“Juana in a Million” – Poderoso Monólogo Sobre Mujer Migrante.

Estremece “Juana in a Million,” por su realismo. Es el monólogo de Vicky Araico, en San Francisco. Cuando personifica a los que participan en la historia de “Juana in a Million”, la actriz mexicana Vicky Araico cuenta los abusos y revive las desilusiones de millones de mujeres inmigrantes recién llegadas a otro país. Con una … More “Juana in a Million” – Poderoso Monólogo Sobre Mujer Migrante.

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40 years. This is How You Support The Community.

(San Francisco) – Ask San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr about Rita Alviar, founder and director of the Mission Education Projects, and he will tell you with a smile “I know this and I have told captains and others at SFPD: when Rita asks for something, you better respond.” Chief Suhr, the police department he … More 40 years. This is How You Support The Community.

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Young artivist helps a community heal through art; people are mobilizing to help her, and we hope you’ll too.

By Lupita Peimbert. Photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Two stories converge here. One is about bringing the opportunity of experiencing art to children and youth affected one way or another by neighborhood violence. The other is about Maria de Los Angeles, a young woman currently studying fine arts at Yale University School of Art, who … More Young artivist helps a community heal through art; people are mobilizing to help her, and we hope you’ll too.

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Jóvenes emprendedores mexicanos expanden sus horizontes.

(San Francisco) – 90 estudiantes de universidades mexicanas culminaron dos semanas de capacitación en el norte de California, en una reunión en la que estuvo presente el Secretario de relaciones exteriores José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, de visita en la región, y quien más tarde se reunió en privado con un selecto grupo de empresarios mexicanos … More Jóvenes emprendedores mexicanos expanden sus horizontes.

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Mex I am: Muestra Cultural de México en San Francisco.

Vívelo para Creerlo. Por Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – Danza, música, teatro, y pláticas sobre experiencias de identidad conforman el festival cultural “MEX I AM, Live it to Believe it”, del 31 de Julio al 5 de Agosto en el centro de la ciudad. Lo organiza el Consulado de México en San Francisco, Conaculta, y … More Mex I am: Muestra Cultural de México en San Francisco.

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Lynda Roberts, Marin County’s new Registrar.

(San Rafael) – Today is the last day that former Registrar Elaine Ginnold is seen at Civic Center. The Elections Department has hired Lynda Roberts, who held a similar position in Mono County, as the new Registrar. “I am very excited for this opportunity. My main priority at this point is to maintain the high … More Lynda Roberts, Marin County’s new Registrar.

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FLOWER POWER.

AN INVITATION. Join LOS CIEN at the FLOWER POWER event on July 23rd, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This is part of the Sonoma County Fair 2014. Your $30 ticket goes to scholarships for deserving students. By attending, you’ll get to mingle with CIEN Latinos and friends, for an evening of remembrance of wonderful times for many. … More FLOWER POWER.

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The Blue Full Moon. 2014. Splendid. Wonderful. What a treat for us in earth. Leaf And Twig Midnight’s lamp guides the sleepless through the dark View original post

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Tree of Life by Ambassadors of Hope.

I love the way this youth expressed their thoughts and feelings. Art is self-expression; it heals, it builds, it inspires. These four panes, painted by a group of youth called Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity. Despite their difficult circumstances (lack of family structure, money and support), they are moving on towards their dreams and goals! … More Tree of Life by Ambassadors of Hope.

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Happy 4th of July!.

Despite of a few hateful, ignorant and arrogant groups of people, closed-minded to the contributions of immigrants of all types and perhaps fearful of real competition, the United States of America –the country I love, the country I call home too, continues as the land of opportunities. A place where we can fight for our … More Happy 4th of July!.

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A Night for Latino Youth and Education.

By Lupita Peimbert. It was all about the students. The event by the Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce accomplished its goals: to give $1,000-dollar scholarships to 20 Latino students, to acknowledge their parents for their efforts, and to continue co-creating a community that embraces the Latino culture and supports the education of deserving youth. … More A Night for Latino Youth and Education.

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