Art Torres.
Name: Kevin Gomez
Grade: Senior
Number: 48
Position: Defensive end
Football history: I have been playing orga... Read More...