by Marcela Davison Aviles I voiced opposition to the candidacy of Donald Trump in several published Op-Eds, so with the conclusion of the election I actually started thinking about leaving the country. I looked for my passport and birth certificate - the Mexican American community is full of testimonials about immigration officials knocking on the door in the middle of the … [Read more...] about Why I’m Not Panicking … Yet.
Archives for November 2016
The Best Colors For Fall
We're well into autumn now, and that means we've successfully established the season's trends for 2016. Choker necklaces and velvet tops are definitely all the rage, but it's the colors that are really turning heads. We're certainly not short on inspiration this year! Pantone recently released a report on fashionable autumn colors. Among the ten selections from the world's … [Read more...] about The Best Colors For Fall
What I Want Now: Cold Shoulder Looks
by Linda Castillo Have you ever had a piece of clothing from your youth that will forever be in your memories? One of my favorite 90s look was a tight, short, black, cold shoulder dress. I clearly remember wearing it out to go dancing at City Nights in San Francisco. So you can imagine how happy I was to see the cold shoulder fashion trend start to make waves again. Here … [Read more...] about What I Want Now: Cold Shoulder Looks
Corridos the Remix: The New American Musical
Corridos the Remix by Luis Valdez, writer of Zoot Suit and winner of a 2016 National Medal of the Arts, is a unique fusion of music, theatre, opera, mime and comedy. While the title is Spanish, the songs and stories come from the Latino, African American, Asian, Portuguese and French cultures, using both traditional and contemporary material and music. Dates: 11/8/2016 - … [Read more...] about Corridos the Remix: The New American Musical
Captain Mama’s Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá
by Linda Castillo In honor of Veterans Day, I'd like to share a children’s book review of Captain Mama’s Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá written by veteran entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato. She served as an officer in the active duty U.S. Air Force for nearly a decade and she is inspiring children to explore STEM careers like aviation in the Captain Mama bilingual … [Read more...] about Captain Mama’s Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá