Historic South-Central
The Class That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen: L.A. TACO’s Historic USC Partnership
As part of our exciting new project, the L.A. TACO Media Lab, which aims to publish even more emerging voices in the city. We are teaching a groundbreaking class at USC titled “Bridging the Media Gap Between L.A. Influencers and Independent Journalists" trying to create a new style of ethical hybrid reporting that will usher in this brave new era of journalism.
Tostadas Over Tasting Menus: Holbox Is North America’s Only 50 Best List Spot Found In a Food Court
Amid ICE's terrorizing abductions in L.A.'s Brown-skinned communities, Holbox's #42 spot on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants is a monumental win for its formerly undocumented owner, chef Gilberto Cetina. His celebrated mariscos bar's affordable heirloom-corn tostadas under $20 now rival $100+ tasting menus, spotlighting immigrant grit and cultural resilience against erasure.
This Couple Serves Uniquely Delicious Nicaraguan-Persian Street Food in L.A.
Koobideh and carne asada, served with gallo pinto and tajadas (fried plantains). Or lamb shank braised in saffron and spices, with hummus. You can have it all at this street food stand in South Central.
A Ride-Along with Union Del Barrio, L.A.’s Leading Community Patrol Against ICE
Ron Gochez and Union del Barrio have eyes all over the city. Armed with only megaphones, social media, and an army of tireless and loyal volunteers, their grassroots organizing is outsmarting ICE and protecting L.A.’s streets against deportations.
