Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center

05/25/2026

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF VENESSA CHAVEZ | Mas Con Carmela Show
Story by: Carmela Ramirez. Produced by: Gil Bivens, Coproduced by: Roman P. Reyes on Latino USA TV.

Get ready to be inspired! In this powerful episode of the Mas Con Carmela Show, host Carmela sits down with the remarkable Venessa Chavez, Founder of Southbound Art House — a visionary creative space born from passion, purpose, and the transformative power of art.
Venessa's journey will move your heart. Rooted in her experience as an assistant educator at Roosevelt School District's Amy L. Houston Academy and deeply influenced by her mother, she found her calling — using art as a vehicle for healing, empowerment, and hope for youth in her community. 🖌️💛
What started as a spark of inspiration grew into Southbound Art House — a sanctuary where young people discover their voices, build confidence, and see a future full of possibility through creative expression. ✨
If you believe in the power of community, creativity, and one woman's courage to make a difference — this episode is for YOU!
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Story by: Carmela Ramirez. Produced by: Gil Bivens, Coproduced by: Roman P. Reyes on Latino USA TV.Get ready to be inspired! In this powerful episode of the ...

05/23/2026

Proclamation Honoring Miguel Alvarado and the Intimidations Car Club, Town of Guadalupe

Produced by: Gil Bivens, Coproduced by: Roman P. Reyes, Latino USA Media, LLC, Latino USA TV, Organizer: Betty Cruz

Some men build stages. Others build communities.
Miguel Alvarado is both.
Through the Guadalupe Car Show, he didn't just organize an event — he created a gathering place where culture lives, fathers bring sons, and the roar of an engine speaks the language of pride and belonging. The Intimidations Car Club stands beside him, a brotherhood forged in steel, loyalty, and love for this community.
And now, their story belongs to American history.
Thanks to U.S. Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, Miguel Alvarado, the Intimidations Car Club, and the entire Guadalupe community have been permanently etched into the United States Congressional Record — not just honored locally but enshrined in the history of this nation. Forever.
When the crowd honored him, Alvarado turned to his people and said it best:
"Not me — it's all of you guys. Because without you guys, there's no Guadalupe Car Show."
That is the soul of Guadalupe.

Produced by: Gil Bivens, Coproduced by: Roman P. Reyes, Latino USA Media, LLC, Latinou USA TV, Organizer: Betty CruzSome men build stages. Others build commu...

05/23/2026

17th Annual Phoenix Union High School District MEChA Youth Conference High School

Produced by: Latino USA Media, LLC Latino USA TV
The 17th Annual MEChA Youth Conference is HERE! 🦅✊ Hosted at Alhambra High School, students came together to experience the true power of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán — through powerful social justice workshops, breathtaking Indigenous performers and dancers, spoken word poets, and the spirit of El Movimiento. This is more than a conference. This is a movement. 🌮🌺

Produced by: Latino USA Media, LLC Latino USA TVThe 17th Annual MEChA Youth Conference is HERE! 🦅✊ Hosted at Alhambra High School, students came together to...

05/23/2026

Save the date everyone! Friday June 5th Barbara Fancey will be having her opening Exhibit!

05/15/2026

The intense preparation for embodying Tony Montana, including daily immersion in a room of guns and smoke, highlights the dedication required for such a powerful character. Lines like 'Say hello to my little friend' and Al Pacino's iconic performance make it a role every actor envies.

05/14/2026

For years, this work has been my life. My Tejano grandparents and parents were migrant farm workers, a history I carry with pride. The movement began in the fields, fueled by the strength of women and men who fed our nation. Their fight for change, for a better future for their children, continues.

05/14/2026

Welcome to San Diego Barrios Stories! Dr. Jose Leiva introduces Ana Hernandez, the new executive director of El Centro Cultural de la Raza. Discover her background and family roots.