Greater LA

Revived and digitized: ‘Chicano I & II’ was a first-of-its-kind TV series


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“Chicano I & II: The Mexican American Heritage Series” aired on KNBC-TV in July of 1971 and examined history from the Chicano perspective. The program reran once in 1972, then the film reels remained untouched in a garage for 50 years. Now the show’s original host and USC have revived nine of the 20 episodes for the public to view. To achieve its ambitious organic waste reduction goals, the state of California is supporting local governments and hunger relief organizations starting or expanding food rescue programs. Students and staff at Anaheim High School voted to keep their mascot, “the Colonist,” despite accusations that it’s culturally insensitive and racist.

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