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William Douglas Lansford: A True Hollywood Pioneer and American Cultural Treasure
IN MEMORIAM: When you talk about Hollywood pioneers you cannot get any better than William Douglas Lansford – or Bill as he was known to...
Bel Hernandez
May 23, 20134 min read


Sal Castro Remembered as East L.A. Hero
Sal Castro, educator who empowered Latino high school students — Best-known for 1968 Chicano Student Walkouts Protesting Inequalities in...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 19, 20133 min read


How I Will Remember Lupe Ontiveros
Lupe Ontiveros in “El Norte” My experiences into life’s drama… were immeasurable… they provided me a vast treasure and range of emotions,...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 27, 20137 min read


NHMC’s Open Letter to AMPAS
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES ARTS & SCIENCES February 26, 2013 To the Members of the Academy of Motion...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 26, 20132 min read


Oscar Glaring Omissions: Lupe Ontiveros, Andy Griffith, Alex Karras
If you watched the Oscar’s last night, you know that Lupe Ontiveros’ name was left out of the Memorial segment. This is a glaring...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 25, 20132 min read


Beloved Singer Jenni Rivera Remembered
On The Cusp of Cross-over TV Stardom Jenni’s Life Ends In Memorium: July 2, 1969 – December 9, 2012 Rivera’s publicist Arturo Rivera and...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 9, 20123 min read


Legendary Actress Lucy Gallardo Dies At 82
Los Angeles, CA – Lucy Gallardo, 82, the acclaimed actress and prolific telenovela writer, died August 11, 2012 in Los Angeles from...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 14, 20122 min read
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