January 15, 2024, is a holiday in the United States, honoring civil rights champion, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His courage, charisma, and leadership helped him lead the civil rights movement for racial equality, in the 1960s, in the United States. MLK was born on January 15, 1929. He was murdered on April 4, 1968. … More Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By John Diaz. Editorial Page Editor, San Francisco Chronicle. Almost as telling and ludicrous as Donald Trump’s proposal to end the American principle of citizenship by birthright is his means to achieve it. He would not bother with a constitutional amendment to change the 14th Amendment, where the concept is firmly grounded. Too difficult, too messy, … More Donald Trump: Who needs Constitution if you have money?
Content by Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – The LGBTQ Community and their allies are in bliss, after the Supreme Court has ruled in favor in of same-sex marriage across the 50 states in the United States of America. This makes the US country #21 to legalize same-sex marriage. What it means is that same-sex couples … More Same-Sex Couples and Their Supporters Celebrate US Court Ruling
(San Francisco) – At a well-attended gathering, part of the closing ceremonies for the US Mayors Convention Sunday evening in San Francisco, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was honored by the Latino Leaders Network for his leadership and contribution to furthering the success of minorities in his current role. He received the “Antonio Villaraigosa Award.” Garcetti’s … More Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Receives Leadership Recognition
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.
Despite of a few hateful, ignorant and arrogant groups of people, closed-minded to the contributions of immigrants of all types and perhaps fearful of real competition, the United States of America –the country I love, the country I call home too, continues as the land of opportunities. A place where we can fight for our … More Happy 4th of July!.
Election Day in California.
I don’t care what some people say, today I am voting. I pay attention to what people do, I VOTE. La gente puede decir lo que guste, hoy voy a votar. Le presto atención a lo que la gente hace y por eso YO VOTO.
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
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
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.
The key players who could bring immigration reform to the front line right now are the high tech moguls. Money moves mountains. via The key players….
President Obama Tuesday, September 10, that he has decided on a “Targeted Military Strike,” against Syria BUT that he has asked Congress to postpone a vote on it until Thursday. He assured there won’t be American troops on the ground, and that this will not be an “open-ended” fight. While Congress decides, the President’s cabinet … More Obama announces Targeted Military Strike to Syria, but wait, it won’t be happening right away
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
(Paris, France) – Thousands of same-sex marriage supporters marched Sunday, January 27, 2013, urging the French government to legalize gay and lesbian marriages, and authorize adoption for the couples. Currently same-sex marriage is legal in more than 10 countries. [Photos by Lupitanews.]
At the Metro Station.
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