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Stories for the Week of June 28
CALÓ COLUMN: Abortion rights overturned. Turn anger into action!
It’s time to channel our anger over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade into action. It’s time to take to the streets, organize, mobilize, donate, write, speak, protest, do whatever you can to support women who need access to…
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CALÓ COLUMN: Make no mistake Mr. Latino, if you love someone who can get pregnant, this war is yours, too
Fathers. Brothers. Uncles. Vatos locos, y todo. You have a role, homie. You have a responsibility. It’s not good enough to be present for birthday parties, prom night and graduation. Little women in your life need your strength. Your power.…
CALÓ Q&A: ESTHER FERNÁNDEZ, Artistic Director at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
Cheech Marin is best known as the Latino half of the Cheech and Chong duo of the 1970s and 80s. Their comedy on stage and film ranks among the greatest in America, Latino-inspired or not. Marin is best known as…
CALÓ HERO: ALAN ACOSTA, Latino, queer, proud and Purple Lily Award winner
Acosta is responsible for building strategic plans and advises on organizational policy and communication issues. In addition, at the center he leads the Legal Services, Senior Services, and Cultural Arts & Education departments. His projects and initiatives include the creation…
The Cheech celebrates Chicano art
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture opened this month in Riverside. It’s a celebration of Chicano art.