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It is easy to say that actor Raul Julia would easily belong on the Mount Rushmore of Latino actors on just his body of work alone. Although we lost this fine man on October 24, 1994 at age 54 his work continues to inspire.

One such gem is “Romero” (1989/dvd 2009) directed by John Duigan about the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate… Continue

The work of Rafael López is a fusion of strong graphic style and magical symbolism. Growing up in Mexico City he was immersed in the rich cultural heritage and native color of street life. Influenced by Mexican surrealism, dichos and myths he developed a style with roots in the… Continue

It was great to participate in a small part in this year's UCR - 2009 Tomás Rivera Conference with Ligiah Villalobos screening of "La Misma Luna". The day was filled with other events including Chicano Sculptor Adan Avalos, Photographer Michael Sedano who were followed with a screenin… Continue

All over the world, stories and folktales are told about certain bandits who stand for social justice. ‘Bold Caballeros Y Noble Bandidas’ runs until May 1st on weekdays and weekends (Closed Mondays). This exhibition focuses on the Latino experience and the interplay of fact… Continue

OCGente.com was recently honored with a request to lend a hand in higher education and we are passing on this information in hopes to help raise the money needed to help college students move to the next level.

The 30th Annual Raza Graduation Ceremony is a remarkable ceremony that commemorates the accomplishments of graduating Latino students at the University of California, Irvine. The ceremony consists of a dinner with entertainment, then a formal ceremony where each student is recognized and… Continue