Culture

Sharing and celebrating the Chicano culture has been a priority since the first issues of La Cucaracha until today. We regularly feature artists of all genres including muralists, painters, musicians, dancers, photographers, and cartoonists. History is another focal point. Through the lens of history, we help define and preserve our culture. One feature that has endured the decades is "Hecho en Aztlán," an arts and crafts column written and illustrated by Cynthia Fuentes.

Crazy Legs Fonseca is on a roll

By KRISTOPHER GARCIA-SIMMS     I have spent the past two years capturing the story of Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca, a celebrated Latino stand-up comic.    Crazy Legs was the first physically disabled comedian to appear on late-night television. After struggling with
June 10, 2024

Honoring Los Seis de Boulder

On May 27, 1974, Una Jaakola (Psych’73), Reyes Martínez (Law’73) and Neva Romero (A&S ex’75) were killed by a car bomb at Chautauqua Park. Forty-eight hours later, a second car bomb killed Florencio Granado (A&S ex’73), Heriberto Terán (A&S ex’73) and Francisco
May 3, 2024

2024 Peace & Dignity Run to pass through Pueblo

This year’s theme is dedicated to Tlahtoa – an indigenous concept that encompasses introspection, speaking from the heart, the truth, and is the breath of life. The Intercontinental prayer run known as the Peace and Dignity Journeys will pass through Pueblo, CO,
May 2, 2024
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