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yeah, because it's for all the times i've been told no as a latin actor. now, los angeles, surrounded by beautiful mountains, palm trees, magnificent sunsets. and without a doubt, the best mexican food in the country. this is a melting pot with a little bit of all of us latinos. even its name is latino, 'cause it ain't los angeles. nuh-uh! it's... [in spanish pronunciation] los angeles. ♪ now, hollywood has become a global mecca for film and a place that many of us wanna reach. but what if i told you that a latino was behind one of the most prolific tv empires in the world? well, i...

and without a doubt, the best mexican food in the country. this is a melting pot with a little bit of all of us latinos. even its name is latino, 'cause it ain't los angeles. nuh-uh! it's... [in spanish pronunciation] los angeles. ♪ now, hollywood has become a global mecca for film and a place that many of us wanna reach. but what if i told you that a latino was behind one of the most prolific tv empires in the world? well, it's a fact. in the 1950s, cuban actor and producer desi arnaz and his wife lucille ball were not only the stars of "i love lucy," but they also produced it, al...

And a place that many of us wanna reach. But what if i told you that a latino was behind one of the most prolific tv empires in the world . Well, its a fact. In the 1950s, cuban actor and producer desi arnaz and his wife lucille ball were not only the stars of i love lucy, but they also produced it, along with many other shows. And they even helped create the multicam sitcom genre. So even though were still in the struggle, hollywood isnt New Territory for us latinos. Nuhuh, cause weve been here. You hear me . So today, an la icon is taking me to his Old Stomping Grounds in east la to get this...

Through their Recovered Voices initiative, the LA Opera presents lesser-known composers whose voices were suppressed due to racial ideology or systematic oppression. As part of their double feature of one-act

In one of the most prestigious jobs in america, one of the few latin women in a position of fine arts... - yes. - here in the la opera. how does that feel? - it feels fantastic. it's been a long time coming. i'm the resident conductor, and i am in charge of my own productions and my own agency, which is fantastic for... - that's unbelievable. - you know, for a woman of color, for a woman in general, and most, like, latina, here in la, it's just fantastic. - it's incredible. yeah, because they don't believe in america that latin people can hold this space. for as long as classical music has exi...