September 11, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds The Knight-Ridder Newspaper chain, one of the largest in the United States, recently introduced a small tabloid style Spanish language publication, titled “Nuevo Mundo,” in San Jose. When the publication was first announced, the impression was given that a long overdue Knight Ridder interest in news coverage of the …
February 1, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Last week, at a memorial service at CET (Center for Employment Training) for Dr. Antonio Soto, a striking message was obvious – one person, can make a difference. Dr. Soto was one such person who was inspired and has inspired others. If Dr. Soto were to read such a …
August 23, 1995 by Yolanda Reynolds A “peña,” the name used in Spanish speaking countries for a gathering of friends to share music, discuss important issues or share literary works, is happening in Sunnyvale. It is organized and promoted by the talented Sunnyvale couple Victor Hugo Santos and his wife Leticia Elicea. It is a …
Juchit Ireta, a place of musical and intellectual expressions of mi pueblo Read More »
April 23, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds The end of April will bring to a close this year’s formal events commemorating the life and work of the well-known farmworker organizer, Cesar Chavez, who died a year ago last April. His life and work has inspired many who, in their own ways, continue the work of Cesar. …
THE LEGACY OF CESAR CHAVEZ CONTINUES TO INSPIRE THE HOPE OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FOR ALL Read More »
February 19, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds On Wednesday, February 16, Santa Clara County Board Supervisor Zoe Lofgren announced before an overflow gathering at her home in downtown San Jose that she was a candidate for the 16th Congressional District seat soon to be vacated by veteran Congressman Don Edwards. Supervisor Lofgren has many years of …
LOFGREN CANDIDACY BRIGHTENS CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN Read More »
February 9, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Kathy Chavez Napoli, a local businesswoman and community activist announced Monday morning that she would be a candidate for theSan Jose mayor position. Napoli, a long-time critic of City Hall says. “it is time to change public policy and return to (providing) the basic needs of the average tax …
KATHY CHAVEZ NAPOLI ANNOUNCES SHE IS A MAYORAL CANDIDATE Read More »
January 4, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Last week, La Oferta Review took a major step forward when its presses rolled out last week’s issue of the paper. La Oferta, in late November, moved from its location on Alum Rock Avenue to its own, larger offices at 1376 North Fourth Street. La Oferta now also has …
October 9, 1993 By Yolanda Reynolds Plaza Park in downtown San Jose has been renamed. The new name is plaza de César E. Chavez. It’s new name honors the nationally known labor leader, community organizer and farm worker advocate, Cesar E. Chavez from San Jose. He became a national figure for organizing farm laborers, first …
“HONOR A QUIEN HONOR MERECE” – PLAZA PARK RENAMED IN MEMORY OF CESAR CHAVEZ Read More »
Ernestina Z. García fue defensora de los derechos de los latinos, quien a través de varias décadas de compromiso cívico consiguió realizar cambios en beneficio de la comunidad del Área de la Bahía. Ernestina nació en Tolleson, Arizona el 19 de mayo de 1929. Ella fue una de los diecisiete hijos de Francisco y Trinidad …
El Programa de MACSA que trabajaba, en la década de mediados de los ochentas en beneficio de las personas mayores, incluía a Jesse Torres, quien era la coordinadora. Una de las mayores actividades era organizar y auspiciar una Conferencia Anual para Hispanos Mayores, la tercera estuvo organizada y se celebró el 26 de abril de …
Solidaridad – Solidarity: MACSA – Programa de atención a personas mayores de edad Read More »