Impactante el documental sobre la prisionera política iraní NASRIN, en Hulu a partir del 15 de Junio

Por Lupita Franco Peimbert Esta película no es para entretener, sino para abrir los ojos a las injusticias en Irán; y en especial para que conozcas a Nasrin Sotoudeh, una abogada de derechos humanos encarcelada desde el 2018, en una cárcel catalogada como un infierno. La cárcel Evin, ubicada al norte de Tehran, es el sitio … More Impactante el documental sobre la prisionera política iraní NASRIN, en Hulu a partir del 15 de Junio

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Pride 2021: Here Is Why The Rainbow Flag Is Mega-Important

It is universally known as the symbol of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, and Queer, and for short, LGBTQ community. It was born out of a strong desire to be recognized and to be seen from a positive perspective. It was created at a time were it was extremely necessary to symbolize acceptance and peace. … More Pride 2021: Here Is Why The Rainbow Flag Is Mega-Important

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The Rainbow Flag Returned to San Francisco

By Lupita Franco PeimbertCulture & Community (San Francisco) – A large piece of an original rainbow flag raised at a key moment for the gay movement in the United States is now part of San Francisco’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transexual (GLBT) Historical Society Museum.  The piece had been lost in time and space, but … More The Rainbow Flag Returned to San Francisco

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6 Facts About Memorial Day 2021

Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States every third Monday in May. In 2021, the celebration will be somewhat restricted as the country continues vaccination efforts, but more events honoring this historic date will take place. Memorial Day is a federal holiday; therefore, banks, federal institutions such as the United State Postal Service, and … More 6 Facts About Memorial Day 2021

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Berlin and Beyond: The Drive-In Experience at Fort Mason

This article is about my simple observations during two recent visits to Fort Mason, for the drive-in film experience presented by the Berlin and Beyond Film Festival. Based in San Francisco, the festival is happening May 25 through May 30, 2021. As it reaches its 25th anniversary this year, the festival is doing a great … More Berlin and Beyond: The Drive-In Experience at Fort Mason

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San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Reopens

For the first time in more than year, Grace Cathedral reopened Sunday to the relief of usual Sunday attendees. Like other churches around the world, the episcopal church closed its temples in March 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic. While keeping social distance and facemasks, parishioners were delighted to hear the sermon, participate in prayer, … More San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Reopens

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San Francisco Artists Reflect on Reopening

Home to hundreds of artists, San Francisco is reopening little by little to the relief of some and the concern of others. There seems to be both, a sense of reluctancy to let all guards off and a desire to remain protected against COVID19. Businesses and organizations still require facemasks inside their establishments and recommend … More San Francisco Artists Reflect on Reopening

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On A Day Like Today: General Lafayette

General Lafayette was a French aristocrat and general who helped Americans in the Revolutionary War. He supported the colonists against the British. Lafayette died on a day like today, May 20th, 1834 when he was 76 years old. He was born in the chateau pictured above, now converted into a very nice museum for visitors … More On A Day Like Today: General Lafayette

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Back to the 80s: Don’t Touch That Dial!

I am so excited to have interviewed DC Scarpelli and Peter Budinger from “Don’t Touch That Dial,” a musical streaming experience to hit your monitor June 5th through June 27, 2021. Don’t Touch That Dial is a visit to the 80s and to all the best theme songs from your favorite TV shows. This is … More Back to the 80s: Don’t Touch That Dial!

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The Question That Some May Considering Asking

The question that some might consider asking is, “Can others, doing what they’re now doing, no matter what their motivation, no matter what our relationship, and no matter what they decide, keep me from being all I want to be?”  And the answer is always, “Not in a million years.”  Whooohooo! -The Universe* *This wonderful content is in one of … More The Question That Some May Considering Asking

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Music: Back To Socializing In Person

(San Francisco) – I do not want to sound overly enthusiastic, but it feels exciting, and it is a breath of fresh air to see venues on their way to fully reopening without restrictions. Jazz lovers gathered outdoors at a venue on Market Street one of the past evenings. People were allowed to have their … More Music: Back To Socializing In Person

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TRAVEL: Taxco, The City Of Light and Silver

By Lupita Franco Peimbert There is a jewel of a town, in a town known for its silver, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico: Taxco de Alarcón, La Ciudad de la Luz. Taxco is located approximately 106 miles southwest of Mexico City. It was funded in the 1500s. History tells the Spanish conquered the indígenas … More TRAVEL: Taxco, The City Of Light and Silver

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