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.)
By Lupita Franco. (Culture) – Photographer Fazal Sheikh has for years been telling the stories of humans being displaced. A few instances… he followed the lives of Africans displaced by civil wars and famine in the early 1990s, accompanying them and documenting their journeys for about two years. Between 1992 and 1994 the American-born photojournalist interacted … More Human Displacement: They Had to Leave Home Not Because They Wanted.
By Lupita Franco. Museums help us understand the past and a little more. Perhaps visiting a museum and seeing the culture created by past generations make us realize that much of what we think as new has been done before, that groups of people have for centuries tried to preserve who we are and what … More That Picture Perfect Museum in Etna, California.
Why The Nobel Peace Prize Nadia Murad’s Story Matters. By Lupita Franco In her early 20s, Nadia Murad had the dreams most young women have, whether in small towns or large cities; basically she wanted to have a future and a life. In her own words, “I wanted to grow up and be a hairdresser … More A Must-Watch Documentary: On Her Shoulders
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
By Lupita Franco Peimbert On the main street of a community considered one of the most beautiful towns in the United States (2017), the Siskiyou Arts Museum in Dunsmuir, California, stands out as a cultural center with a good dose of heart and vision, providing locals and visitors wonderful opportunities to enjoy and be part … More A Siskiyou County Museum
By Lupita Franco Peimbert It is late afternoon and I am at the Jardin du Luxembourg on a perfect Saturday in mid-September. Parisians, expats, and visitors alike take a stroll, sit, converse, take pictures of others and selfies, people-watch, and basically relax in one beautiful big garden. I sit down at one of the hundreds … More A Different Experience in Paris, without my Iphone!
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(Film) – As expected, a French film depicting the 60’s must be dramatic, very much. Godard Mon Amour makes such drama and Jean-Luc Godard’s suffering somewhat funny, somewhat thoughtful. The moments of historical relevance such as the protests in Paris, and the beauty of the south of France -because of the Cannes Festival, definitely add … More Godard Mon Amour is French Love.
The San Francisco Film Festival continues through April 17. Watch a movie. Leave your job early. … More Leave Your Job and Watch a Movie.
(Outdoors_ – Mc Cloud is a small town on Route 89 north of Redding, California, and very close to Mt. Shasta. It’s water streams and falls are a must hike when in Northern California (NorCal) especially during winter. Check out this video for inspiration! Follow #Lupitanews on Twitter and Facebook @Lupitanews.
(Film) – With 183 films, a tribute to Charlize Theron (Tully) and Wayne Wang (Smoke), and interesting conversations, the San Francisco International Film Festival will take place from April 4-17 in a variety of venues in the City (Castro, Dolby, Roxie, and other,) and at the BAMPFA in Berkeley and Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. … More The San Francisco International Film Festival Runs April 4-17.
By Lupita Peimbert — On a night filled with elegance and eloquent speeches, several of the Oscar Awards went to Mexican immigrants and culture. Maybe it is just me, and my Latino-tendencies, but it seems like Hollywood recognizes the contributions of Mexican Immigrants to the United States of America, both in artistry but also in … More Hollywood Stands for Mexican Immigrants.
Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. -Gustave Flaubert
By Lupita Peimbert. Born March 6, 1475, in what it was then Caprese, Republic of Florence, Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest painters of all times and a great influencer for western art. Some of the most notable works of the sculptor and artist are the David in Florence and The Last … More Born in March: Michelangelo.
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