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Charisma Madarang

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Charisma Madarang is a journalist covering race and justice, with a focus on understanding culture through the lens of media and entertainment. Her writing has been featured in the LA Times, Taste and OC Weekly. She is the proud daughter of Filipino immigrants who came from the Philippines to Canada and who eventually called Southern California home.

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People wearing elaborate traditional garments typical of the Indigenous communities in the Philippines.
Powerful Photo Series Honors Indigenous People of the Philippines
Los Angeles photographer Francis Gum showcases the traditions and history of the Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines through his work with San Francisco-based Parangal Dance Company.
Four members of Weapons of Mass Creation pose for a photo, lit in golden hues by a setting sun. The member on the far left is Enrique. He is wearing a navy blue cap with a skull on it. He is dark-skinned and has a beard. To Enrique's right is Josh who is wearing a woven brown and cream bucket hat over his dreads. He is also dark-skinned and has a beard. To Josh's right is Julia who has long black hair and is wearing a crushed velvet orange zip up hoodie. She is looking directly at the camera. To Julia's right is Moses who is wearing a black jacket and rose-colored sunglasses. His hand is up to his brow, shading his eyes from the sun.
How Anaheim-Born Hip Hop Group Weapons of Mass Creation Started the Revolution at Home
Born and raised in Anaheim, WOMC is a form of resistance among the mass-produced world of music. Their collective talent oozes originality and intent; their lyrics amplify the Anaheim communities they grew up in and tell stories of police brutality, generational trauma and misogyny.
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