April 10, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade The Justice for Janitors campaign that began a number of years ago, is pressing forward in a quest for justice and fairness. In this valley with many of the world’s leading hi-tech companies, and where owners, executives and investors are reaping millions in profits …
Janitors seek justice and expect improvements in pay and working conditions Read More »
April 3, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photo by Mary J. Andrade After months of campaigning by the candidates for public office and their supporters by late Tuesday night, most candidates knew whether their best effort had been enough to capture the necessary votes to be a winner. The one local race that was not a …
Sí se Puede… Candidates learn that close ties to the community pay off Read More »
April 17, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photo: by Mary Andrade Last Thursday about 50 young people, all members of the Young Latino Leaders program based in Redwood City and East Palo Alto, gathered to finalize their work and planning for a Saturday morning parade in Redwood City in honor of Cesar Chavez. This program has …
Young Latino Leaders an alliance of school youth working to improve their neighborhoods Read More »
Announces San Jose as their 1997 Convention site March 27, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds The National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Board met in San Jose last week. For the readership of Hispanic publications this gathering of the publishers represents a major and important forum for the investigation of issues of great importance to the …
March 20, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Last Saturday night, El Teatro de Los Pobres hosted its Seventh Annual Storytelling evening to a full house at the National Hispanic University auditorium on Story Rd. At the annual event, the film, Viva Ia Causa, based on the book entitled, “500 Years of Chicano History” by Elizabeth “Betita” …
‘La Causa’ comes alive in the expressions of singers, poets, writers and filmmakers Read More »
March 20, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Education of our youth is today a priority for parents, community leaders, educators and politicians. In the 1960’s, fear of the Soviet Union dominating the world with sophisticated technology inspired an unsurpassed drive to educate as many people in the United States as possible. Today, there is international competition …
March 13, 1996 Text by Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade A group of San Joseans gathered Saturday evening to plan for suitable activities to demonstrate their concern for the recent killing of Gustavo Soto Meza by a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy. Reports are that Soto was shot in the neck as he …
by Yolanda Reynolds The Mexican Heritage Gardens project is inching closer to reality. The San Jose City Council, in a 9-2 vote last Thursday, approved a “Master Agreement” between the Redevelopment Agency/City Council and the Mexican Heritage Corporation for the development of the Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens Community Center at the corner of Alum Rock …
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Alvarado says serving the Board “is where I feel I should be.” February 7, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado opened her election campaign headquarters at 2839 Story Road last Saturday morning. Alvarado was appointed to the Board of Supervisors on January 17,1995 to the seat …
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 …