By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – It is the most revered religious figure for Mexicans and Latinos and has turned into popular culture. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Madre de Mexico, Madre de America. Every December 12, thousands of people in Mexico and neighboring countries wake up early and attend church to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. … More Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman
By Lupita Peimbert. This afternoon when I got off the Metro, I was hoping to find her again. She was walking asking for money. I realized she is very petite. I came her way, putting on her hands a container full of delicious, warm Mexican food. I told her in my poor French “for you … More A woman who did not believe she was beautiful.
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
By Lupita Peimbert (Paris) – The Forum for New Diplomacy presented a conversation with prosecutor Fatou Bensouda of the International Criminal Court. The event was hosted by the International Herald Tribune, and the Academie Diplomatique Internationale, and facilitated by journalist Marlise Simons, on Tuesday, March 20. With jurisdiction in more than 120 countries, Bensouda’s leadership … More Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda: Justice and accountability are key to peace
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
Marzo es el Mes Internacional de la Mujer.
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
Rambling About The Presidential Debate, Latinos, and Telenovelas – Politics.
Mazatlán is hot right now, considering the weather (33C or 91F) and the vibrancy that comes from happy domestic and foreign visitors. Mazatlán is synonymous for fun, safe, and inexpensive. Here is my first picture, taken at the Malecón as soon as I arrived. August represents a peak in tourism to the port and city … More Mazatlán, ¡Ay mi Mazatlán!
Today we celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Like millions of others I was not born in the United States but I call it home, after 22 years living here. I am now a US Citizen and feel … More Happy 4th of July!
Call me a Sentimental Voter… I make a big deal out of voting. It happens to me on every election day: I get excited like a little kid! In trusting our democracy, I also know that the candidates I vote for are open-minded and compassionate to seniors, health for all, fair access to education, and … More The California Primary: I Voted!
Uninspired and Punched – La Mía Culpa? by Lupita Peimbert I felt punches in my stomach while leaving the traffic courtroom this morning; immediately drove to Starbucks hopping a Soy Latte and a hot Panini will diminish the anguish I felt, and my stomach absorbed. Whether you believe in metaphysics or not, the Judge directed … More Uninspired and punched at Traffic Court
Mujeres de Arena – The Killing of Women in Juarez. Support is needed more than ever for the victims’ mothers, such as Norma Andrade, and their orphaned children who now seek to heal and grow free from their loss.
They were all young, beautiful, and poor. They were abducted, assaulted, raped, tortured, and killed; their bodies dumped, mutilated, hidden. Commonly referred to as “The Women of Juarez”, this massive case of violence against hundreds of young women has attracted international attention and support from NGOs such as International Amnesty but no answers to the … More Mujeres de Arena – The Killing of Women in Juarez
Rhodessa Jones is the co-artistic director for Cultural Odyssey, and the artistic director for the Medea Project. She brings theater, passion, music and love to incarcerated women in California and Sud Africa. She is being celebrated as one of THE women for KQED 2012 Women’s History Month.
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