This night is presented as part of Carnaval San Francisco, the largest multi-cultural celebration on the West Coast. The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel will feature music from their 2013 release âSan Francisco,â which is a homage to San Franciscoâs rich Latin musical heritage that boasts innovative arrangements and novel rhythmic grooves. The result is a fiery […]
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A Hot Night In Old Havana â Tito y Su Son De Cuba
Tito y su Son de Cuba blends traditional Cuban musicâchachacha, son montuno, guaracha, bolero, danzonâwith many other worldwide known styles like bossa nova and latin jazz, resulting in a potent hybrid that is sometimes relaxing and other times energetic. The inclusion of the Cuban Tres Guitar makes this traditional Cuban music come to life! Son […]
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Documented: A film by an undocumented American
 In 2011, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in the New York Times Magazine. âDocumentedâ chronicles his journey to America from the Philippines as a child; his journey through America as an immigration reform activist/provocateur; and his journey inward as he reconnects with his mother, whom he hasnât seen […]
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Looming development project at 16th & Mission sparks controversy
Community members and organizers gathered at the Victoria Theatre to express deep concerns about a looming development project across the street at the 16th Street BART plaza.
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Immigration 101: Guidelines for Mexicans seeking asylum for fear of cartel violence
Many have been applying for asylum at the border, showing up with their families and declaring a fear of returning to their hometowns.
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New bill addresses abuse of immigrants in prison system
Just a few days after detainees at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington ended their nearly 2-month hunger strike, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced legislation that would improve standards and living conditions in detention centers across the country.
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Neighborhood nonprofit provides reentry aid to former prisoners
The last time he was released from prison, Robert âFleetwoodâ Bowden didnât have anywhere to turn.
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The Mission prepares for a World-Cup-themed Carnaval
The Brava Theater was unexpectedly packed on the evening of April 26 and some patrons found themselves turned away from a sold-out show crowning this yearâs King and Queen of the San Francisco Carnaval. A total of 20 contestants vied for the sought-after titlesâcompeting in three-minute dance routines and in full Carnaval get-upâbefore a panel […]
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‘Documented’ magnifies the immigrant struggle
In an effort to diversify programming at the Roxie Theaterâone of the oldest theaters in San Franciscoâa documentary will be shown starting on May 15, centered around the 11 million undocumented people who live in this country, thousands of which live in this city and neighborhood.