Chicano entrepreneur in East Los Angeles running a community-focused business

Chicano Entrepreneurship From Barrio to Boardroom

Southern California, a region known for its diversity, vibrancy, and innovation, is also home to a thriving community of Chicano entrepreneurs. These individuals have transformed cultural pride and resilience into thriving businesses, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. From small startups to large enterprises, Chicano entrepreneurs are shaping economic development, empowering communities, and preserving…

Chicano storyteller performing spoken word in Riverside

How Local Chicano Storytellers Are Shaping Modern Identity

Chicano culture, with its rich history and vibrant traditions, continues to evolve in exciting and empowering ways. Across California, and especially within the Inland Empire, Chicano storytellers are reclaiming their narratives, preserving traditions, and inspiring a new generation to connect with their roots. These modern creators—spanning writers, oral historians, and spoken-word artists—are shaping what it…