¡Viva Zapata!

Happy Birthday Emiliano Zapata!     On August 8, 1879 Emiliano Zapata was born in a small town near Cuautla, state of Morelos, Mexico. Zapata was the most important leader for the Mexican Revolution.    He is considered a martyr as he was betrayed and killed a couple of months before his 40th birthday, in 1919. … More ¡Viva Zapata!

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Happy 4th of July!

Today we celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Like millions of others I was not born in the United States but I call it home, after 22 years living here. I am now a US Citizen and feel … More Happy 4th of July!

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The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…

…and the the dangling carrot to get the Latino Vote, to get the NPP vote, and to get the vote of others who appreciate the contributions of immigrants, is anything related to changing our current immigration system. The more I learn about the “break” announced by President Obama to some qualifying DREAM ACT students, often … More The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…

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JUNE IS GAY PRIDE MONTH

The community at large honors Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members of our communities across the US. The June celebrations were kicked off by PRIDE in Guerneville, California, a small, close-knit community by the Russian River, surrounded by Redwoods. It is what I call a Treasure Town, and a must see!

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I support Ross Mirkarimi for San Francisco Sheriff

 I believe I believe Ross Mirkarimi deserves to have his job back as San Francisco Sheriff because of his record as elected official, the local legislative pieces he has led or supported when he was SF Supervisor -such as the ban on plastic bags and other pro-environment measures, and his stand on important issues as … More I support Ross Mirkarimi for San Francisco Sheriff

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Are you celebrating Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary?

Considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world –and the most photographed, the Golden Gate Bridge is getting special attention this weekend as San Franciscans are celebrating the 75th anniversary of this landmark. The formal kick-off is Friday morning; politicians are leading a press conference right by the bridge. For information on any … More Are you celebrating Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary?

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