Editor: If San Franciscoâs Mission District were a wild animal, it would be on the endangered species list. The neighborhood is hunted by predatory real estate developers who toss out longtime tenants like last weekâs garbage, encroached upon by relentless and City Hall-sanctioned gentrification, undernourished by new immigrants (who can no longer afford to move […]
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Protest against gentrification erupts in the Mission
A lively blend of percussion and anger roared through the Mission District, where some 400 people assembled on Oct. 12 in a historic protest amid an escalating housing crisis.
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Alex Nogales addresses Latinosâ role in the media
Founded in 1986, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) has waged over 27 years of media advocacy work on behalf of the Latino community.
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Law grants domestic workers right to overtime pay
The California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights signed into effect by Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 26 gives housekeepers, nannies and caregivers for the elderly or people with disabilities the right to overtime pay.
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Residents rally against displacements
Approximately 100 in the South of Market area gathered to protest against the a trend of evictions taking place in the neighborhood. Demonstrators from various San Francisco neighborhoods, such as the Mission and Chinatown districts showed their support.
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News Brief: El Salvador
Closing of human rights bastion raises concerns Multiple social organizations gathered on Oct. 5 in front of San Salvadorâs Metropolitan Cathedral to protest the closure of Tutela Legal, an entity founded by the Archbishop in 1982 to investigate human rights violations during the armed conflict that occurred between 1980 and 1992 in the country. […]
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The Mexican Museum: From Posada to the present
One hundred years after his death, Jose Guadalupe Posadaâs body of work continues to inspire practicing artists in the 21st century on themes of social justice, human equality and Chicano/Latino identity. Posada, referred to as the grandfather of printmaking, was known around the world for his use of satire and political engagement. The Mexican Museumâs […]
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Prominent figure of the Chicano art movement dies
Surrounded by his loved ones, Jose Montoyaâa leading professor, activist, poet, and prominent figure of the Chicano art movement, died on Sept. 26 at the age of 81 due to lymphoma in his Sacramento home.
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Organizations discuss concerns with rapidly changing Mission District
A diverse audience of community leaders, advocates and residents filled The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics on Sept. 23 to discuss the rapid changes happening in the Mission.
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Grupos debaten preocupaciones sobre cambios en la MisiĂłn
Una audiencia de lĂderes comunitarios, defensores y residentes llenĂł el Centro Eric Quezada de Cultura y PolĂtica el 23 de septiembre para discutir los cambios que se estĂĄn suscitando en la MisiĂłn.