Indigenous organizer Jackie Fielder builds on grassroots support for District 9 campaign
The dimly lit El Rio bar quieted to a lull as people of all ages spilled out onto the patio adorned with warm bulb lights on…

Long-time Mission activist Roberto Hernandez Seeks District 9 Supervisor Seat
With some 200 supporters joining him on the steps of City Hall, long-time Mission community activist Roberto Hernandez formally launched his campaign for District 9 supervisor, a District…
Joining a growing chorus for solidarity
In these dark days, when violence and lies come together to create chaos in our consciences, a new energy is born. Finally, many of us have refound our…
The pioneering sound of DJ Quest
Among the lively and energetic sounds of the Mission District’s Latin American Independence celebration, a small stage at the center of 24th Street, adorned with flags from various…
Is the Israel-Palestine War Deepening U.S. Inter-Ethnic Hate?
As the bloody war between Israel and Palestine escalates, so does antisemitic and Islamophobic U.S. hate. In a Friday, Oct. 13 Ethnic Media Services briefing, experts discussed the…
Reel Natives: Film Festival celebrates indigenous voices on screen
As the longest-running event promoting and celebrating Indigenous filmmaking, the American Indian Film Festival (AIFF) opens its 48th season stronger than ever. Beginning on Nov. 3 and running…
A call to end the annihilation and dehumanization of Palestinians
If you’re familiar with this newspaper — a project born of the struggle for Ethnic Studies — then you know where we have historically stood in regards to…



