Boyle Heights by Mabelline Galindo-Santiago

About the Neighborhood

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 09:43:38 UTC

It is notable for being a historic Chicano, Mexican-American neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA.

A brief history of the neighborhood

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 10:32:08 UTC

Before being a Latino-dominated area, this part of town was a melting pot. Learn more about the neighborhood's history of how it came to be!

https://laist.com/news/la-history/history-of-boyle-heights-in-6-landmarks

Celebrity Spotting

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 10:54:04 UTC

Popular, Mexican singer, Peso Pluma making an appearance in the neighborhood. Imagine seeing him IRL!

The struggle is real

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 10:56:00 UTC

Being Latino means that you share your name with your tio, neighbor, y hasta el don de la tienda.

Reminiscing

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 11:00:10 UTC

Throwback videos to have parents and family think of their good old days. Here is a montage of it from the late 1900's

Culture: The significance of Art

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 11:06:02 UTC

The neighborhood is known for more than just it diversity in ethnic communities. Check out some facts about prominent street art around Boyle Heights

Melting Pot

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 11:29:04 UTC

This documentary shows the perspective of old residents of this neighborhood. You can see the diversity and how tight-knit the community was regardless of their background, these groups were discriminated against, based on their ethnicity.

"Paredón Blanco"

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 22:14:18 UTC

Before the name, Boyle Heights, this neighborhood was known by the name of "White Bluff". This name was in place during, Spanish, Mexican, and early

History nerd and a foodie? Check this out!

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 22:37:30 UTC

Before the Latino population became the prominent ethnic group of the community. The Japanese community was one of the largest due to its affordability and since it was one of the few places that allowed Japanese people to live after WWII. Since then, Otomisan has been the oldest and last Japanese restaurant standing!

Check out the restaurant here:

https://otomisanrestaurant.com/

Cultural Center in East Los Angeles

mabel2_ — 2023-12-07 23:36:16 UTC

Due to reconstruction in mid 1900's, this part of the city has thrived as the most important center for Chicanos, Mexican-Americans, and Latinos in the country. Since it has been noted that the community is one of the richest in culture, explore a bit.