Que los dejen vender, y que los dejen en paz

Vendedores ambulantes Latinos del Distrito de la Misión de San Francisco demandan que les permitan reanudar sus puestos y ventas en la calle, que la Ciudad les compense financieramente por sus pérdidas y gastos a raíz de la prohibición que entró en vigor a finales de Noviembre. Latino street vendors from the Mission District of … More Que los dejen vender, y que los dejen en paz

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Night of “El Grito” in San Francisco

Mexicans in the San Francisco Bay Area celebrated the night of “El Grito” on Friday, Sep 15th, which precedes Independendence Day (September 16th). San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed welcomed community and business leaders for a ceremony at City Hall, followed by the enactment of El Grito’s “¡Viva México! at the balcony. The event was organized … More Night of “El Grito” in San Francisco

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Day of the Dead Events Continue Through November 18th at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

(San Francisco) – The activities around the Day of the Dead have been non-stop at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) since late October. In addition to an abundance of events around November 2nd, the actual Day of the Dead, hundreds of students have visited the altars and art installations daily, while the … More Day of the Dead Events Continue Through November 18th at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

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10 Facts About Hispanics in the United States, 2020 edition.

Despite the pandemic, the United States government recognizes the contributions and culture of Hispanics in the United States. The 2020 edition of Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th and will continue through October 15th, highlighting the cultural and socio-economical contributions of more than 60 million Latinos in this country, mostly online, with a few … More 10 Facts About Hispanics in the United States, 2020 edition.

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

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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Finally, a Permanent Home for The Mexican Museum to Celebrate Art, Culture, and Heritage.

By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – Around 350 people gathered Tuesday, July 19, by what will be the permanent home for The Mexican Museum in the Yerba Buena Gardens Art District in San Francisco, a dream long-time-in-the-making.  The Mexican Museum is a source of great pride for Mexicans living in California whether categorized as Chicanos, Mexican-Americans, Latinos, Hispanics, … More Finally, a Permanent Home for The Mexican Museum to Celebrate Art, Culture, and Heritage.

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Un mexicano recibirá el más alto honor en las artes folclóricas de Estados Unidos.

Como en la foto de arriba, a Don Artemio Posadas seguido se le ve sumido en su música. Esa noche estaba participando en un fandango en la casa de los Beltrán, y junto a él, tocaba Maria de la Rosa otra líder de este movimiento cultural.Un fandango es una fiesta de son jarocho, y cuando … More Un mexicano recibirá el más alto honor en las artes folclóricas de Estados Unidos.

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2020-Updated: 5 Facts About Día de Los Muertos.

s By Lupita Peimbert. The Day of the Dead, celebrated each year on November 2nd, is a widely known tradition in Mexico and Central America. For Mexicans, this is a rich cultural heritage, spiritual and mystic. For the rest of the world, this is popular culture. In the USA, this can be a suitable example … More 2020-Updated: 5 Facts About Día de Los Muertos.

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Telling Immigrant Stories Accurately.

By Lupita Peimbert. Fruitvale is a predominantly Mexican and immigrant neighborhood on the East side of Oakland, California. Many of the families there hold tight to the customs and traditions of the country they originally came from. Food, for instance, has been kept authentic. One can easily find tacos, birria, menudo, huaraches, tortas ahogadas, and … More Telling Immigrant Stories Accurately.

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Help Children Participate in Carnaval San Francisco. Here is How:

By Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – Hundreds of children dance and play, marching in the parade, celebrating Carnaval San Francisco every year. Thousands of adults and families show up for this free, public event during Memorial Weekend. As these pictures from Carnaval SF 2014 show, colorful costumes from around the world fill the streets, making participants proud of … More Help Children Participate in Carnaval San Francisco. Here is How:

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FLOWER POWER.

AN INVITATION. Join LOS CIEN at the FLOWER POWER event on July 23rd, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This is part of the Sonoma County Fair 2014. Your $30 ticket goes to scholarships for deserving students. By attending, you’ll get to mingle with CIEN Latinos and friends, for an evening of remembrance of wonderful times for many. … More FLOWER POWER.

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