At times overwhelming and stressful with hundreds of people trying to walk, it is one of the best streets festivals to honor those who have left us. I ❤️ Oakland. (Photos by Lupitanews.)
San Francisco has a soccer team finally, the SF Deltas, and they are aiming to unite while playing. That simple, and very clear: they look to promote multiculturalism, to use a sport as a way and reminder that we are all one and basically the same. All this while mastering one of the oldest sports … More This Soccer Team Will Inspire You.
By Lupita Peimbert (Art & Culture) – A few dozen paintings and multimedia work like the one above, adorn the large white walls inside Sanchez Contemporary, a gallery adjacent to Tertulia Coffee on Telegraph Street. The coffee shop and art gallery opened not long ago in Oakland’s trendy Uptown neighborhood. Tertulia is two business … More ‘Day of the Dead’ Exhibit at Tertulia Coffee & Gallery.
(Music) – Martha Hernández presentó su primer disco “Me gusta Mandar en Falda,” en su natal Oakland, California, acompañada de la banda norteña Dubai. “Yo hice todo, la letra, música, fotografía, organizar la fiesta, en fin,” comentó la dinámica artista. Con corridos y canciones en español Martha Soledad, su nombre artistico, se enfoca en la … More Cantando, no solamente por cantar.
By Lupita Peimbert (Culture) – More than a million SF Bay Area residents live within a 5-mile distance from work, and that is the ideal distance to use your bike to work and help protect planet Earth. “Bike to Work Day” is taking place in nine bay area counties, seeking to promote and remind residents to … More Taking your bike to work today, and everyday.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Oakland, CA) – Approximately 10,000 people from Northern California and elsewhere are expected to take part in the 6th Oakland Running Festival this weekend, March 22 and 23. “I want you to know that Oakland is behind you. Our neighbors and business community are enthusiastic and ready to cheer you on from … More Runners Excited for the Oakland Marathon and Running Festival this Weekend.
Walter is a loyal Giants fan; like many, when the team is in town, the Giants is all he sings about. Literally. Meet Walter from San Francisco.
By Lupita Peimbert. … More When The Giants Come To Town…
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
Rambling About The Presidential Debate, Latinos, and Telenovelas – Politics.
Have a costume to run or walk across town, from the bay to the beach?.
Miles de atletas y aficionados participarán en el Maratón de Oakland. ¡A ellos les gustan los aplausos y las porras! Por segunda vez Oakland cuenta con su maratón, este año a realizarse el Domingo 27 de Marzo del 2011. La ruta del maratón (26.2 millas) pasa por los diferentes vecindarios de la ciudad, incluyendo el … More Buenas Noticias en Oakland
Things are shaping up in Oakland as Mayor Jean Quan starts off working on her priorities -not just words but actions-, as mentioned during her inaugural speech at the Fox Theater. 1. Children, Youth & Education 2. Jobs 3. Shop in Oakland I wonder if the current Mayor will be the one who gets Macy’s, … More Take a Fresh Look at Oakland
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