A real shock to learn about the passing of Brother Armando Vasquez-Ramos. It was only recent that he was sharing his continued spirit of working with DACA students and planning the next journey with them – crossing borders- and developing their consciousness and leadership for the future. He is crossing another border today and we cherish all his contributions that were always with integrity and in the interests of our communities. El Profe Armando Vasquez-Ramos Continue reading
Peter Dreier:
The Jewish establishment in the US can’t face the fact that many American Jews (especially those under 30), and many Americans in general, are highly critical of Israel, don’t think of themselves as Zionists or support Zionism, and think the US shouldn’t provide military aid to Israel so long as it continues to inflict atrocities in Gaza and illegal occupy Arab areas. Even those who have some sympathy for a Jewish state are alienated from groups like ADL and AIPAC. Continue reading
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Jerry Ryan and I marched 19 miles today from Calwa to Biola as part of a 24-day march and calling on Governor Newsom to sign AB 2183, the CA Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act – which would give more choices to farm workers so they can vote free from intimidation. Continue reading
A memory today from 2012 – when I ran alongside writer, professor, community organizer Roberto Cintli Rodriguez at a “Cross-Cultural Festival to Save Ethnic Studies” in Panorama City. As in this run, he was always there giving of his life to the future of our communities. His contributions will live on as examples for others and especially those younger generations who are picking up the baton. Roberto Cintli Rodriguez- Presente! Continue reading
Rosa Martha Zarate, La Señora del Canto, sharing her gift of a canto as part of the Celebration of Life of Jesse Valenzuela. Continue reading
A Celebration of 75 years of Life: Community With Jesse Valenzuela at Zacatecas in Riverside- thanking him for all his years of organizing, sacrifice, and dedication to the human and civil rights of our people. Que Viva Jesse! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Ellie! What a joyful gathering with family, parents, and Ellie’s friends! Continue reading