Ivan Fernandez

A.k.a. Afroxander; Editor-At-Large (formerly Weekend Editor) at L.A. Taco and a lecturer at California State University San Bernardino & San Diego State University. He has covered arts, culture, history, politics, and sports with an emphasis on Latin America and its U.S. diaspora for over two decades.
Are The Lakers Still L.A.’s Team?
We asked some hardcore fans and the answer is somewhere between a theory that their latest purchase will get them ready to move the team to Vegas or using the Lakers as a pawn for political influence.
20 Inland Empire-Based Nonprofits Doing The Good Work That Can Use Your Support
The Inland Empire is home to nearly 5 million people. This guide provides a small handful of the hundreds of nonprofits in the region working to assist and support the most vulnerable among the population.
Update: FIFA Cancels Proposed Investment Scheme After Global Outrage, Backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s greed finally pushed everyone to the limit as UEFA threatens a boycott of all FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, and CONCACAF have formally rejected FIFA’s latest proposal.
Is Gentrification Ruining Mexico City’s Iconic Lucha Libre?
The Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre was accused of gentrifying lucha libre. The truth is more complicated and a sign of many changes happening in wrestling worldwide.
Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again
In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there’s lots of positivity surrounding the men’s national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.




