If California is the leader of The Resistance, West Hollywood is its headquarters. The city’s once large-scale, stunning, hand-painted billboards are a bygone era, but we still got somethin’ for ya. Continue reading
Earlier this year, Dolores Huerta told an audience at UCLA to remember to honor Robert F. Kennedy on June 6th, her friend, whom she was with when he was assassinated in Los Angeles 50 years ago today—to remember his ardent … Continue reading
NEVERTHELESS SHE PERSISTED Knowledge Drop đź’§ Women’s History Month While American women argue about making 76 cents to every dollar that a man makes—while unfair—these Zapatista indigenous women of Chiapas, Mexico fight a racist, theocratic, militaristic state that is hostile … Continue reading
Tonight on PBS! “Dolores”, the documentary.  Rebel, Feminist, Activist, Champion of the Poor. She will out-stand you at protest. She will out-walk you at a march, and she will out-dance you on the dance floor. When you need a break, she’s … Continue reading
IÂ want to feed the babies Who can’t get enough to eat I want to shoe the children New shoes on their feet I want to house the people Living in the street Oh, there’s a solution I want to fly … Continue reading
For the election that never ended, what better way to calm our nerves than with a nice, strong cocktail? What’s the harm? We’re already experiencing a year-long hangover, anyway. And, really, has there been a single day since Trump and … Continue reading
Mother America aka Hillary Clinton channels Lady Liberty in a flowy, feminine, pastel blue caftan and becomes summer’s best dressed—and her shoes! Her. Shoes. Continue reading
On This Day, 1946, Linda Ronstadt was born. A look back at this famous Mexican-American singer’s illustrious career. Viva! Continue reading
Be like Lewis! Always fight the Good Fight. History will be on your side. #GoodTrouble 56 years ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a "white" restroom. #goodtrouble pic.twitter.com/Y6UeilFa5u — John … Continue reading
We, the People, must Resist yellow journalism. We, the People, must know the difference. And, it is our responsibility to seek out the truth because only the truth will keep us Free.
June 9th was Bill Maher’s first time back in front of his “Real Time” audience following his use of the n-word the previous week on the show. He used his airtime time wisely. Not only did he sincerely apologize, more importantly, he … Continue reading
This poster was purchased at Revolution Books on Durant and Telegraph in Berkeley, and I had it on my wall throughout college. I suppose I was attracted to message because I am a journalist and a writer, so it’s fundamental … Continue reading
So, for anyone who’s still in doubt, Hillary was championing women and children when you didn’t think it was a cause, when you weren’t paying attention, when it wasn’t “viral” on social media, or the cause du jour. Remember, integrity is what you do when no one is watching.
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Think Different. Change the World. Cesar Chavez Day. Through his work, along with fellow labor leader, Dolores Huerta, and the countless others who were part of the United Farm Workers‘ struggle, Cesar Chavez brought international awareness of the unfair wages and … Continue reading
MLK DAY 2016 In honor of MLK Day, let us pause and remember the power of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message. This deep-house classic from Larry Heard, AKA Mr. Fingers, is a mellow, downtempo mix that’s perfectly infused with MLK’s … Continue reading
A Light in the Darkness The French flag over the Seine We have so many grand memories of France and, as such, have felt the effects of last night’s violence in Paris. We have traveled the entire country of France … Continue reading
Remembering my uncle, Manuel Diaz, on Veterans Day. Above, Manuel Diaz formally receives his Bronze Star for exemplary Army ground combat at his belated presentation ceremony in Los Alamitos, California, in 2009 — 60 years after it was handed to … Continue reading
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulders In case you didn’t get a chance to catch the 11-hour marathon of Republican inquisitors grilling Hillary Clinton on Benghazi, one simple GIF sums it up in a nutshell. The now-iconic “brush … Continue reading
By ABRAHAM TORRES Editor CHERYL DIAZ Last week my girlfriend and I took a stroll through UCLA’s Westwood Village and went to Gushi, our favorite teriyaki bowl joint. Â As we turned the corner, sitting, waiting for his order, was … Continue reading
Today is this Mexican girl’s birthday. OlĂ©! I bet she split open her Donald Trump piñata in one swooping swing!    Glenn Frey, of the Eagles, inducts Linda Rondstadt into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Fun Fact: In … Continue reading
The Cherie Bomb 