Tag: Latinos

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

April 25, 2015

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:

FLOWER POWER.

July 16, 2014

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.

7 Years Connecting Latino and other Professionals.

June 30, 2014

LAM Network, an online/offline group connecting professionals for career and entertainment, celebrates 7 years of success. July 18. W Hotel. San Francisco. #LAM7 (San Francisco) – LAM Network, an online and offline organization that connects professionals for business, career development, and entertainment, is celebrating 7 years of success on July 18, with a grand gathering … More 7 Years Connecting Latino and other Professionals.

This weekend: Get Ready for Carnaval San Francisco!

May 23, 2014

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!

A human being in each undocumented immigrant

May 5, 2014

Empathy. Compassion. Economic realism. Congressmen Mike Thompson and Luis Gutierrez spoke about it while emphasizing the importance of immigration reform becoming real in Congress this summer, to a group of about 120 people during “Connecting Latino Voices,” a community gathering on May 3rd, at the beautiful Chateau St. Jean vineyard in Kenwood, Sonoma County. “It … More A human being in each undocumented immigrant

Connecting Latino Voices! – ¡Conectando Voces Latinas!

April 26, 2014

Immigration Reform. Latino leadership. Congressman Mike Thompson invites you to “Connecting Latino Voices,” a reception honoring Latino Leaders. Special guest: Congressman Luis Gutierrez. Saturday, May 3rd. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. VJB Vineyards & Cellars. 60 Shaw Ave., Kenwood, CA. *Next to Santa Rosa, off of Hwy 12* You are invited! $45. Mary Jane Bowker … More Connecting Latino Voices! – ¡Conectando Voces Latinas!

Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman

December 12, 2013

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

En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer

March 5, 2013

Marzo es el Mes Internacional de la Mujer.

¡Viva Zapata!

August 8, 2012

Happy Birthday Emiliano Zapata!     On August 8, 1879 Emiliano Zapata was born in a small town near Cuautla, state of Morelos, Mexico. Zapata was the most important leader for the Mexican Revolution.    He is considered a martyr as he was betrayed and killed a couple of months before his 40th birthday, in 1919. … More ¡Viva Zapata!

The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…

June 16, 2012

…and the the dangling carrot to get the Latino Vote, to get the NPP vote, and to get the vote of others who appreciate the contributions of immigrants, is anything related to changing our current immigration system. The more I learn about the “break” announced by President Obama to some qualifying DREAM ACT students, often … More The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…

Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!

June 8, 2012

Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!.

5 de Mayo at Dolores Park, San Francisco – Well Done!

May 9, 2012

Family oriented, alcohol free, truly multicultural and entertaining, that is how the 5 de Mayo celebration at Dolores Park in San Francisco’s Mission District was last Saturday. The festival celebrates the Battle of Puebla where the Mexican army defeated the French on May 5, 1862. The event was organized by Mission Neighborhood Centers in partnership with the … More 5 de Mayo at Dolores Park, San Francisco – Well Done!

No Party Preference – But Still Standing Up for Something

April 24, 2012

As a relatively new voter, I do not have a preference for any political party. I am an NPP (No Party Preference). Even though I recognize the good in both Republicans and Democrats, I am bored with their constant fighting and I am not attracted enough to be part of either one of them. Since … More No Party Preference – But Still Standing Up for Something