This young man from Guadalajara decided to finally say “I am Gay.” By Lupita Peimbert (San Francisco) – A few days before the PRIDE San Francisco weekend and parade, 20-year-old Juan Pablo Fernandez can’t decide. Should he wear a very sexy outfit to PRIDE or should he be a little more conservative? – “I … More Out of the Closet in San Francisco, Muy a la PRIDE!
Contenido de Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – La comunidad LGBT y sus aliados están en éxtasis después del fallo de la Suprema Corte de Justicia a favor del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo en los 50 Estados de la Unión Americana. Esto convierte a Estados Unidos en el país #21 en legalizar esta … More Celebran fallo de la Corte Suprema sobre Matrimonios del Mismo Sexo.
“It is not only my right and my privilege to walk in the abundance God has for me, it is my responsibility…just as it is my responsibility to live the rest of my truth.” ~ Jan Denise
By Lupita Peimbert. Having just returned from a women’s weekend retreat led by Sarah Sandhill, I am looking at and thinking about men with different eyes. We have been conditioned to see each other as entirely different beings because of gender, when all of us are souls having a human experience. Sarah’s women retreat in … More Men, Women, and Gender.
But you must do it by tomorrow. Nice. No pressure. ;-)! By Lupita Peimbert. Editor, Lupitanews.com. Carnaval San Francisco is asking anybody who wishes to help, to contribute to a Parade Fund that will help children to buy their carnaval costumes and fully participate in this important –and very fun! community event in San Francisco’s Mission District. Contributions … More Calling the Altruist in You to Support Children from Carnaval San Francisco.
My thoughts matter. My feelings matter. My voice matters. And with or without anyone’s permission or approval, I will continue to be who I am and speak my truth. Even if it makes people angry. Even if it makes them uncomfortable. Even if they choose to leave. I refuse to shrink. I choose to take up … More I Refuse to Shrink
Estremece “Juana in a Million,” por su realismo. Es el monólogo de Vicky Araico, en San Francisco. Cuando personifica a los que participan en la historia de “Juana in a Million”, la actriz mexicana Vicky Araico cuenta los abusos y revive las desilusiones de millones de mujeres inmigrantes recién llegadas a otro país. Con una … More “Juana in a Million” – Poderoso Monólogo Sobre Mujer Migrante.
By Lupita Peimbert. Photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Two stories converge here. One is about bringing the opportunity of experiencing art to children and youth affected one way or another by neighborhood violence. The other is about Maria de Los Angeles, a young woman currently studying fine arts at Yale University School of Art, who … More Young artivist helps a community heal through art; people are mobilizing to help her, and we hope you’ll too.
(San Francisco) – 90 estudiantes de universidades mexicanas culminaron dos semanas de capacitación en el norte de California, en una reunión en la que estuvo presente el Secretario de relaciones exteriores José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, de visita en la región, y quien más tarde se reunió en privado con un selecto grupo de empresarios mexicanos … More Jóvenes emprendedores mexicanos expanden sus horizontes.
Vívelo para Creerlo. Por Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – Danza, música, teatro, y pláticas sobre experiencias de identidad conforman el festival cultural “MEX I AM, Live it to Believe it”, del 31 de Julio al 5 de Agosto en el centro de la ciudad. Lo organiza el Consulado de México en San Francisco, Conaculta, y … More Mex I am: Muestra Cultural de México en San Francisco.
I love the way this youth expressed their thoughts and feelings. Art is self-expression; it heals, it builds, it inspires. These four panes, painted by a group of youth called Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity. Despite their difficult circumstances (lack of family structure, money and support), they are moving on towards their dreams and goals! … More Tree of Life by Ambassadors of Hope.
By Lupita Peimbert. It was all about the students. The event by the Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce accomplished its goals: to give $1,000-dollar scholarships to 20 Latino students, to acknowledge their parents for their efforts, and to continue co-creating a community that embraces the Latino culture and supports the education of deserving youth. … More A Night for Latino Youth and Education.
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.
Those of us who work independently have as much freedom of time as the obligation to be productive. How do you keep yourself going in those days when you just do not feel like doing anything? I know and so do you, I am sure, that simply rituals may structure your work life: Start the … More How do you keep going?
Por Lupita Peimbert. Aprenderás. Entenderás Conocerás. Sabrás de donde viene el ¡SI SE PUEDE! 1. Aprenderás sobre California. La vida de una generación de inmigrantes forma parte de la historia y economía de California. No importa si eres de México, Argentina, o Nicaragua, el conocer las luchas y logros que otros hispanohablantes vivieron nos hace … More 7 Razones para ver la película de Cesar Chávez.
(Latino) – Technically a street, Balmy is referred to by long-time San Franciscans as an alley, and it is one literally colored by culture. Murals along the way tell stories of suffering, migration, and hope. Crossing 24th street in the Mission District, the tiny road is visited by dozens every day, local people and tourists who want to … More The Murals in Balmy Alley.
