Another Family Facing Eviction in San Francisco. 

(Updated 072815) – More than 150 people gathered Monday evening, outside the home of a Latino family fighting eviction in San Francisco’s Excelsior area. Apparently, the family pays rent on time but the landlord says the family owes them money; hence, they were served with an eviction notice weeks ago. At this point, they could … More Another Family Facing Eviction in San Francisco. 

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Leadership, Community, and lots of fun at LAM-Network’s 8th Anniversary.

By Lupita Peimbert. It was exciting getting together with a fine group of Latino professionals and others who love everything Latino and Latin American; meaning: fun music, beautiful women, dance, handsome men, interesting conversations, and most of all, camaraderie. LAM-Network, an online and offline organization that used to be called Latinos a Morir (LAM) –and … More Leadership, Community, and lots of fun at LAM-Network’s 8th Anniversary.

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Build A Library!

Always wanted to leave your mark and contribute to humanity? Here is how you do it: Get a box made of wood and glass. Put it in front of your house. Get rid of the nice books you’ve read. Write a “Free Library, Take One or Return It” sign. That is how you do it. … More Build A Library!

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Journalism Award to Celina Rodriguez.

By Lupita Peimbert. Latino Journalists of California (formerly known as CCNMA) is recognizing the longevity and outstanding work done by radio and television broadcaster Celina Rodriguez, a well-liked media personality in Northern California. Celina Rodriguez holds an impressive media trajectory: 35 years working in Spanish-language radio, television, and newspapers in Mexico and in the United … More Journalism Award to Celina Rodriguez.

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A Powerful Revisit to a Scandal in the City.

By Lupita Peimbert. Photography by Luke Thomas. It took me a little while to process the one-woman show “Cuál es el Escándalo? – What is the Scandal?” presented to members of the media last Thursday, the day before its premiere at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco. It was powerful, although … More A Powerful Revisit to a Scandal in the City.

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Setting the Record Straight: What is the Scandal?

Actress Eliana Lopez will start performing on her solo show  “What is the Scandal?” this weekend at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco.  What is the Scandal? seeks to be a study in politics and media, gender and cultural differences, centered on the, well, Scandal around San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi … More Setting the Record Straight: What is the Scandal?

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Dancing in the Streets.

The most significant murals in the Mission, serving as stage for local dance & movement performances. It is “Baile en la Calle,” and a re-dedication ceremony of the Ralph Madradiaga Children’s Park and Mural. Culture transcending class, ethnicities, and differences. A La San Francisco!           Organized by Calle 24 Latino Cultural District Arts Consortium. … More Dancing in the Streets.

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The NO-Translation of the Day. La No-Traducción del Día.

May First: Workers’ Day or Día del Trabajo. (San Francisco) – To celebrate and promote workers’ rights on May 1st., several marches have been organized around the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of them may be disruptive. Other marches or public events may not. One hopes that people are able to raise awareness about economic … More The NO-Translation of the Day. La No-Traducción del Día.

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