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Karla T. Vasquez is a food justice advocate and food historian. She is currently writing a Salvadoran cookbook.

Karla Vasquez

TPS Fear Is Threatening L.A.’s Pupusa Culture

Professional punk and Editor-In-Chief for James Beard Award-winning L.A. TACO. Associate Producer for JBA-winning Las Crónicas Del Taco. Former restaurant scout for Jonathan Gold. Co-author of &#8220;Oaxaca: Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico (2019, Abrams) and &#8220;Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling&#8221; (2023, Abrams).

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‘This Side of Hoover’ Is Archiving Gentrification In East Hollywood, One Portrait at a Time

Brian is a freelance photojournalist who grew up in the Southeast Los Angeles County and spends time shooting current events and food.

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Photo Gallery: Los Angeles Stands Up For TPS, Immigrants Rights

Eva Recinos is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles. She is less than five feet tall.

Eva Recinos

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