Almost immediately after Russia invaded their southwest neighbor Ukraine in late February, San Francisco showed up to City Hall on Thursday, February 24, 2022 to condemn the imperial aggression and advocate for those facing the horrors of war in the region.
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PODCAST: Gentrification & Displacement with housing activist Fernando Marti
Fernando MartĂ, the Co-Director for the Council of Community Housing Organizations, talks to us about the housing crisis here in San Francisco. He focuses on how gentrification and discrimination has led to the displacement of the working class as well as including his own personal experience with eviction.
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SFUSD Celebrates Black History in February, All-Year Round
As a school district that values diversity, we believe Black History should be celebrated 365 days a year — 366 in a leap year. The diverse histories, experiences, stories and voices of Black people should be recognized, honored, and uplifted every day. We also value the fundamental opportunity Black History Month offers schools to acknowledge […]
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From Havana to the Mission: Cuban hairdresser shares migration story
The sound of the dryer can be heard from the sidewalk as one approaches Omar and Cristian’s salon. The light enters through the windows and the reflections of passing cars are seen in the mirrors. La Cubana runs her fingers through a customer’s hair, “done?” she asks. She finishes combing his hair, walks to the […]
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A conversation with recalled School Board President Gabriela Lopez
I spoke with Gabriela Lopez before and after the February 15 recall election to discuss her thoughts about the recall, her career hopes beyond working on the school board, and to learn a little about what makes her tick. Before she was president of a normally-innocuous public body which, until recently, was facing a recall […]
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Bonds’ denial reinforces Hall of Shame of American sports
“If the past has nothing to say to the present, history may go on sleeping undisturbed in the closet where the system keeps its old disguises.” – Eduardo Galeano, Uruguayan author A few weeks ago, one of the best baseball players of all time, the San Francisco Giant Barry Bonds, was denied induction into the […]
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El Tecolote says goodbye to dedicated past contributor Ken E. Segovia
At times it can be challenging to reflect on the passing of a friend. But the passing of Ken E. Segovia has made it easier because of his longtime devotion and support for El Tecolote. Ken was 83 when he died on Jan. 4, 2022 after a long illness. Many times he would stop by […]
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Historic Potrero Gas Station to Be Preserved
Despite the construction of a four-story, four-unit building at 1100 Potrero Ave., the historic gas station on the premises will be rehabilitated and preserved in its current location. The former filling station is clad by smooth metal panels with a sliding steel door entrance and fixed, steel-sash windows. A gable roof extends from the front […]
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Recalled
The Board of Education being successfully recalled in San Francisco is a matter of dark money style politics San Francisco’s Special Election on Feb. 15 — which culminated in the successful recall of Board of Education President Gabriela LĂłpez and commissioners Alison Collins and Faauuga Moliga — garnered unprecedented national media coverage and heavy financial […]
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PODCAST: Never Giving Up with Rebeca Lane
Our Cultura podcast with Guatemalan rapper and activist Rebeca Lane, discussing the creative process and cultural resilience.