With the Census rolling out in April of 2020, coordinators from the U.S. Census Bureau are working actively to engage hard-to-count communities to ensure their accurate representation on a national level. However, for hard-to-count Indigenous communities throughout the United States, participating in a federal survey can be a frightening prospect because of the long painful […]
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SF stands with El Paso against the violence of white supremacy
Amid the flowing music at 24th and Mission streets, Francisco Aguirre—in spite of the pain he was feeling—preached a message of solidarity and love. During an Aug. 7 vigil mourning the victims of the El Paso mass shooting, tears filled Aguirre’s eyes when he spoke of his son, Moises. Moises, who was threatened with incarceration […]
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All our children: A Latina mother bears witness
As a mother of two boys, and after decades of teaching and living in the Mission, I consider all the neighborhood youth my responsibility. Lately, I am profoundly preoccupied with the safety of immigrant children and children of color given the constant demonstration of their disposability at the hands of ICE, of the police, of […]
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USA: a country of love interrupted
Imagine a beautiful day. One inviting to get out and enjoy the warm sun of a fast disappearing summer. Maybe jump in the water. Or simply lay down on a beach, eyes closed, hearing the music of the waves and the cry of the seagulls as they fly above. Also around us, the sound of […]
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Salvadoran author traces his own migration experience in latest children’s book
The known stories of migrants are various and varied. Some are recent, others that date back to a past that reminds us that these obstacles persist. Some perhaps involve new characters, but with the circumstances the same or worse. This social phenomenon has gained special global attention after being documented and spread with great effort […]
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La Diáspora festival, a journey where we are walking together
Diaspora /dīˈaspərə/ (Greek: Dispersion): The dispersion of people and communities from their original homelands to different places of the world. I am not trying to alarm anyone, but I am an immigrant! And it is likely that if you are reading this you are too, or your parents, or your grandparents. We live in a community […]
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With time to act on climate change running out, San Franciscans get down to business
It was a busy afternoon at the San Francisco City Hall where roughly 100 people—including the Board of Supervisors, city officials, representatives of non-profit organizations and public—gathered for the city council meeting on Monday, July 22. Of all the items on the agenda, one was a pressing concern for all those in attendance: climate change. […]
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The importance of credit history for a good financial future
A good credit score is a gateway to obtain better financial opportunities. Unfortunately, today more than 100 million Americans do not have access to quality credit, either because their credit scores are too low or because they do not have enough credit history. The topic of credit is important for the Hispanic community. According to […]
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‘Root causes pilgrimage’ examines, explains the origins of Honduras’ migrant crisis
In 2016, Lazaro (whose name has been changed to protect the subject of this story) was a policeman in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. In 2017, Lazaro’s wife was hounded and harassed by drug traffickers who demanded that she protect their drug interests. When she refused multiple approaches, gang members decapitated her and shot […]
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2020 Census count to play a vital role in funding health for immigrant community
The Trump administration’s attempt to add a question about citizenship to the upcoming 2020 Census spread fear across many immigrant communities, leaving many discouraged from participating in the census, which could directly impact county funding and resources. Community groups around Alameda and San Francisco County however are making efforts to educate people on the importance […]