By Ricardo Lezama 
Community Events and Celebrations
- Chicano Park Day Celebrations: The 54th Annual Chicano Park Day will be held on April 19, 2025, in San Diego’s Barrio Logan. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the park’s rich history and cultural significance with traditional music, dance performances, a lowrider car show, vendor booths, and children’s arts workshops. Westcoast Radio+2San Diego Travel Resource+2Daytrippen.com+2
- Chicano Heritage Festival in Santa Ana: Scheduled for April 2025, the fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival in Santa Ana will feature a car cruise, live performances, food vendors, community art, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a full day of festivities. The bulletin can be found on the official website of the primarily Mexican city in the heart of Orange County, California.
Minneapolis was mentioned on the headline for the simple reason that a massive presence of protestors and community members was observed in the cold snowy city. Despite the cold, many held events in memory of Cesar Chavez’ birthday this March 31st.
Around that same time, students also protested deportations at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Cultural Exhibitions and Art
- ‘Rasquachismo: 35 Years of a Chicano Sensibility’ Exhibition: The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio is showcasing this exhibition until March 30, 2025. It explores the concept of rasquachismo and its influence on Chicano artists, celebrating the 35th anniversary of Tomás Ybarra-Frausto’s pivotal essay on the subject. Esperanza Peace and Justice Center+2ArtDaily+2McNay Art Museum+2
- ‘Xican-a.o.x. Body’ Exhibition in Miami: The Pérez Art Museum Miami is hosting this exhibition until March 30, 2025. It examines Chicano identity through works by over 70 artists, including Narsiso Martinez, and reflects on the Chicano Movement’s impact on art and culture. WLRN
Community Initiatives and News
La Cartita Nes is not the only media outlet concerned with the media representation of Chicano world view. Other community based non profit efforts are highlighting the perspective of the community.
- Launch of Chicano Power TV: East LA News has introduced ‘Chicano Power TV,’ a new platform dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of the Chicano community. This initiative aims to provide a space where culture, news, and community intersect to highlight the rich tapestry of Chicano heritage and contemporary issues