The members of the grassroots San Jose women’s group Cihuatl Tlatocan have been busy finishing up the last minute preparations for the upcoming 5th Annual Frida Fundraising Event on Friday, July 30. The event has many special activities and programs including performances by Sol y Luna Folklorico Dance Group, Kalizay Hip Hop, “Son Las Fridas” Jarocho Son and more. … [Read more...] about Cihuatl Tlatocan Presents the 5th Annual Frida Fundraising Event
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August 2010 Events Calendar
Bay Area Premier of Quien dijo Miedo | August 4 Quien dijo miedo, a documentary that depicts history the struggle of the Honduran people to resist dictatorship, imposed after the army's overthrow of the democratically elected government on June 28, 2009. Producer Katia Lara will be present after the film for a short director's. Spanish with English subtitles and … [Read more...] about August 2010 Events Calendar
Kickin’ Off the First Annual Salinas Music & Arts Summit
by Vanessa Garcia The first annual Salinas Music & Arts Summit kicked off on July 11th at Natividad Creek Park. The festival was spearheaded by Rafael Garcia, who envisioned an event where local musicians could showcase their talent in a festival setting, introduce the community to its local art, and expose Salinas youth to the various art programs available to … [Read more...] about Kickin’ Off the First Annual Salinas Music & Arts Summit
The LoDown on SB1070
by Vanessa Garcia The Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, also known as Arizona Senate Bill 1070, works towards identifying, prosecuting, and deporting undocumented immigrants. The bill will make it a crime for those who fail to carry immigration documents, and would give police the power to detain an individual who is suspected to being in the … [Read more...] about The LoDown on SB1070
Dolores Huerta 80th Birthday Celebration Benefit: Weaving Movements Together
Dolores Huerta Celebrates 80th Birthday with "Weaving Movements Together" Benefit Concert. Santana to Perform with Latin-Jazz Great - Pete Escovedo's Band. Co-Hosted by Martin Sheen, Ed Begley Jr., Benjamin Bratt and Others, Plus Special Musical Performances by Rapper-Activist Zack de la Rocha and World Music Singer-Songwriter Lila Downs Tickets go on Sale Through … [Read more...] about Dolores Huerta 80th Birthday Celebration Benefit: Weaving Movements Together