The Womenâs Building hosts a night of healing and liberation through the arts! Artists Against Rape features spoken word, music and art from local poets, artists and activists, who are speaking out against and healing from sexual violence. This yearâs event showcases work that makes connections between youth culture, sexual violence and social issues by […]
Opening Event for âGathering the Embers: The Spirit of Homeâ
Multi-disciplinary performers will connect past and present with an evening of story and performance. Where:Â SOMArts, 934 Brannan St. When:Â Friday, 7-9:30 p.m. Admission:Â $8 in advance-$10 at the door For more info: http://www.somarts.org/spiritofhome/
19th annual National Day to Stop Police Brutality Press Conference and Rally
If you are treated like a drug dealer or a gang member because of the color of your skin, or if you have a loved one who locked up as part of the prison industrial complex, or you just hate how other people are treated, join the nationwide âmonth of resistanceâ to mass incarceration, police […]
MCCLA Community Meet and Greet
The Mission Cultural Centerâs first community meeting of 2014. Community members can learn about programing and activities as well as upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and more. MCCLA also welcomes your feedback, ideas and suggestions. Where: Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts, 2868 Mission St. Admission: Free For more info: www.missionculturalcenter.org/
Latino Heritage Fair
The fair will showcase the SF Latino Historical Society and SF Heritageâs âNuestra Historia,â including a project to create a city-wide historic context statement; the Latino Digital Archive Group, which is preserving Latino History into the digital future Where:Â San Francisco Public Library, main branch (Latino Community room), 100 Larkin St. Admission:Â Free For more info:Â http://www.sfheritage.org/october-11-sf-latino-heritage-fair/
MEX Collects: Recent Gifts & Acquisitions
 An exhibition featuring a dramatic selection of over 30 pieces recently gifted to The Mexican Museum. Exhibit runs through Jan. 18, 2015; Visuals are available upon request. Where: Fort Mason Center, Building D, Marina Blvd. and Buchanan Street Admission: Free For more info: www.mexicanmuseum.org / (415) 202-9700
Familia de adolescente apuñalado quiere se juzgue a sospechoso como adulto
Precisamente un mes después de que Rashawn Williams, un muchacho de 14 años de edad, fue apuñalado afuera de una tienda de autoservicio en el Distrito de la Misión por un compañero de clase de la escuela secundaria, su familia colocó este 2 de octubre su imagen en el césped afuera del Palacio de Justicia.
The fight for the 16th St. BART plaza continues
Protesters in the Mission District rallied on Oct. 4 to mark the one-year anniversary of the fight against a proposed market-rate development at the 16th Street BART plaza, an area where the Missionâs low-income and homeless have found sanctuary for many years. Activists and locals fear that the project at 1979 Mission Street threatens to displace the neighborhoodâs historically working-class and minority residents.
Nuevo impuesto sobre bebidas dañara la comunidad latina
Conforme ganan terreno la campaña para incrementar salarios y el movimiento nacional de sindicalización de trabajadores de comida råpida, surge una inspiradora historia en Nueva York.

