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To be a Puerto Rican or not to be?

Posted on September 24, 2015March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
Victor Figueroa was born in Puerto Rico, but when he was a baby, his family moved away to the United States. Consequently, Victor grew up learning American customs, leaving behind his Latin roots. Now... Read More

For some Samoans, a fight for U.S. citizenship

Posted on August 6, 2015March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
People living in United States territories are considered citizens, all except for residents of American Samoa. There the people are designated U.S. Nationals. As Nationals, American Samoans can fly f... Read More

Tyler Fisher becomes an Eagle Scout by helping LAX

Posted on February 26, 2015March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
Tyler Fisher has been part of the Boy Scouts organization since he was in second grade. Now he’s finally an Eagle Scout after supervising and building four goshawk traps for LAX Airport. The tra... Read More

The Origin of the French Dip Sandwich

Posted on April 29, 2014March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
Despite its name, the French dip sandwich is an American cuisine born in 1908 Los Angeles. But its creation may have been an accident at one of downtown L.A.’s oldest restaurant’s Philippe... Read More

“Legendary Bingo” in West Hollywood

Posted on April 23, 2014March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
In a restaurant in West Hollywood, people can eat a delicious burger, drink a 12-ounce magarita, and laugh at several dirty jokes all while playing bingo. Oh and lets not forget that you’re help... Read More

Carson Black History Month

Posted on February 27, 2014March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
February is African American History Month, and in the city of Carson the occasion is especially symbolic where African Americans make up a quarter of the population. I attended the city’s celebrato... Read More

Charity open mic night for Typhoon Haiyan

Posted on November 21, 2013March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
Southern California is home is the largest number of Filipino Americans in the U.S. Several Filipino organizations gathered at Hiccups Tea House to raise money for those devastated by Supertyphoon Hai... Read More

Long Beach Zombie Walk Festival

Posted on October 31, 2013March 30, 2017 by Victor Figueroa
ZOMBIES ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!  They’re in our homes, on our computers and T-V sets…and even skating in roller derbies. Downtown Long Beach had it’s own zombie takeover the weekend befo... Read More
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