Jaranera and Jaranero, literally defined as an individual whom plays the jarana, has become a term of identification for many Chicanas and Chicanos around the Los Angeles-area since at least 2006. Among Chicanas and Chicanos, the term is more than an . . .

The graduate project evaluates the use of alternative spaces for the integration of youth in academia. The graduate project reviews Youth Justice Coalition (YJC), a current organization located in Inglewood, California. Using interviews, the graduate . . .