The Zoot Suits, 1940s

The Zoot Suits, 1940s

By Kathleen Campos-Banales – mtholyoke.edu – Photo Meier & Rivera 145 During World War II, a lot of youths were expressing themselves through their outfits such as the zoot suits. Zoot suits “consisted of a broad-rimmed, flat hat; a long draped coat;...
‘Zoot Suit,’ a Pioneering Chicano Play, Comes Full Circle

‘Zoot Suit,’ a Pioneering Chicano Play, Comes Full Circle

By ElTeatroCampesino.com – Photo Jay Thompson/Center Theater Group On Tuesday, Jan. 31, a revival of “Zoot Suit” begins its run at the Taper, kicking off the theater’s 50th-anniversary season. A fantastical reimagining of the so-called Sleepy Lagoon murder case,...
Zoot Suit Pachanga celebrates culture, history

Zoot Suit Pachanga celebrates culture, history

By Renee Ruelas/Sun-News – LCSun-News.com – Photo Jett Loe/Sun-News Cisco Martinez and Gure Martinez were participants in the Zoot Suit contest at the Zoot Suit Pachanga last year. This year’s event was held Saturday in Klein Park.  The 2nd annual...
Alex Rodriguez Will Be First Hispanic Shark on Shark Tank

Alex Rodriguez Will Be First Hispanic Shark on Shark Tank

By Thatiana Diaz – People.com – Photo Taylor Hill/WireImage Watch out Mark Cuban, another sports star is about to enter the tank. Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez is set to join the cast of business people in Shark Tank’s next season. He will be the first...
Tattoo Artist to the Stars

Tattoo Artist to the Stars

By Annette Semerdjian – ThePrideLA.com – Photo Not Credited Mark Machado a.k.a. Mister Cartoon grew up in the Los Angeles Harbor Region. His Mexican-American heritage influences much of his fine line black and gray work. His designs have roots in graffiti...