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I was lucky to see Hillary Clinton at the Marketo Summit Tuesday. She was keynote speaker, and emphasized the power of social media. She also said she came to get “some Marketing advice.” Right away she mentioned the need for comprehensive immigration reform. When interviewed by Marketo’s co-founder Phil Fernandez, she said something like “…In … More Hillary Clinton in San Francisco
Por Lupita Peimbert. Aprenderás. Entenderás Conocerás. Sabrás de donde viene el ¡SI SE PUEDE! 1. Aprenderás sobre California. La vida de una generación de inmigrantes forma parte de la historia y economía de California. No importa si eres de México, Argentina, o Nicaragua, el conocer las luchas y logros que otros hispanohablantes vivieron nos hace … More 7 Razones para ver la película de Cesar Chávez.
Post by Lupita Peimbert. #1. You will understand an important piece of California’s history.You will seem and sound smarter, cultured, and knowledgeable. Hipster, Immigrant, Techie, Hippie-Wanna-Be, rich or poor, young or old, if you want to understand an important piece of California history and get a good grasp of the politically savvy Latino community, go … More 5 Reasons to Watch the CESAR CHAVEZ Bio-Pic.
Media outlets have been reporting that Federal officials charged California State Senator Leland Yee on Wednesday with conspiracy to deal firearms and wire fraud; other details to be released soon. This is SAD NEWS. He was a long time legislator with a fairly good record, well liked in the community, and in many fronts … More San Francisco’s Senator Leland Yee arrested.
Loco Bloco, one of the most meaningful community organizations in San Francisco’s Mission District, promotes not only Latino culture but also music, community, and friendship among people from all cultural backgrounds. LOCO BLOCO presents – BAY TO BAHIA, a music-video Monday February 17th at Brava Theater, 2781 – 24th St. at 6:00 PM. Directed by … More El Video de Loco-Bloco
While journalist Gregorio Jimenez was murdered in Veracruz, Mexico, a young couple in Northern California parked a $19.99 per day U-Haul truck by a gas station and they are selling flowers and gifts for Valentine’s, two radio people talk about the guy who is putting lots of time and money so that two puppies and … More Too many worlds inside this world
In the United States, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, every third Monday in January. Dr. King was a civil rights leader who promoted nonviolent activism, and not only successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law, but he created change at a deeper level, in favor of just treatment to African Americans … More Martin Luther King’s Day
(Latino) – Technically a street, Balmy is referred to by long-time San Franciscans as an alley, and it is one literally colored by culture. Murals along the way tell stories of suffering, migration, and hope. Crossing 24th street in the Mission District, the tiny road is visited by dozens every day, local people and tourists who want to … More The Murals in Balmy Alley.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – It is the most revered religious figure for Mexicans and Latinos and has turned into popular culture. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Madre de Mexico, Madre de America. Every December 12, thousands of people in Mexico and neighboring countries wake up early and attend church to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. … More Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman
LA POSARELA – A bilingual tradition a La San Francisco!.
To appreciate La Posarela, a yearly performance during the Holidays, one must be somewhat familiar with Mexican traditions. Mix Las Posadas and La Pastorela, and add a few popular Spanish Villancicos, and there you have it! La Posarela. At the Brava Theater in the Mission District, a group of musicians, comedians, actors, and a choir … More LA POSARELA – A bilingual tradition a La San Francisco!
Sharing our time, resources, love, energy, and money is one of the best ways to realize the true purpose of the Christmas season; this is specially essential when there are many families around us that may be in great need. I hope and wish anybody who reads this is already volunteering or on a “volunteer … More Season for Sharing
Amaluna es el nuevo show del “Circo que sigue al sol” 😉 y empieza esta semana en San Francisco. If you have never seen Cirque du Soleil, you are up for a nice surprise. Cirque du Soleil is high quality entertainment, mixing the best acrobats, jugglers and other circus performers with music, songs, amazing costumes, … More “Amaluna” en San Francisco – [Bilingual Post]
By creating a program dedicated to the Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos, the San Francisco Symphony has become a model in multiculturalism worth following by institutions and companies that truly want to engage with the Mexican and Latino communities. Yet, the renown arts organization shall learn certain lessons in Mexican traditions. … More Day of the Dead at the San Francisco Symphony
Al crear un concierto completamente dedicado al Día de los Muertos, la Sinfónica de San Francisco se convierte en un modelo en multiculturalismo a seguir. Sin embargo, la reconocida institución de las artes, continúa aprendiendo ciertas lecciones respecto a nuestras tradiciones y a las exigencias del público mexicano e hispanoblante del área de la bahía. … More Lecciones en multiculturalismo: Día de los Muertos
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