January 2011
14 posts
“Like you I love love, life, the sweet smell of things, the sky- blue...”
–  Roque Dalton (via luzencuzcatlan)
Jan 29th
ListenYes. This is what I needed today. laadidadi: ...
Jan 19th
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Jan 18th
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HEROIC: Daniel Hernandez, intern, stays by... →
University of Arizona, gay Latino student pulls her into lap, holds head to stop bleeding. 20 year old Daniel Hernandez most likely saved Giffords’ life when upon hearing the gunfire, he ran towards it, found her on the ground and applied pressure to her wound until paramedics arrived. Daniel Hernandez had been U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ intern for five days when she was shot...
Jan 9th
WatchWatch
kateoplis: MSNBC talks to Rep. Gabrielle Gifford about the death threats, vandalism and harassments. Aired 3/25/10. “Sarah Palin has the crosshairs of a gun sight over our district and when people do that, they’ve gotta realize there are consequences to that action.”
Jan 8th
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Jan 7th
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“Sensitivity in its highest form is intelligence. Without sensitivity to...”
– Jiddu Krishnamurti - The Collected Works Volume XV (via adsertoris)
Jan 7th
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“When we were children, we used to think that when we grew up we would no longer...”
– Madeleine L’Engle (via 365daysyoga)
Jan 7th
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“I’m surprised your so smart, because you’re very girly and silly. I see you as...”
–  Another female professional school student. (via microaggressions)
Jan 5th
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Jan 5th
Jan 5th
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Sat. Jan 15th @ TWB! Spirit of Memory: 14th Annual... →
1932 La Matanza: Spirit of Memory is a solidarity event for the indigenous people of El Salvador. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and El Salvador commemorate “La Matanza” (the massacre),”to remember a tragic event that occurred in the Izalcos more than 78 years ago. Join us to learn more… *Join Three Nations Indian Circle on Facebook* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Evening Reception & Gathering ...
Jan 4th
Classes I will be teaching Spring Semester.
Still finalizing syllabi so any suggestions for readings, films, events or guest speakers welcome. RAZA 460  : Central Americans of the...
Jan 3rd
Modern Language Association Conference
I’m going to the MLA conference! Anyone going or panels you know about that might be good? I’ve never been but for sure I want to check out these two panels: Friday, 07 January 292. Central American Lives: Writings from the Diaspora 1:45–3:00 p.m., 301B, LA Convention Center A special session Presiding: Oriel Siu, Univ. of California, Los Angeles 1. “The Novel of the Central...
Jan 3rd