Stunning Maleficent. Ugly, Stupid King.

MALEFICENT – Angelina Jolie looks stunning and acts superb as the good young-woman turned mean older-woman –someone broke her heart. One insecure and ambition person almost ruined her life, but another heart wins her back! This is a girlie movie with great special effects. It seems for kids, but as usual, there is an underlying … More Stunning Maleficent. Ugly, Stupid King.

This weekend: Get Ready for Carnaval San Francisco!

The Mission District, otherwise known as San Francisco’s heart of the Latino community, a barrio that many years ago was home of the Italians, and recently is turning into hip-hub, for the hipsters and techies of course ;-), and not far from the house owned by the guy who owns Facebook, this weekend transforms its … More This weekend: Get Ready for Carnaval San Francisco!

Este Fin de Semana: ¡Carnaval San Francisco!

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!

A human being in each undocumented immigrant

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

On Children – Khalil Gibran

MEXICO and the Hispanic/Latino community in the United States celebrate Día del Niño on April 30. Many countries celebrate on different dates, but in essence, CHILDREN’S DAY is meant  to bring awareness to the world that children have rights and must no be exploited, abused or discriminated. To the contrary, that every child deserves to … More On Children – Khalil Gibran

Connecting Latino Voices! – ¡Conectando Voces Latinas!

Immigration Reform. Latino leadership. Congressman Mike Thompson invites you to “Connecting Latino Voices,” a reception honoring Latino Leaders. Special guest: Congressman Luis Gutierrez. Saturday, May 3rd. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. VJB Vineyards & Cellars. 60 Shaw Ave., Kenwood, CA. *Next to Santa Rosa, off of Hwy 12* You are invited! $45. Mary Jane Bowker … More Connecting Latino Voices! – ¡Conectando Voces Latinas!

El Video de Loco-Bloco

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

The Murals in Balmy Alley.

(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.

LA POSARELA – A bilingual tradition a La San Francisco!

LA POSARELA – A bilingual tradition a La San Francisco!.

Driving Without a License in California.

By Lupita Peimbert. (California, USA) – That a person knows how to drive safely in California, and that he or she can show proof of identity and residence in the state, will be qualifying factors for the DMV or Department of Motorized Vehicles to be required by law to issue an original driver’s license, even … More Driving Without a License in California.

These Men Can Fly.

FLYNG MEN in Santiago Yancuictlalpan (Cuetzalan, Edo. de Puebla), Mexico..

Perspectives on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

By Lupita Peimbert (United States) – One thing is clear to me, the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Other Purposes Bill” currently in Congress, has interests and objectives that focus on the United States attracting and retaining the highly educated, highly talented, or highly entrepreneurial of the world. The adults undocumented immigrants are not the priority. … More Perspectives on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

On International Women’s Day

Singer Amparo Sánchez speaks to the woman’s soul A bilingual interview and article. By Lupita Peimbert How do you convey the meaning and force of a song from Spanish into English? The power may not be in literal translation but in real communication. “Music does that” says Spanish singer Amparo Sánchez. “Music crosses frontiers, uniting … More On International Women’s Day

En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer

Marzo es el Mes Internacional de la Mujer.

En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer: Amparo Sánchez

Entrevista de Lupita Peimbert. Fotos de Julieta Schneebeli. (Marzo 2013) ¬– Cuando la artista entra al escenario a media luz seguida de sus músicos, el público puede ver una silueta de curvas femeninas y de ahí, a una mujer de caminar seguro pero a la vez con tacto, familiarizada con lo que va a empezar … More En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer: Amparo Sánchez