Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore

08/17/2026

Here is the latest Substack blogpost from Tia Chucha's cofounder Luis J. Rodriguez, "Healing is a Revolutionary Act":

From the Indians who welcomed the pilgrims

08/15/2026

"Seeing Things in Motion," is the latest podcast post of the Hummingbird Cricket Hour with Tia Chucha's cofounders Luis and Trini Rodriguez:

In this episode, Luis and Trini discuss the importance of seeing things in their motion. All things take their course, change, and transform -- and we can help that process along. Have feedback or questions? Email us at  Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodrigu...

08/14/2026

This poem by Tia Chucha's cofounder Luis J. Rodriguez, "Beauty & Bounty," appeared in a new and important online magazine called Neighbors--about caring for our environment, our communities, our families. I'm honored it's here (it's also in Spanish):

Former L.A. Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodriguez shares a poem inspired by the local fight to defend Elephant Hill and its sacred water.

07/20/2026

Here's Tia Chucha's cofounder Luis J. Rodriguez's recent review of Jake Skeets' poetry collection "Horses" in World Literature Today magazine:

Milkweed Editions. 2026. 156 pages.

07/10/2026

Here's the latest Substack blogpost from Tia Chucha's co-founder Luis J. Rodriguez:

Border Or No Border, We Belong

07/02/2026

Thank you to Levitt Family Foundation for its support of this year’s Celebrating Words Featival! We love Levitt Family Foundation mission, which is to strengthen the social fabric of America through the power of free, live music. In 2026, Levitt is supporting more than 1,000 free outdoor concerts nationwide in 100+ towns and cities across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, bringing people together of all ages and backgrounds to create healthy, connected, and thriving communities.

Learn more: https://levitt.org/

pc: Rudy Torres

06/23/2026

06/10/2026

Special thanks to the Levitt Family Foundation for being this year's Flor y Canto stage sponsor at our Celebrating Words Festival!

partners with changemakers and nonprofits in towns and cities across America to create joyous, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together of all ages and backgrounds, creating healthy, connected, and thriving communities. Learn more: levitt.org