The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C. is premiering a 2020 exhibition to showcase nationwide works by Chicano artists through the civil rights era, also known as, ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965-Now. The exhibition was previously set to premier on Sep 11, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the opening […]
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Photo Essay: Justice for Sean Monterrosa
Friends and family of Sean Monterrosa, a 22-year-old man from Bernal Heights who was shot by Vallejo Police while holding his hands up during a protest against police brutality, organized a block party in remembrance of his life, the First Annual Tucan(s) Day, on Sunday July 12. The event, held near San Francisco’s Holly Park, […]
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Hany Abuelrous: July 22, 1959—July 1, 2020
يرØمه†‬الله It is with enormous sadness that we bid farewell to a member of our Mission District community and Calle 24 family. Hany Abuelrous, beloved father, husband and business owner, lost his battle with cancer on July 1, 2020. He was 60. Originally from Palestine, Hany met his wife Lamea, who is also from […]
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The Feeling of a Mexican-American on racism, colorism in Latino culture
On June 3, I went to a Black Lives Matter protest in the Mission. I wanted to interview the Latino community to find out what else we could do to support the Black community? “I am Mexican and I see that we have a lot of internalized racism, specifically colorism. We have a lot of […]
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The BDS movement is the most effective way to combat Israel’s colonialism
On July 1, Israel plans to move forward with settlements in the occupied West Bank. The plan has been condemned by the UN. In contrast the EU has shown support for the annexation plan-with the European Investment Bank providing Israel a $170 million dollar loan for a desalination plant. This kind of double talk from […]
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The Asian American Role in BLM
We as Asian Americans, have a unique position in this country and because of that, we have a unique responsibility. We are positioned somewhat, in the middle of a racially hierarchical society. We are not white and not quite fully accepted as Americans, yet not Black; so we are not feared or perceived as a […]
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Rethinking schools: Voices from the pandemic
There has been a lot of conversations between politicians, school leaders, and teachers about how to best manage the challenges of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Arise High School, located in Oakland where I teach Spanish classes, we have responded to the same difficulties that a lot of schools are facing during the […]
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Death in detention: advocates denounce ICE’s refusal to release most vulnerable
At the May 28 memorial service in San Francisco for a 74-year-old man who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, Bay Area community members and faith leaders spoke out against unsafe conditions immigrants face in for-profit ICE facilities. Choung Woong Ahn, a medically vulnerable senior, died at Mesa Verde Detention Facility on May […]
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Affected by COVID-19 And Can’t Afford Food? Start Here
The COVID-19 pandemic has economically affected thousands of people—unemployment continues to rise, as does the number of cases. Many people, now more than ever, are in need of resources for their families, and one of them is food. While not all food banks are open due to the pandemic, many have continued the work of […]
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Mission Housing adapts to pandemic to continue serving residents
The low-income senior housing community at 670 Valencia Street was designed to encourage socializing amongst its residents. Common spaces like a library, a community garden and a physical therapy room were built near circulation routes to make it as easy as possible for seniors to be active participants of Alcántara Court, a complex managed by […]