Thousands Celebrate the Mexican “Day of the Dead” in the United States of America.

November 3, 2016

By Lupita Peimbert (Culture) –  Cities and communities across the United States are celebrating the ‘Day of the Dead’, a Latin American tradition celebrated in Central and Southern Mexico. Marigolds (Cempazuchitl flowers), altars (Ofrendas), candles, Pan de Muerto, sugar skulls, Catrinas and skeletons abound in the streets and places where the festivity is observed each … More Thousands Celebrate the Mexican “Day of the Dead” in the United States of America.

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Los Muertos Descansan en Paz. Los Vivos Se Mueren de Miedo | 2016

November 2, 2016

Por Lupita Peimbert (Cultura) – Cada 2 de Noviembre los mexicanos en Estados Unidos celebramos el día de muertos a todo lo que da. Pero la celebración hace tiempo que dejó de ser sólo mexicana; se ha extendido a cualquier persona que aprecia la tradición, y se transforma cada año según lo que el grupo, … More Los Muertos Descansan en Paz. Los Vivos Se Mueren de Miedo | 2016

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‘Day of the Dead’ Exhibit at Tertulia Coffee & Gallery.

October 17, 2016

  By Lupita Peimbert (Art & Culture) – A few dozen paintings and multimedia work like the one above, adorn the large white walls inside  Sanchez Contemporary, a gallery adjacent to Tertulia Coffee on Telegraph Street. The coffee shop and art gallery opened not long ago in Oakland’s trendy Uptown neighborhood. Tertulia is two business … More ‘Day of the Dead’ Exhibit at Tertulia Coffee & Gallery.

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Four Women Wrongfully Convicted. A Film to Watch Tonight.

October 13, 2016

SOUTHWEST OF SALEM: THE STORY OF THE SAN ANTONIO FOUR FRAMELINE’s ENCORE SCREENING TONIGHT:  THURSDAY, October 13, 2016 7:00 PM – Roxie Theatre 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Free to the Public. No tickets are required.   This extraordinary documentary highlights the ongoing injustice that  “The San Antonio Four,” Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh, … More Four Women Wrongfully Convicted. A Film to Watch Tonight.

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How Hispanic/Latino is San Francisco? Part II.

October 11, 2016

By Lupita Peimbert. #HHM2016 (Culture) – Part II. Allow me to present Latino/Hispanic key players of the past and present. The intention is to acknowledge their contributions, to inform those of Latino/Hispanic descent of the leadership we derive from, and to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This article is also intended for anybody who appreciates the … More How Hispanic/Latino is San Francisco? Part II.

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An Outstanding Account of Horrors at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

October 6, 2016

(Film ) Moving, remarkable, outstanding account of the horrific acts against people in Guatemala in 1982. “Finding Oscar,” is worth the trip to Marin County as this documentary is part of the Mill Valley Film Festival. The persevering of professionals determined to find the truth, a few survivors from the Dos Erres village and the … More An Outstanding Account of Horrors at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

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Evelyn Miralles, Groundbreaking Virtual Reality.

October 4, 2016

(Latino) – CNET en español’s multimedia producer Erica Argueta presents a very interesting interview with scientist and astronaut Evelyn Miralles, who developed a virtual reality program of outstanding value to NASA’s space research, pioneering these type of programs in the industry. Check this video interview: https://www.cnet.com/es/videos/evelyn-miralles-nasa-realidad-virtual-latinos-2016-video/ About Erica Argueta: Argueta is Multimedia Producer at CNET … More Evelyn Miralles, Groundbreaking Virtual Reality.

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Dr. Marion Diamond, as Remarkable as the Brain She Holds in Her Hands.

September 29, 2016

(Documentary) – Meet Dr. Marian Diamond as she pulls a human brain out of a hatbox and lovingly enumerates its astonishing qualities. A mad scientist? Quite the opposite. In this energetic documentary, Dr. Diamond is revealed as one of the great minds—one of the founders, in fact—of modern neuroscience. If her name isn’t yet as … More Dr. Marion Diamond, as Remarkable as the Brain She Holds in Her Hands.

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Nature: Travel to Cascada de Misol-Ha, Chiapas. 

September 27, 2016

(Solo-Travel) Not far from Palenque, Cascada de Misol-Ha offers a breath taking opportunity to walk besides its waters, giving you a unique experience. You can feel the energy of the water falling down, and you find yourself happier and more energetic. Misol-Ha is located on the way to Palenque; next to it there is a … More Nature: Travel to Cascada de Misol-Ha, Chiapas. 

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