Who knew that African people brought as slaves to America would have settled in a Mexican town?
… More Want To See The First African Free-Town in The Americas? Go to Mexico.
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!
The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight….
Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!.
To benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, a group of single ladies and men gathered the courage to put themselves out to be auctioned for a great cause! The event took place at Tonic on Polk Street, San Francisco. As you may know, Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs professionals with youth, often changing a young person‘s … More Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!
Call me a Sentimental Voter… I make a big deal out of voting. It happens to me on every election day: I get excited like a little kid! In trusting our democracy, I also know that the candidates I vote for are open-minded and compassionate to seniors, health for all, fair access to education, and … More The California Primary: I Voted!
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
Have a costume to run or walk across town, from the bay to the beach?.
Family oriented, alcohol free, truly multicultural and entertaining, that is how the 5 de Mayo celebration at Dolores Park in San Francisco’s Mission District was last Saturday. The festival celebrates the Battle of Puebla where the Mexican army defeated the French on May 5, 1862. The event was organized by Mission Neighborhood Centers in partnership with the … More 5 de Mayo at Dolores Park, San Francisco – Well Done!
Uninspired and Punched – La Mía Culpa? by Lupita Peimbert I felt punches in my stomach while leaving the traffic courtroom this morning; immediately drove to Starbucks hopping a Soy Latte and a hot Panini will diminish the anguish I felt, and my stomach absorbed. Whether you believe in metaphysics or not, the Judge directed … More Uninspired and punched at Traffic Court
No Party Preference – But Still Standing Up for Something.
Celebrating human rights leader and farmworkers heroe Cesar Chavez.
Mujeres de Arena – The Killing of Women in Juarez. Support is needed more than ever for the victims’ mothers, such as Norma Andrade, and their orphaned children who now seek to heal and grow free from their loss.
They were all young, beautiful, and poor. They were abducted, assaulted, raped, tortured, and killed; their bodies dumped, mutilated, hidden. Commonly referred to as “The Women of Juarez”, this massive case of violence against hundreds of young women has attracted international attention and support from NGOs such as International Amnesty but no answers to the … More Mujeres de Arena – The Killing of Women in Juarez
It has been almost a year since the Olmec exhibit at the de Young Museum, and incredible event that brought gigantic pieces of Mexican ancestors history to San Francisco, and a treasure to Americans from the US, Canada and Latin America. John Buchanan Jr., executive director for both De Young and Legion of Honor museums, … More Remembering John Buchanan
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