Saul Landau, an acclaimed journalist, filmmaker, activist, and professor who covered social and political causes in the United States and abroad, especially in Latin America, died on Sept. 19 at his home in Alameda after a two year battle with bladder cancer. He was 77.
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Community initiative launches in the Mission
Children, parents and local community organizations gathered on Sept. 7 at John OāConnell High School for the launch of a community-wide initiative that promises to provide economic stability and support to Mission District students and their families.
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Cal Performances
Bring your friends and family for a day of free live performances throughout the U.C. Berkley campus. Where: U.C. Berkeley Admission: Free For more info: (510) 642-9988 / www.calperformances.org
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11 Annual Excelsior Festival
Live music, arts, crafts, music & activities for families. Come enjoy multicultural food as well! Featuring a live performance by the musical act āAdelanteā Where: Mission Street at Ocean Avenue Admission: Free For more info: www.excelsiorfestival.org
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Hondurans anticipate change with upcoming elections
With the landmark Honduran presidential election on Nov. 24 rapidly approaching, many Hondurans living at home and across the Americas are rallying for support in preparation.
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World Cup: Contenders emerge from qualifying matches
With only nine months remaining, many countries have guaranteed their spots in the most important international event in soccer. In Europe, two major teams have guaranteed their spots with convincing victories. Playing a good game at Turin Stadium in Italy -with a nice goal by Mario Balotelli, Italy beat the Czech Republic 2-1, qualifying them […]
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35 years of health and well-being for the community
Founded in 1978 by a group of Chicanos and Latinos who saw a lack of mental health services in their community, Instituto Familiar de La Raza (IFR) became the first integrated community mental health clinic in San Francisco.
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Childrenās poetry festival comes to the Mission
AcciĆ³n Latina and Talleres de PoesĆa invite the whole community to participate in the 2nd Annual of Flor y Canto Festival for Our Children, a neighborhood cultural festival celebrating Latino identity. This event will bring literature to childrenās lives, so that through reading and the enjoyment of poetry and the living word, it will open […]
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Jean Franco pays tribute to artist Frida Kahlo
Jean Franco not only opened the door of his Mission home, which with a notable collection of books, photographs, prints and apparel resembles an art galleryāhe opened the doors of his heart to embody the soul of Frida Kahlo. āWhen I discovered Frida in me I did not have enough courage to decide what I […]