by Truth Press
The Joaquín Murieta mural created by Willie Herrón III in East Los Angeles will be restored and reinstalled on the building when its reconstruction is completed early next year.
The mural depicts Murieta, a legendary Mexican and Chilean figure who starred during the California Gold Rush as the “Robin Hood of El Dorado.” Willie Herrón III created it for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) in 1972 with the purpose of honoring the struggle and resistance put up by the Mexican miners, who in those days days they suffered violent discrimination as they sought economic opportunities in California. The artist himself will restore the work personally and the process will be documented by LAFLA itself.
The mural is part of the LAFLA en el 5228 del bulevar Whittier, Los Ángeles 90022.
“I am honored that this piece of art of mine has become a historical landmark that is an integral part of the East Los Angeles community today. I am very proud to have contributed to the legacy of this organization, LAFLA, which has been fighting poverty and discrimination in my hometown for more than half a century,” Herrón said.
The LAFLA organization opened its offices in East Los Angeles in 1972 and plans to rebuild its headquarters in the same current location in order to expand the services it provides to the community, facilitate access to them and generate a welcoming atmosphere for both customers and staff. Private interview rooms will allow lawyers working at the foundation to interview their clients in comfortable environments that allow confidentiality. Finally, a children’s play area will make it more accessible for families to visit services offered for families without child care, and a dedicated event space will allow LAFLA to host more legal clinics for immediate on-site services.
The new building is scheduled to begin construction this spring. During the course of construction, this East Los Angeles LAFLA branch will continue to provide services across the street at 5301 Whittier Boulevard, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90022.
Los Mesoneros – Rock their lollapalooza Chile stage debut and premiere
Chile, Santiago – March 19, 2024 – The acclaimed alternative pop rock band, Los Mesoneros, burst onto the main stage of Lollapalooza Chile this past weekend with a performance that captivated the audience. Their debut at Lollapalooza Chile marks the beginning of an exciting year for the band, who recently released their new single ‘Su Lado De La Cama’. The song was performed live for the first time in front of the 210,000 people who attended the 12th edition of the festival. The next day, the band offered an additional show at the Sala Metrónomo in the same city, concluding their visit to Chile in a stunning way.
Produced by Los Mesoneros, ‘Su Lado De La Cama’ not only paves the way for the band’s fourth studio album, but also captures the essence of their alternative pop rock. Returning to their roots, the song highlights the prominence of the guitar and aims to revive the characteristic energy of their live performances, as they will demonstrate on March 29th and 30th at the prestigious Tecate Pal’ Norte in Monterrey, Mexico. In the event, they will share the stage with renowned bands such as Blink 182, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, and Limp Bizkit, among others.
In May, the band will kick off their highly anticipated Los Mesoneros Tour 2024 in Mexico with performances in cities including Puebla, León, Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Tijuana, and additional dates to be announced very soon. Subsequently, in September, the band will bring their music to the United States, with shows in Orlando, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Miami.
