When California passed legislation last year granting the state’s undocumented students access to education funding, supporters like Miguel Martinez—who is undocumented—welcomed the move as a major victory. But with a soaring deficit and across-the-board cuts, he and others say their futures remain uncertain.
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Breves 29/3/2012: Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador
Colombia: Sexta cumbre de las Americas pudiera considerar la legalizacioun de drogas y otros asuntos La sexta cumbre de la Organización de Estados Americanos tomará lugar del 14-15 de abril en Cartagena, Colombia. El tema del encuentro será, “Conectando las Américas: Compañeros para Prosperidad.” La junta es única ya que es la primera vez […]
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Briefs 3/29/2012: Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador
Columbia: Sixth summit of the Americas may address legalization of drugs and other contentious issues The sixth summit of the Organization of American States will be held April 14-15 in Cartagena, Colombia. The theme of the summit will be, “Connecting the Americas: Partners for Prosperity.” The meeting is unique because it will be the […]
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La Tania Baile Flamenco
La Tania, an award winning and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer, presents “Despertar es un Color,” featuring six accomplished dancers and a deeply moving trio of voice, guitar and violin, that displays the quintessential roots of Flamenco, while taking an innovative approach with ensemble work. Joining the cast on stage are guest singers Felix de […]
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8th Annual CubaCaribe Festival of Music & Dance
Featuring Arenas Dance Company, Las Que Son Son, Rueda con Ritmo and more Admission: $20 advance (www.brownpapertickets.com), $24 door Venue: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St. For more info: www.cubacaribe.org (415) 826-4441
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Puerto Rican Music by “Cuerdas y Tambó y la Familia Dávila”
Featuring Senegalese food & drinks. Venue: Bissap Baobab, 3372 19th St. For more info: (415) 282-9043 • mikeydavy@gmail.com
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WritersCorps Poetry Projection Project
WritersCorps invites video artists & filmmakers of all ages to create work based on youth writing, to be screened during National Poetry Month in April at the MCC and online at WritersCorps.org. WritersCorps will award two $200 cash prizes, one prize awarded to the best film made by an adult age 23 and over, and […]
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Yo Vengo a Ofrecer mi Corazón: Honoring the Memory of Mercedes Sosa (July 9, 1935 – October 3, 2009)
A tribute to the life and music of Mercedes Sosa! La Peña del Sur and MCC present a live concert performance featuring the musical mastery of Rafael Manríquez, Ingrid Rubis, MamaKoatl, and Daniel Velazquez Admission: $12 general, $10 students and seniors Venue: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St. For more info: (415) 285-2155
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Lorna Dee Cervantes Poetry Open Mic
Mission poet Lorna Dee Cervantes hosts a monthly open mic series, every first Wednesday of the month Admission: free Venue: Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th St. For more info: (415) 824-1761 • www.lornadice.blogspot.com
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E pluribus one %
A 13 city, bi-national day of action, featuring a street theater, afternoon music, skits and public education. Starring: The Dancing Ambassadors, with music by Brass Liberation Orchestra. Produced by: Occupy SF; Just Cause; American Friends Service Committee; Berkeley Copwatch; Coalition on Homelessness; Community Housing Partnership; Great Tortilla Conspiracy; Poor Magazine; SF Living Wage Coalition; Sacramento […]