Journalism Award to Celina Rodriguez.

By Lupita Peimbert. Latino Journalists of California (formerly known as CCNMA) is recognizing the longevity and outstanding work done by radio and television broadcaster Celina Rodriguez, a well-liked media personality in Northern California. Celina Rodriguez holds an impressive media trajectory: 35 years working in Spanish-language radio, television, and newspapers in Mexico and in the United … More Journalism Award to Celina Rodriguez.

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Happy Monday: Magic!

Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   Magia es creer en ti mismo. Si puedes hacerlo, entonces podrás hacer que lo que sea necesario y que suceda. –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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A Powerful Revisit to a Scandal in the City.

By Lupita Peimbert. Photography by Luke Thomas. It took me a little while to process the one-woman show “Cuál es el Escándalo? – What is the Scandal?” presented to members of the media last Thursday, the day before its premiere at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco. It was powerful, although … More A Powerful Revisit to a Scandal in the City.

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Poderoso Estreno de “Cuál es el Escándalo?” en San Francisco.

Reviviendo los escandalosos hechos que estuvieron a punto de destruir a su familia, La actriz Eliana Lopez, esposa de Ross Mirkarimi, Sheriff de San Francisco, brindó una muy buena actuación en su obra “Cuál es el Escándalo?”, donde a la vez pudo expresarse a nivel personal, por fin.   “Me siento muy contenta porque pude tener voz y contar … More Poderoso Estreno de “Cuál es el Escándalo?” en San Francisco.

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Setting the Record Straight: What is the Scandal?

Actress Eliana Lopez will start performing on her solo show  “What is the Scandal?” this weekend at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco.  What is the Scandal? seeks to be a study in politics and media, gender and cultural differences, centered on the, well, Scandal around San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi … More Setting the Record Straight: What is the Scandal?

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Women Leaders Talk About Courageous Leadership.

 By Lupita Peimbert.   Courageous Leadership: the conviction to speak up for what is right, the ability to act in the face of fear, and the habit of continuously giving ourselves credit for our strengths, just to give a few definitions. At a recent event by the Bay Area Women Leader’s Network in San Francisco, … More Women Leaders Talk About Courageous Leadership.

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Sin Visa – Would You Do It?

No papers. Sans Papiers. Sin Papeles. The story of many people: living in another country without a visa. But when their skin is brown, it is more noticeable. Immigrants without authorization become third class citizens in that country to which they have arrived.  “Immigrant,” becomes a synonymous for poor, uneducated, less-than, undesirable, and even stupid. … More Sin Visa – Would You Do It?

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Dancing in the Streets.

The most significant murals in the Mission, serving as stage for local dance & movement performances. It is “Baile en la Calle,” and a re-dedication ceremony of the Ralph Madradiaga Children’s Park and Mural. Culture transcending class, ethnicities, and differences. A La San Francisco!           Organized by Calle 24 Latino Cultural District Arts Consortium. … More Dancing in the Streets.

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The NO-Translation of the Day. La No-Traducción del Día.

May First: Workers’ Day or Día del Trabajo. (San Francisco) – To celebrate and promote workers’ rights on May 1st., several marches have been organized around the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of them may be disruptive. Other marches or public events may not. One hopes that people are able to raise awareness about economic … More The NO-Translation of the Day. La No-Traducción del Día.

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