Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

The Filipino Salakot

Filipino history told through the cultural costume

Chaney Wax Head Front View

Lon Chaney’s Hidden Makeup Secret

How Lon Chaney made himself into "A Man of a Thousand Faces"

Filipino American Mural at Unidad Park titled Filipino Americans: A Glorious History, A Golden Legacy

Filipino American History Month

Recognizing the heritage and history of the Filipino community, past and present.

The Monarch Butterfly

The Monarch Butterfly

A symbol of dignity and resilience

Coatlicue's Legacy - EAST LA WALKOUTS

The East L.A. Walkouts at Lincoln High School

The largest movement of Chicano youth leaders in L.A.

América Tropical Wide Shot

América Tropical

One of L.A.’s most famous murals

A fight for a place to call home

Image of braceros hauling baskets into trucks

The Bracero Program

Honoring the legacy and contributions of Braceros

Christian La Mont

Nature in L.A.

Angelenos Building Community: Celebrating Christian La Mont, Latino Outdoors

Bringing together Latinx hikers, campers, and environmentalists in Los Angeles

Gray Cracker

Gray Crackers Are Making Some Noise

Keep your eyes and your ears open for these tropical visitors at the Butterfly Pavilion.