In honor of Latine Heritage Month, Telemundo highlighted Professor Portnoy’s 4-part documentary film series “Abuelitas on the Borderlands.” The segment focuses on the story of one of the grandmothers in the documentary series, Merced Sanchez, and her struggle as an activist fighting for the legalization of Los Angeles’ street vendors. This topic is also covered by Professor Portnoy in her class, “The Culture of Food in Latinx Los Angeles” (SPAN 385).

View news report and interview here