Blogante News

A host of authors and artists will join tonight at Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center (CSV) for the New York presentation of “Los Otros Cuerpos,” an unprecedented anthology of gay Puerto Rican writings.

“Los Otros Cuerpos: Antología de Temática Gay, Lésbica y Queer” [The Other Bodies: Anthology on Gay, Lesbian and Queer Themes] includes short stories, poetry, essays and novel fragments by 44 authors from Puerto Rico and the Boricua diaspora.”*

She competes in extreme mountain races that involve running, biking, kayaking and swimming. She has climbed 17,343-foot Mount Iztaccihuati in Mexico and 12,388-foot Mount Fuji in Japan. Her to-do list includes Mount Everest.

Who better to be atop the women’s golf world than a woman obsessed with being on top of the world?

Lorena Ochoa is all about scaling heights. Her ascension to No. 1 in the World Ranking has been similar to her other climbs. This one just took longer. “*

TWO WEEKS AGO, Mayor Tom Potter and Commissioner Sam Adams quietly convened a meeting with top-level city staff.

On the agenda: Reviving the effort to name a street for civil rights and labor leader César E. Chávez—a project that took several contentious turns last year, after members of Portland’s Latino community initiated the project.”*

Dreams came true during the first pitch ceremony of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians game, when Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Luis Maza, announced and presented the winners of the male and female 2008 Latino High School Student Athlete of the Year Scholarship, on behalf of Fox Sports en Español and Time Warner Cable.

“We strongly believe in the power of sports to transform and improve lives; which is why we want to further empower outstanding students and congratulate their high-schools by presenting them with these awards,” stated Matt Grim, Director of Affiliate Sales and Marketing for Fox Sports en Español.

One male and female recipient were selected out of a pool of hundreds of qualified applicants who excelled in their scholastic, athletic, and community achievements. Andrea Caldas of Hamilton High School, and Jesse Ramirez of Thomas Jefferson High School, accepted the awards during a moving ceremony. Each recipient will receive a $3,000 university scholarship, in addition to separate $2,000 donations from Fox Sports en Español and Time Warner Cable to the athletic departments of each of the winners’ high schools to promote athletic development.

The celebration continues for these young promising student-athletes after receiving an exclusive invitation from baseball legend and hall-of-famer, Tommy Lasorda. The students will spend an afternoon with him at Dodger stadium plus receive an all-expense-paid trip to Sacramento in the summer, to tour the capitol and meet with members of The California State Legislature.

Stephen Pagano, Time Warner Cable West Region President added, “We are thrilled at Time Warner Cable to partner with Fox Sports in recognizing the commitment and efforts of these very talented student athletes. We also congratulate their high schools, who have significantly contributed to building a strong foundation for their future successes.

“I am so grateful to Fox Sports en Español and Time Warner for this award, which will help me pursue both my scholastic and athletic dreams at UCLA,” voiced scholarship recipient Andrea Caldas. “Receiving this award is not only an honor, but a responsibility, inspiring me to continue serving as a leader in my community. I want to thank Fox Sports en Español and Time Warner Cable for this recognition,” stated Jesse Ramirez.

Fox Sports en Español and Time Warner Cable founded this initiative to recognize and celebrate those individuals who demonstrate dedication, perseverance and leadership in their scholastic, academic, and community endeavors.

Andrea and Jesse were also invited to sit in the dugout during the 50th Annual Hollywood Stars softball game, whose line-up included more than 30 celebrities. Some of the celebrities that participated were: Christian Slater, David Arquette, Cristian de la Fuente, and Sean Astin. “*

Latinos have emerged as the fastest-growing population group in Montgomery County, and more needs to be done to boost their health and well-being, including improving access to medical care and expanding transportation and bilingual services, a new report says.

The report noted that the best estimates, from 2005, suggest that more than 50 percent of Latinos in the county are uninsured, and about half do not have a primary-care doctor. Among Latinos who had not seen a doctor in the past year, the primary reason was the high cost of care. “*

Trustees at N.C. Central University established a new certificate program Wednesday to boost English proficiency.

The program is a response to a growing Hispanic population in Durham that has taxed a similar offering at Durham Technical Community College, officials said. The program will consist of five college-level, three-hour courses for students and members of the broader community.”*

Dr. Octavio N. Martinez Jr., a professor and clinical psychiatrist with experience in finance and banking, has been appointed executive director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin.

Martinez was selected following a national search for a successor to Dr. King Davis, who resigned as executive director in May to return to teaching full time in the university’s School of Social Work. Martinez will take office on Aug. 11 as the fifth executive director and the first Hispanic to lead the foundation since it was created in 1940. Martinez also will hold an academic appointment in the School of Social Work.”*

The Latino Commission on AIDS and its community partners join eight cities acrossthe United States (Los Angeles, New York,Washington, DC,Philadelphia,Puerto Rico,Miami,San Antonio and Chicago) in releasing Latino/Hispanic HIV/AIDS Federal Policy recommendations - addressing the Latino AIDS Crisis to address the HIV/AIDS emergency in Latino/Hispanic communities across the nation, includingPuerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With 120 organizations represented by over 350 individuals already signed on in support of the document, the release comes in response to the health emergency caused by the accelerated growth of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Hispanic/Latino communities across the nation.

“It is unconscionable that Latinos are not getting equal access to the HIV/AIDS medical services they need and deserve,” stated Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez. “I am committed to correcting this injustice, and will continue my work — in concert with community activists and state and federal officials — to ensure the needs of HIV patients throughout the U.S. andPuerto Rico are met.”

“Latinos are testing positive for HIV, being diagnosed with AIDS and dying from the disease at four times the rate per 100,000 when compared to Caucasians. This continued inattention to our needs is unacceptable. The Latino/Hispanic HIV/AIDS Federal Policy recommendations - addressing the Latino AIDS Crisis are a wake up call to our nation and our elected officials,” said Latino Commission on AIDS President Dennis de Leon.

The announcement received support from many leaders. “NASTAD is committed to raising HIV/AIDS awareness and improving quality of prevention, care and treatment services among Latino communities in the U.S. We are pleased with the progress made on the development of this important document. We are looking forward to reviewing the Federal Policy Recommendations,” declared Julie Scofield, Executive Director of the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD).

As of 2004, more than 93,000 Latinos inthe United States have died as a result of AIDS-related illnesses, and the CDC estimates that more than 80,000 Hispanics are currently infected with AIDS. Over 60% of Latino HIV and AIDS cases are found inCalifornia,New York,New Jersey,Texas,Florida andPuerto Rico. The Latino/Hispanic community has responded to this crisis as a single voice.

“A historic coming together of community leaders, health departments, service providers, researchers and advocates has helped us for the first time create a clear national agenda to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Latino community,” stated Lillian Rodriguez, President of Hispanic Federation.

Latino/Hispanic HIV/AIDS Federal Policy recommendations - addressing the Latino AIDS Crisis is a community effort to create an up-to-date HIV/AIDS public policy that identifies the key Latino needs, sets out specific recommendations, mobilizes Latino/Hispanic community leadership and produces an increase in access to services, equity in funding and better quality of life.

Photos available upon request.
For more information visit: www.LatinoAIDSagenda.org

Media Contact:
Oscar Raul Lopez
(Cell) 646-246-7396

Guillermo Chacon
(Cell) 212-920-1611
“

One hundred Hispanic and Native American high school students will gather on UNM’s campus July 9-17, 2008 for the first New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium. New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish and Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce CEO Alex O. Romero will co-chair the symposium, which is being hosted by the Hispanic College Fund and New Mexico Math Engineering Science Achievement.

“I am pleased to chair this important event,” Lt. Governor Denish said in a news release. “The Hispanic College Fund gives youths a chance to deepen their knowledge in areas that form the backbone of our current and future economy. These students will take a step toward successful, well-paying careers - and help us attract forward-looking businesses”*

High-achieving Latino students will debate issues and experience the complex world of government while participating in the National Hispanic Institute’s 19th Annual Colorado Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session June 22-29.

The Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session, sponsored by and held on the Colorado State University campus, is a weeklong conference where students engage in a mock legislative process and judicial hearings that examine the challenges faced in Hispanic communities. Students representing Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and the countries of Mexico and Panama will attend.

The event gives high school sophomores and juniors a better understanding of community equity building and a chance to improve their skills in public speaking, organizational management and constituency building.

“This experience challenges students to examine their cultural ties and understanding of the Latino community and inspires them to become involved,” said Varo Maldonado, conference coordinator and associate director of Admissions at Colorado State. “All participants emerge with a new understanding of how they can shape their future and that of the Latino community through a better understanding of the political system.”

The weeklong session features activities that include a general convention, senate and Supreme Court speeches, legislative sessions, Supreme Court trials and committee hearings.

Students will campaign for elected positions such as governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, senators, attorneys, or one of nine Supreme Court justice positions. Candidates will make speeches before the delegation and work to build constituencies. Each student must identify issues facing the Latino community and address them with long-term solutions. Students present and debate the merits of their proposed solutions before their peers and strive to have their ideas passed into law.

Colorado State University and the National Hispanic Institute have co-hosted this event since 1990. To qualify, students must have 3.2 grade-point averages or above and must be enrolled in a college-bound, high-school curriculum.

Ernesto Nieto, executive director of the National Hispanic Institute, founded the non-profit organization in 1979 as a way to encourage young Latino students to enhance their leadership abilities and actively participate in the Latino community. Students interested in participating in next year’s conference may contact Varo Maldonado in the Office of Admissions at Colorado State at (970) 491-6311.”*

WSU partnered with the National Hispanic Institute for a second year to host a Young Leader Conference, which began Tuesday and will last until Sunday on the Pullman campus. High school teachers nominated the top 109 rising sophomores from Washington, Oregon and California to attend and develop skills to become leaders in the Latino community.

Program director Lydia Ruelas said the turnout is almost twice what it was last year.

“We didn’t anticipate such a huge response,” Ruelas said. “It’s thrilling to see so many intellectual Latinos come together to answer a call for leadership.” “*

The offer came shortly after trustees announced a deal to buy the RadioShack corporate headquarters and convert it into a downtown Fort Worth campus.

“He is the right guy in the right place at the right time. He really has been masterful in how he has led his team,” TCC board President Louise Appleman said. “Now we’re into a real forward-progress mode.”"*

East Carolina University will host a Mexican and Latin American leadership summit Friday to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the state’s immigrant workforce.

Presented by the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina, the summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Murphy Center, which is part of the ECU athletic complex”*

After years of serving the Hispanic community through Centro Hispano, founder Ingrid Guzman retired Wednesday to spend more time with family and perhaps write a book about her life.

When Guzman came to the United States 21 years ago from Guatemala, she faced a variety of challenges in a new country. The language barrier made getting help for her family difficult, and it made escaping domestic violence with her children impossible. In the 12 years Guzman lived in Arizona, she had trouble getting out of her dangerous situation because she did not know how to find help. Help did not come until the whole family moved to Utah so the oldest daughter could attend Brigham Young University. “*

More Hispanic students in the Beaumont Independent School District are dropping out than any other student group, according to the most recent data from the Texas Education Agency.

In five of the last seven senior classes, Hispanic students have had the highest number of dropouts, according to the data analyzed. “*

Esperanza, the largest Hispanic Evangelical network in the United States, is organizing a response to the issue of climate change. Through a partnership with the Evangelical Climate Initiative (ECI), Esperanza is producing a national Hispanic Evangelical call to action to address global warming. The Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr., President of Esperanza, will announce the partnership at the Esperanza Partners and Awards Dinner on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. This is one of the events of the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference taking place at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Special guest speakers at the event include the Rev. Dr. Jim Ball, president and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network and national spokesperson for ECI.

Esperanza’s efforts will focus on educating the Hispanic faith community on climate change and on advocating for legislation that will help solve the problem. The organization is developing educational resources for Hispanic pastors, to help them heighten awareness of this issue within their congregations, and to advance action to better protect the environment.

Global warming is a real problem that is critically affecting the world. Experts say that the pollution produced from burning fossil fuels is creating an ecological unbalance, causing harsher hurricanes, storms, and floodings, which are becoming more common everyday.

“This is the time to act,” said the Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr. “As Christians, we are called to care for God’s creation, and the good news is that there are solutions that will help us make a difference for the sake of future generations.”

The Reverend Luis Cortes, Jr. is president of Esperanza, the largest Hispanic faith-based Evangelical network in the United Sates. With a national network of more than 12,000 churches, ministries, and community organizations, Esperanza is one of the leading voices for Hispanics in America. For more information, go to www.esperanza.us. “

As much as some of us would like to think that this election is all about the issues, there’s no denying that a major issue for a lot of voters boils down to black versus white.

In fact, the issue has become such a hot topic that there are reports that at the London and South African book fairs, a new e-book titled “America the Racist?” gained some unprecedented interest.

It seems the rest of the world wants to know as much as Americans if we can shed our prejudices and actually vote for a person of color.”*

Almost two weeks ago, the appearances of Puerto Rican Independence advocates/ activists called by U.S. federal authorities were postponed indefinitely.”*

Congress in Paraguay is set to meet to decide whether to accept President Nicanor Duarte’s resignation so he can take up a seat in the Senate.

Mr Duarte resigned on Monday, two months before president-elect Fernando Lugo is due to be sworn in. “*

It was a mistake that would sink most political careers: While serving as Mexico City police chief, Marcelo Ebrard failed to save three undercover agents from being burned alive by a lynch mob.

Television cameras captured city cops watching idly as the angry crowd set their fellow officers ablaze, and Ebrard lost his job.

But just four years later, the former federal congressman and peace negotiator has rebounded spectacularly to become Mexico City’s mayor and a favorite for the 2012 presidential elections.”*

Sallie Mae, the nation’s leading saving- and paying-for-college company today announced the 36 regional winners of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards ”Leadership” category. The awards, given by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) in an annual contest, honor academically successful Hispanic high school seniors with educational grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000. Sallie Mae’s sponsorship of HHF’s Youth Awards is part of the company’s commitment to helping students and families pay for college.

“Through the support of Sallie Mae, the ‘Leadership’ category allows us to celebrate the next generation of emerging Hispanic leaders,” said José Antonio Tijerino, HHF president and CEO. “These young leaders have demonstrated a high level of achievement in classrooms and communities across the country and are positioned as role models for their peers.”

One such young leader is the Gold Medallion winner from Washington, DC, Veronica Torres. Torres attends Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School, where she is an AP and Honors student with a 4.0 GPA, a commitment to community service and multiple awards for academics and leadership. Torres will attend George Washington University in the fall. Born in El Salvador, she will be the first in her family to attend college.

This year’s winners in the Sallie Mae-sponsored Leadership category are:

DALLAS		Gold:		Regina Escamilla		Ursuline Academy of Dallas
		Silver:		Todd Gonzales		Arlington High School
		Bronze:		Philip Tarpley		Cistercian Preparatory School
MIAMI		Gold:		Rebecca Espinosa		Coral Reef Senior High School
		Silver:		Veronica Barroso		G. Holmes Braddock
		Bronze:		Sara Plana		Boca Raton Community High School
NEW YORK		Gold:		Elizabeth Kinsey		The Ursuline School
		Silver:		Carlos Laureano		Bronx Leadership Academy II
		Bronze:		Alicia Chionchio		Smithtown High School West
SAN JOSE		Gold:		Isela Banuelos		Ann Sobrato High School
		Silver:		Giselle Alvarez		Notre Dame High School
		Bronze:		Marvin Salazar		Richmond High School
SAN DIEGO		Gold:		Nicolas Mendoza		Steele Canyon Charter High School
		Silver:		Elizabeth Navarro		Point Loma High School
		Bronze:		Cesar Castro		Sweetwater Union High School
PHOENIX		Gold:		Adriana Delgado		Trevor G. Browne High School
		Silver:		Carmen Moedano		Cibola High School
		Bronze:		Brittany Raygoza		Trevor G. Browne High School
SAN ANTONIO		Gold:		Elsa Parra		Tom C. Clark High School
		Silver:		Jose Delgado		C.C. Winn High School
		Bronze:		Gustavo Padron		Presidio High School
HOUSTON		Gold:		Luis Lopez		Central Medical Magnet School
		Silver:		Maria Velasquez		Cinco Ranch High School
		Bronze:		Gabriel Marenco		Tomball High School
LOS ANGELES		Gold:		Erica Fenandez		Hueneme High School
		Silver:		Joseph Almeida		City Honors High School
		Bronze:		Noel Mendoza		Verbum Dei High School
CHICAGO		Gold:		Anthony Hernandez		Austin High School
		Silver:		Adrian Aldaba		Naperville Central High School
		Bronze:		Melissa Villalobos		Summer Academy of Arts & Science
PHILADELPHIA		Gold:		Dominique De Leon		Central High School
		Silver:		Michelle Mendiola Pla		Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
		Bronze:		Angenid Reyes		Townsend Harris High School
WASHINGTON, DC		Gold:		Veronica Torres		Theodore Roosevelt Sr. High School
		Silver:		Emily Victoria Green		Southern High School
		Bronze:		Laila Olivia Parada-Worby		School Without Walls Sr. High School

“These young leaders are setting a positive example not only for the Hispanic community, but for people throughout the country,” said actor Wilmer Valderrama, official spokesperson of the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. “The determination, generosity of spirit, and accomplishment they have demonstrated at such young ages are only a small fraction of what they will eventually go on to achieve, and I applaud their hard work.”

The Youth Awards are open to graduating high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent) who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The seven award categories are: academic excellence, business, education (future teachers), engineering and mathematics, journalism, sports, and leadership. In 12 regions across the country, 252 Youth Awardees will receive more than $500,000 in total grants after being selected from an original pool of thousands of applicants.

HHF’s Youth Awards are divided into 12 regions with three recipients selected for each category (Gold Medallion at $3,000; Silver Medallion at $2,000; and Bronze Medallion at $1,000) in each region. After the local ceremonies, the 252 Regional Youth Awards recipients will be narrowed to one National Youth Award recipient for each of the seven categories. Those individuals will be honored at the National Youth Awards presentation, where each student will receive an additional $5,000 educational grant and a laptop computer. The National Youth Awardees will be then be presented with their award onstage during a special ceremony of the 22nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2009.

“Congratulations to these student leaders,” said C.E. Andrews, president of Sallie Mae. “We are proud to help young students like these Youth Award recipients grow into their dreams through a college education.”

SLM Corporation (NYSE:SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, is the nation’s leading provider of saving- and paying-for-college programs. The company manages more than $169 billion in education loans and serves 10 million student and parent customers. Through its Upromise affiliates, the company also manages nearly $19 billion in 529 college-savings plans, and is a major, private source of college funding contributions in America with more than 8.5 million members and $425 million in member rewards. Sallie Mae and its subsidiaries offer debt management services as well as business and technical products to a range of business clients, including higher education institutions, student loan guarantors and state and federal agencies. More information is available at www.salliemae.com. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

Contacts

Sallie Mae
Beth Guerard, +1-703-984-5621
beth.guerard@salliemae.com

“*

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, the San Francisco Public Library, and Litquake announced today the San Francisco International Poetry Festival—Flor y Canto en el Barrio: A Celebration of Latino Poetry. The Festival will take place throughout San Francisco’s Mission District, July 24-26, 2008.

Translated to mean “Flower and Song in the Neighborhood,” the festival brings young, unpublished poets alongside authors such as two-time winner of the American Book Award, Alejandro Murguía, and San Francisco Poet Laureate Jack Hirschman for poetry readings, workshops, and a special exchange of culture and history.

“Flor y Canto is about the pursuit of peace through the celebration of poetry, art, culture, and friendship,” said the event’s curator and critically acclaimed poet Alejandro Murguía. “We want to bring together people from all walks of life to be part of this extraordinary event.” Murguía will be joined by other poets including, Alfredo Arteaga, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Tomás Riley, Leticia Hernandez, Roberto Vargas, Marc Pinate and many others.

“What we know is events such as Flor y Canto help bridge great divides,” said Donna Bero, Executive Director for the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. “People from across the city who would never strike up a conversation are talking at these festivals. We’re excited to continue the conversation by hosting Flor y Canto.”

Flor y Canto en el Barrio: A Celebration of Latino Poetry is presented in conjunction with the San Francisco International Poetry Festival. While the International Poetry Festival is a biennial event, in the interim years, Friends of the Library present smaller language poetry festivals, such as this year’s Latino Poetry Festival.

The first Latino poetry festival west of the Mississippi was held in 1973 at the University of Southern California, but it was not until 2006 that San Francisco first hosted this event.

“It started out as a small gathering with a few poetry readings in the Mission District,” said Murguía, “This year’s event will include several additional poetry readings, music, workshops, and other activities. It will still embrace the festival’s core purpose of poetry as a bridge of culture and community.”

The festival is made possible through the support of several Bay Area organizations and business, especially those located in the Mission District of San Francisco. In addition to the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco Public Library, Litquake and 826 Valencia, local coffee shops and restaurants such as Philz Coffee, L’s Café, Casa Sanchez and many others will host readings and other events. “Since community is at the heart of this event it was important for us to gain the support of the local merchants and organizations,” said Bero.

The Festival will begin on Thursday, July 24 with a kick-off party at 6:00pm in Balmy Alley (24^th St. between Harrison and Folsom) and a Lit Crawl of both established and emerging poets. The Lit Crawl will take place at over six different venues on 24^th Street (between Mission and Bryant). Poetry readings and workshops for various ages and interests will continue throughout Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26. For locations of the poetry crawl or for more details visit the Friends’ website at www.friendssfpl.org.

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is a member-supported, non-profit organization that fundraises, advocates, and provides financial support for the San Francisco Public Library.

Flor y Canto en el Barrio: A Celebration of Latino Poetry

Featured Poets

• Lorna Dee Cervantes
• José Montoya
• Mamacoatl
• Roberto Vargas
• Jackie Mendez
• Alfredo Arteaga
• Nina Serrano
• Alejandro Murguía
• Cipactli
• Norman Zelaya
• Melissa Lozano
• Javier O Huerta
• Kim Shuck
• Francisco X Alarcon
• Victor Valle
• Naomi Quiñonez
• Marc Piñate
• Milta Ortiz
• Darren de Leon
• Las Manas Tres
• Alejandra Mojica
• Tomás Riley
• Barbara Jane Reyes
• Jack Hirschman
• Leticia Hernández
• Alfonso Texidor
• Catrióna Rueda Esquibel
• Jorge Argueta
• Janet J Cruz
• Adrian Arias
• Noelia Mendoza
• Walter Huracan Gomez

Schedule of Events for Flor y Canto en el Barrio: A Celebration of Latino Poetry

Below is a list of events that will take place during each day of the festival. Please note that each day includes multiple activities.

Thursday, July 24

Event 1: Festival kick-off party and Lit Crawl with young poets

6:00 pm; Balmy Alley, 24^th St. between Harrison & Folsom; Lit Crawl locations include:

7:00 pm—“Other Voices/Many Americas” Café La Boheme 3318 24th St. (415) 643-0481		7:00 pm—“La Nueva Flor” Philz Coffee 3101 24th St. (415) 282-9155
7:00 pm—“El Corazon de la Misión” Sundance Coffee 3000 24th St. (415) 824-1706		8:00 pm—“Breaking Borders” Accion Latina (El Tecolote Headquarters) 2958 24th St. (415) 648-1045
8:00 pm—“Fuerza: From Sor Juana to the Mission” L’s Café 2871 24th St.		8:00 pm—“Brave New Mundo – Cutting Edge of the 21st Century” Galería de la Raza 2857 24th St. @ Bryant (415) 826-8009

Event 2: Reception for young poets

9:00 pm; Casa Sanchez, 2778 24th St

Friday, July 25

Event 1: The Word From The Street (Tomas Riley of Youth Speaks hosts teen reading)

2:00 pm; Mission Branch Library, 300 Bartlett St. @ 24^th St.

Event 2: Nuestra America I (Main Reading featuring six poets)

7:00 pm; Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St.

Saturday, July, 26

Event 1: The Word Made Perfect: The Art and Craft of Translation (Translation reading/workshop)

2:00 pm; Mission Branch Library, 300 Bartlett St. @ 24^th St.

Event 2: Nuestra America II (Main Reading featuring six poets)

7:00 pm; Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St.

– Photos available upon request.

Contacts

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
Katie Ambellan, 415-626-7512 ext. 123
Katie@friendssfpl.org

“*

Authorities say a Mexican citizen accused of killing her 2-year-old son with a kick to the stomach is pregnant and being held on $1 million bond in McAllen.”*

Mexico City’s Human Rights Commission cited evidence on Sunday that police may have partly blocked the exit at a nightclub where a stampede killed 12 people, including a 13-year-old girl.

Police officers responding to reports of drug and alcohol violations raided the News Devine club Friday evening. Panicked revelers piled up in a deadly crush at the narrow exit in a desperate attempt to escape.”*

It makes no sense because it puts a burden on the family members left behind. It makes no sense because it takes a working, tax-paying individual off the job and warehouses them in a detention facility — a facility better used to incarcerate people who do harm to others.

The effort and cost associated with rounding up and detaining “illegal” immigrants is best spent on those who are criminals or fugitives. The way to address the legal and status issues raised by otherwise law-abiding and employed “undocumented” people is in Congress, not in immigration facilities.”*