El Distrito de la Misión, también conocido en San Francisco como El Corazón de la Comunidad Latina, y un barrio que hace muchos años era barrio de italianos y que desde hace unos cuantos se está convirtiendo en un Hip-Hub es decir barrio-hub de los hipsters y de los techies, localizado muy cerca de una … More Este Fin de Semana: ¡Carnaval San Francisco!
Those of us who work independently have as much freedom of time as the obligation to be productive. How do you keep yourself going in those days when you just do not feel like doing anything? I know and so do you, I am sure, that simply rituals may structure your work life: Start the … More How do you keep going?
Empathy. Compassion. Economic realism. Congressmen Mike Thompson and Luis Gutierrez spoke about it while emphasizing the importance of immigration reform becoming real in Congress this summer, to a group of about 120 people during “Connecting Latino Voices,” a community gathering on May 3rd, at the beautiful Chateau St. Jean vineyard in Kenwood, Sonoma County. “It … More A human being in each undocumented immigrant
So I say to you, ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. –Jesus Christ |. Pide, y se te dará. Busca, y encontrarás. Toca la puerta, y la puerta se abrirá. | –Jesús Cristo.|
Are you getting into Holly Week (Semana Santa) this year? I mean, observing it, following it, practicing? For some of the past several years I ignored it or let it pass on the side –and that was okay. Somehow this time I really feel like going to church and observing the rituals the way I … More Holly Week – Semana Santa.
The United States will be in a prime orbital position and time of day to view the eclipse. Depending on local weather conditions, the public will get a spectacular view looking into the sky as the moon’s appearance will change from bright orange to blood red to dark brown and perhaps gray. The eclipse is … More BLOOD MOON, LUNAR ECLIPSE TUESDAY 1:45 AM – PACIFIC TIME
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
(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!
