“Filmed at the US-MX border, “The Line” is a short film that portrays, through the juxtaposition of symbolism, the experience of immigrants in their tough journey. Feelings such as fear, loneliness and the sense of survival, prevail throughout this audiovisual piece. #StoriesOfUs #mituaccelerator Directed by Vanessa Perez.” Subscribe: http://bit.ly/mitu_YouTube
“The U.N. high commissioner for human rights says the death toll from anti-government protests in Nicaragua is approaching 300, as an escalating crisis in the country reaches its third month. Both opposition groups and pro-government forces are accused of violence, including kidnappings and killings. We host a debate with Julio Martinez Ellsberg, an adviser to one…
“This week marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela, who led a struggle against apartheid and brought his country to a new democratic future while setting a political and moral example recognized around the globe. Now a new book that offers insight into Mandela’s remarkable story through his own words. Jeffrey Brown takes…
“In this spoken palabra, tlahtoani Fabian Pavon talks about how throughout history, Mexican-Americans, Chicanx, and Latinx peoples have been torn down only to rebuild ourselves.”
“Maya, the ultimate Pocha Concha, puts her cooking and language skills to the test by following a Spanish recipe for Conchas!” (Pan dulce (English: sweet bread) is the name for a variety of Mexican pastries. The creation of sweet bread was influenced by the French and Spaniards who were the ones that introduced baked goods such as…
“We turn now to a major development in the case of a jailed Mexican journalist that Democracy Now! has followed closely. In El Paso on Wednesday, a federal judge issued a 26-page ruling that questioned the Trump administration’s detention of Emilio Gutiérrez Soto and his son Oscar and ordered an August 1 hearing to examine…
“The Trump administration has 12 days to meet a court-ordered deadline to reunite more than 2,500 migrant children who were separated from their families at the U.S.- Mexico border. While U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw commended the administration for reunifying 58 of the youngest children, he also said he remains vigilant. The Texas Tribune’s Julián…
“Diversity is not a new concept, however, we still continually struggle to acknowledge it in ways that are respectful and empowering to all. It is only through the sharing of stories, genuine representation, and the pursuit of education that we will truly bridge the gaps between us and thrive not in spite of our diversity,…
Frankie Hernandez is a published writer and television producer who has been part of the Los Angeles literary scene for 25 years. Ask her to describe her creative self and she has a quick answer: passionate and just can’t help herself. Well, it’s obvious that she’s passionate, but what is it with the second part?…
“Street food vending is a part of our everyday culture. This is why we should legalize it today. #StoriesOfUs Subscribe to their channel: http://bit.ly/mitu_YouTube