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Alcaraz was born in [[San Diego]] in 1964 and grew up on the U.S./Mexico border, giving him a dual outlook on life (not "Mexican" enough for his relatives, not "American" enough for some in the U.S.).<ref>http://www.gocomics.com/lacucaracha/</ref> He attended [[San Diego State University]], where he received his bachelor's degree "With Distinction" in Art and Environmental Design in 1987. In 1991, Alcaraz earned his master's degree in architecture from the [[University of California, Berkeley]].<ref>http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/lalo/bio.htm</ref> |
Alcaraz was born in [[San Diego]] in 1964 and grew up on the U.S./Mexico border, giving him a dual outlook on life (not "Mexican" enough for his relatives, not "American" enough for some in the U.S.).<ref>http://www.gocomics.com/lacucaracha/</ref> He attended [[San Diego State University]], where he received his bachelor's degree "With Distinction" in Art and Environmental Design in 1987. In 1991, Alcaraz earned his master's degree in architecture from the [[University of California, Berkeley]].<ref>http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/lalo/bio.htm</ref> |
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In addition to the daily strip, Alcaraz has published two books, ''La Cucaracha'' (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004)<ref>http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/products/?isbn=0740746596</ref> and ''MIgra Mouse: Political Cartoons on Immigration'' (RDF Books, 2004)<ref>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/806164.Migra_Mouse</ref> |
In addition to the daily strip, Alcaraz has published two books, ''La Cucaracha'' (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004)<ref>http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/products/?isbn=0740746596</ref> and ''MIgra Mouse: Political Cartoons on Immigration'' (RDF Books, 2004)<ref>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/806164.Migra_Mouse</ref> Alcaraz is also an active speaker on the college circuit.<ref>http://news.unm.edu/2011/03/lalo-alcaraz-named-keynote-speaker-at-luminaria-award-dinner/</ref><ref>http://www.elhispanicnews.com/2011/04/07/leadership-conference-shows-many-paths-to-successful-careers</ref><ref>http://dsa.csupomona.edu/cesarchavez/?nfid=2747</ref> He is represented by The Agency Group in Los Angeles.<ref>http://www.theagencygroup.com/artist.aspx?ArtistID=4847</ref> |
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Lalo Alcaraz is an Mexican-American cartoonist. He is most known for being the author of the comic La Cucaracha, the first nationally syndicated, politically themed Latino daily comic strip[1]. Launched in 2002, La Cucaracha has become one of the most controversial in the history of American comic strips.[2] His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Village Voice, The Los Angeles Times, Variety, Hispanic Magazine, Latina Magazine, La Jornada in Mexico City, BUNTE (Germany's People magazine), and many other publications.[3]
A leading figure in the Chicano movement,[4][5][6] Alcaraz also contributes political cartoons for LA Weekly and hosts a radio show on KPFK called the "Pocho Hour of Power."[7][8] He also contributed a work of art to the Obama campaign called "Viva Obama".[9]
Background
Alcaraz was born in San Diego in 1964 and grew up on the U.S./Mexico border, giving him a dual outlook on life (not "Mexican" enough for his relatives, not "American" enough for some in the U.S.).[10] He attended San Diego State University, where he received his bachelor's degree "With Distinction" in Art and Environmental Design in 1987. In 1991, Alcaraz earned his master's degree in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.[11]
Publications & Presentations
In addition to the daily strip, Alcaraz has published two books, La Cucaracha (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004)[12] and MIgra Mouse: Political Cartoons on Immigration (RDF Books, 2004)[13] Alcaraz is also an active speaker on the college circuit.[14][15][16] He is represented by The Agency Group in Los Angeles.[17]
Awards
Alcaraz has received four Southern California Journalism Awards for Best Cartoon in Weekly Papers, and numerous other awards and honors, including "The Latino Spirit Award" from the California Legislature and the Office of the Lt. Governor, honors from the Los Angeles City Council, The California Chicano News Media Association, the UC Berkeley Chicano Latino Alumni Association, the United Farm Workers of America, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, the Center for the Study of Political Graphics, and The Rockefeller Foundation.[18]
Personal Life
Alcaraz is married with three children.[19] They live in Los Angeles[20]
References
- ^ http://www.pocho.com/lalobio/lalobio2009.php
- ^ http://www.sfbg.com/39/01/art_art_la_cucaracha.html
- ^ http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/lalo/bio.htm
- ^ http://coolsplinters.blogspot.com/2005/11/lalo-alcaraz-chicano-political.html
- ^ http://gradworks.umi.com/32/13/3213898.html
- ^ http://www.nalac.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=169&Itemid=214
- ^ http://wn.com/Lalo_Alcaraz_on_Arizona's_New_Anti-Immigration_Legislation
- ^ http://www.kpfk.org/programs/91-pocho.html
- ^ http://www.utne.com/Arts/Cartoonist-Lalo-Alcaraz-and-Viva-Obama-5323.aspx
- ^ http://www.gocomics.com/lacucaracha/
- ^ http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/lalo/bio.htm
- ^ http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/products/?isbn=0740746596
- ^ http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/806164.Migra_Mouse
- ^ http://news.unm.edu/2011/03/lalo-alcaraz-named-keynote-speaker-at-luminaria-award-dinner/
- ^ http://www.elhispanicnews.com/2011/04/07/leadership-conference-shows-many-paths-to-successful-careers
- ^ http://dsa.csupomona.edu/cesarchavez/?nfid=2747
- ^ http://www.theagencygroup.com/artist.aspx?ArtistID=4847
- ^ http://www.kcet.org/socal/local_heroes/hhm/local-heroes-lalo-alcaraz.html
- ^ http://www.pocho.com/lalobio/lalobio2009.php
- ^ http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/lalo/bio.htm
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