By Beatriz Palmer Listen for the “aja-ja-jai,” my written version of Don Vicente Fernandez’s vocalization, or the tun-tun-tun sounds Cubanos’ and Afro-Latinos’ hands make as they tap drums to summon their people. My father said, “Hija, it’s in our blood”.…
By Melanie Slone As immigration raids and deportations are on the rise, communities should learn how to protect themselves. “We’re seeing an escalation,” says Arcela Nuñez, cofounder of Universidad Popular, “a much larger presence of Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs…
By Melanie Slone The Farmworker Coalition fights for farmworkers in the North County to get the health care they deserve. Launched in the early 2000s, the Coalition was to learn “about farmworkers, assess their needs, and figure out ways to…
Por Diego Orozco Aunque a veces me he sentido lejos de mis raíces, hay un lugar donde siempre me siento en casa: la cocina de mi mamá. Su comida me conecta con quien soy. Por eso, los eventos como el…
By Assemblywoman Laurie Davies In California, water is part of our daily lives—beaches, pools, and parks. But behind that lifestyle lies a real danger. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children under five in our state, more than…
Por la Asambleísta Laurie Davies En California, el agua es parte de nuestra vida diaria: playas, piscinas y parques. Pero detrás de ese estilo de vida también existe un peligro real. El ahogamiento es la causa principal de muerte entre…
Por Melanie Slone Padres y madres de familia, tienen opciones si desean comunicarse con la escuela o los profesores de sus hijos e hijas, incluso si no hablan inglés o no entienden cómo funciona el sistema. Siempre pueden comunicarse con…
By Melanie Slone Parents, you have options if you want to reach out to your children’s school or teacher, even if you don’t speak English or don’t understand how the system works. You can always reach out to your school’s…
La primera mujer y primera latina Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de San Diego comparte sus luchas y visión de vida Por Melanie Slone “Hubo una razón por la que mi camino me llevó a estar aquí en este puesto,…
The first woman and first Latina Superintendent of San Diego County Schools shares her life battles and vision By Melanie Slone “There was a reason my path led me to be here in this seat, in this moment, in this…
