Recently in San Antonio, I took part in hosting a film screening of Jose Jaramillo’s “Between 2 Worlds”, a documentary that takes a look at the Gregorian and Mayan calendars. This screening was part of a new project (Culture Consumers) … Continued
‘I AM,’ Reviewed
I saw the film ‘I Am’ with my twelve-year-old brother. The documentary comes from the director of several Jim Carrey classics (Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty) among other similar comedy gems. This time, however, fart jokes get left aside … Continued
Politics
Time to Reinvest in Building Strong Communities
A couple weeks back, I was listening to NPR’s affiliate station in San Antonio, TPR - KSTX 89.1FM. It was early evening and I’m assuming the show airing may have been rebroadcast. The info, though, was very very timely. The … Continued
Politics
The Invisibles - When the dream becomes a nightmare
Originally published at [email protected]. Marc Silver and Gael Garcia Bernal filmed a series of shorts entitled ‘The Invisibles’. The series gives an inside look at life from the other side of the fence. These are the stories of the families … Continued
News
The power to communicate and the power to transform society belongs to everyone
There is something awkward about the way we as a society view communication. Perhaps the lack of comprehension is due to the business surrounding the idea. We live in a world where communication is taken for granted. We waste words … Continued
Immigration
Amidst Hot Winds
Our neighbors to the south are caught in a whirlwind of despair while drug lords continue to set the country ablaze with gunfire. The stories coming through the pipeline depict a nation overrun by vicious animals with political agendas. It … Continued
Culture
Thoughts On Our Journey To ‘We The People’
As the earth screams bloody murder and the nation’s eyes stay fixated on the headlines, it doesn’t come easy fishing through which is the “most important” cause to fight for tomorrow, today, yesterday. The battle for policy reform on every … Continued
Politics
Solution City is Where it’s at this June
For those of you who don’t know, Detroit, MI is the capital of the economic crisis as far as industry is concerned. The fall of the auto companies based out of what is widely known as “Motor City” has had … Continued
Bridging the Digital Divide is Crucial
Recently I have been involved in organizing a campaign to rally support within a cross section of communities for Digital Inclusion. This topic has already presented itself as the over-arching focus for my personal grassroots efforts this year. Today, February … Continued
Be a Patriot. Start a Rock Band!
On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 the Local Community Radio Act passed through the House of Representatives with a voice vote. The action surrounding Low Power FM radio and it’s course through our legislative system is something I’ve been observing since … Continued