A play by Evelina Fernandez. Inspired by Octavio Pazâs essay collection, The Labyrinth of Solitude, Evelina Fernandezâs acclaimed play explores universal themes of life, love and loss woven through the consciousness of multi-generations of Chicano life and culture. A wealthy and successful lawyer (Rivas) returns home for his motherâs funeral, whom he hasnât seen in […]
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From the streets of the Mission to City Hall, anti-eviction movement gains momentum
A series of recent actions have marked a movement spearheaded by community organizers and housing activists who demand that lawmakers and corporations show a social responsibility to the city and its residents.
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Latino/a Life in the Bay: The results are in!
Thank you to all those who entered our first Photography Contest and Exhibit: Latino/a Life in the Bay. We were impressed with the quality of your entries, and our exhibit was a success!
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A Latino voterâs guide to Propositions A-D
Students in the Latino Politics class at the SFSU College of Ethnic Studies have carefully researched local Measures AâD in order to understand what changes are being proposed and how those changes might affect the Latino community.
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Remembering the dead with respect
A group of visual artists with developmental disabilities are celebrating Dia de los Muertos with an exhibition about their own interpretation of this traditionally Mexican holiday.
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Pepe Mujica: Not a typical president
JosĂ© Alberto Mujica, president of Uruguay, addressed world leaders at the 68th session of the United Nationsâ General Assembly.
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Pepe Mujica: un presidente poco comĂșn
JosĂ© Alberto Mujica, presidente de Uruguay, atrajo las miradas de dignatarios internacionales el pasado 24 de septiembre durante su intervenciĂłn en la 68° Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York. âSoy del sur y vengo del sur a esta Asambleaâ, exclamĂł Mujica como forma de presentaciĂłn. âCargo inequĂvocamente con los millones de compatriotas […]
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Community honors life and death through tradition
The new exhibit at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, âLa Llorona: Weeping for the Life and Death of the Mission District,â gives community members, artists, and students an avenue to express their love and grief for their community and the death of its cultural identity.
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City College advocates protest at accrediting commissionâs office
Over 100 students, teachers and staff carpooled to the Accrediting Commission of California Junior Collegesâ (ACCJC) main office in Novato on Oct. 11 to rally against the ruling that threatens to close City College by the end of next semester.