At a glance, the orange card looks like any other loterĂa square one might see at a family party or one that a teenager might call out at a youth group. But instead of displaying a campana or a melon, this card shows the outline of an eye. And it’s not the cover of a […]
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COVID-19: The Worst Is Yet to Come, Warn Medical Exports at Ethnic Media Services Briefing
The United States, currently leading the world in the number of people infected with coronavirus, is at the crest of fully experiencing the pandemic, a panel of medical experts and community health advocates told reporters March 27. The U.S. has registered more than 136,000 infections and approximately 2,400 deaths, according to March 26 data from […]
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Humanitarian Crisis Brewing for Undocumented People
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Beneath the rubble of the collapsing economy, there are lives which may be lost in the silence. COVID-19 has brought the United States economy to its knees, but for undocumented people, the crisis means absolute […]
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With Medical Safety Gear Scarce, People Are Stepping Up. Here’s Help On Ways To Help
Increasingly desperate pleas from health care workers and public authorities for donations of face masks and other protective gear are an unsettling sign of just how unprepared American hospitals are for the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Alison Cooke, assistant chief of hospital medicine for Kaiser Permanente-San Francisco, warned recently that her institution had less than a […]
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Was The Novel Coronavirus Really Sneaky In Its Spread To The U.S.? Experts Say No
Unveiling a series of policies meant to mitigate the threat of COVID-19, President Donald Trump also sought to respond to criticism that his administration has been slow to deal with what is now a worldwide pandemic. In particular, the president defended his administration on the issue of insufficient testing resources and what experts say is […]
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Mission loses a champion among champions
Long-time community activist and Board member of AcciĂłn Latina Emilio Victorio Sanchez was found dead on March 20 of unknown causes. He was 66-years-old. After returning from a visit with family in Mexico on March 14, Emilio was found dead in his apartment by San Francisco police. Cause of death is under investigation. At the […]
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Homage to an Honorable Friend
Emilio Victorio Sanchez ¡Presente! In your smile there was always comfort, In your heart there was always love for the people, In your eyes there was always a great understanding of hope, And in your voice there was always strength to challenge social injustices. Emilio Victorio Sanchez… Your presence always inspired friendship, Your laughter always […]
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Vulnerable, but Unvanquished: A Story of Elder Wisdom in Times of Epic Crisis
My father’s head tilts on his left shoulder when he sleeps in his favorite leather recliner. He spends most of his waking hours sleeping. When he’s awake, he’s waving and looking out at the Excelsior neighborhood street from the window of the home my mom forced him to buy after they moved out of our […]
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Solidarity in the times of coronavirus
“Here comes the plague, she likes to dance, and when she’s rocking around, she’s the queen of the town!” Enrique Guzmán, Mexican singer VERACRUZ, MÉXICO—In these quarantined times, as the world holes up in their homes (except those who do not have one), all kinds of responses to the crisis begin to appear on social […]
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Resources for the Latino Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
With the progression of COVID-19, our community looks for resources and information. The authorities in San Francisco have issued a shelter in place order for the city’s residents in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The measure will be effective until April 7, meaning that people should remain at home except for: Getting […]