Linda Molina spends her Wednesday nights sandwiched between Saints X Sinners Tattoos and Bea's Cuts in Apple Valley long after business hours. She arrives on the scene in the dark, copal incense in ...

Día de Los Muertos, like Halloween, is connected to back-to-back Catholic holidays, All Saints Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls Days on Nov. 2. (The night before, called All Hallows Eve, became “Hallowe’en ...

Aztec dancers use copal, a type of incense used to purify and give thanks to the gods, to offer blessings before the protest in front of San Francisco immigration court on Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by ...

Beautiful feathers, colorful attire and unique rhythm are some of the traits an Aztec dancer embodies. But this art form is more than a hobby, it is a duty — one which must be carried with utmost ...

Dulé Hill learns the “Mexica” Handshake from Aztec Dancer Abuela M’api Rainflowa. In Houston, Dulé Hill learns the “mexica” handshake from Abuela M'api Rainflowa, the founder of Houston Aztec Dance & ...

Mexi'cayotl Danza, rooted in the Chicano Movement, uses drums and focuses on Indigenous roots. Linda Molina's classes offer a welcoming space to learn and connect with Indigenous culture. The classes ...