The Mission buzzed with excitement Dec. 21, 2012, as the U.S. Department of Education selected San Francisco’s Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) to receive a $30 million Promise Neighborhoods Implementation Grant.
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Muralist unveils new piece
Recently, muralist and former Mission resident Juana Alicia inaugurated a new set of murals on the walls of El Centro Chicano at Stanford University. California Poet Laureate and Stanford Graduate, Juan Felipe Herrera, titled the mural “The Spiral Word: El Codex Estanfor.” On Nov. 9 an inaugural ceremony was held where poet Rafael Jesús González […]
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Briefs 1/17/2013: Chile Mexico
CHILE: EIGHT EX-MILITARY MEMBERS ARE PROSECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF SONGWRITER VICTOR JARA On Dec. 28 a Chilean judge prosecuted eight former army officers for alleged involvement in the murder of songwriter Victor Jara, which occurred on Sept. 16, 1973 during the coup d’état led by Augusto Pinochet. The decision made by judge Miguel […]
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In Memory – Jon Fromer
Jon Fromer, noted activist, television producer, educator, and musician, died Wednesday night after a long battle with cancer. Jon’s touching and captivating musical style was an inspiration to thousands of engrossed listeners, each one who felt a personal connection to Fromer’s songs of social justice and freedom.
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Conversation with Moïse Touré
Where: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission St. (at 25th Street) Admission: $5 donation For more info: galleryasst@missionculturalcenter.org (415) 821-1155 www.missioncuturalcenter.org
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Navidad Negra: Celebración Navideña Afro Peruana
El Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts y el Tradición Peruana Cultural Center invitan a participar en la “Bajada de Reyes”. Venga a conocer y disfrutar de esta fiesta afroperuana que da inicio a la temporada del “Verano Negro”, con la presentación de los grupos Jaranón y Bochinche, y Proyecto Perú Danza y Música, así […]
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Voices of Latin Rock Autism Awareness Benefit Concert
Where: Fox Theater, 2223 Broadway St., Redwood City Admission: $30 adv / $35 door For more info: www.latinrock.com
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“Diekafo”
The African Advocacy Network Presents: “Diekafo” – Speaking Together with Karamo Susso and His Band plus Mamadou and Vanessa. Karamo Susso is an international kora star, who grew up in a griot village in Mali, Africa, where he started playing kora as a child, and was performing for large crowds before he was big enough […]
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Mundo Maya Cacao Tasting Celebration
Sample pan dulce, cacao drinks, chocolate candy and more, in collaboration with Sixth Course Artisan Confections, La Victoria Bakery, La Cocina and L’s Café • Galería de la Raza, 2857 24th St.