When you think of Danny Trejo, probably his legendary “tough guy” image immediately comes to mind – with a fiery explosion taking place behind him – like in the “Machete…
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Growing up in poverty in South Central and East Los Angeles, Luis J. Rodriguez says he found himself so emotionally empty that he joined a gang at age 11. He…
Read moreActor Tony Plana says, “Show your kids how important education is”
Many might remember Tony Plana from his many acting roles from “Feo” in the film “Born in East L.A.” to playing America Ferrera’s dad in the sitcom “Ugly Betty,” but many might not know…
Read moreA cookbook author’s recipe for a good life – travel, salsa, and no fear
As a girl growing up in San Bernadino, California, Kathy DĂaz, says she wasn’t one of those kids who knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. Instead, she…
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