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!.
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!
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!
(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!.
By Lupita Peimbert Growing up in the 70’s, I saw how it was the norm to have a guest room in the house. Family and friends would stay comfortably there during their vacation, or for a wedding in town, or while visiting the family for a wide scope of happy-to-sad occasions. The unspoken rule was … More What happened to the guest room?
By Lupita Peimbert. Back from the theater, I closely observe Parisians on the Metro train. Long, sad-looking faces. Some passengers appear fatigued. The handsome guy seating in front of me looks depressed, and so the beautiful woman next to him. Further back I see a young man focusing on one single point, eyes wide open. … More How to Become Parisian in One Hour!
“Western society has highlighted the importance of material wealth and external accomplishment over spiritual growth and emotional well-being, losing track of what really makes people happy: freedom, fulfilling relationships, and creativity.” -Catriona MacGregor, author of Partnering With Nature.
Rambling About The Presidential Debate, Latinos, and Telenovelas – Politics.
The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight….
Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!.
The work of 40 Oaxaca artists influenced by Rufino Tamayo… on display at the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco June 1 to August 9, free to the public. This is a good opportunity to see the work of contemporary Zapotec artists, like Calixto Robles. Rufino Tamayo was a … More Rufino Tamayo’s Legacy at ConsulMex SF
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?.
Celebrating human rights leader and farmworkers heroe Cesar Chavez.
