Silicon Valley Suicide Reverberates in Chinese Blogosphere
The suicide of a successful Chinese-American software engineer at Paypal has prompted some Chinese students to reconsider whether they should live and work in California’s Silicon Valley.
America Awakes
We have it in our power to build the world all over again. –Thomas PaineWithout a vision, the people perish, and we the people are perishingright now. Destruction rages all around us like a hurricane. Itentangles us, closes in on us, leaves us short of breath. There’stoo much confusion. We struggle to rub the sleep from our eyes. By Hip Hop Congress (National) & CHAM Deliverance Ministry
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vote to Build New Jail
Rather then attempt to reduce incarceration rates, San Mateo County decides to build more space for incarceration.
Ookie's Round up week of 05/06/12-05/12/12
This week I will bring you to some re-ups on folks from the past couple round-ups, who keep grinding an making new music. I will also bring you to an older song by one of San Jose's top grinders, who really has a good taste in storytelling. So welcome back to another week in Hip Hop History making music.
How a Handful of Cartoonists Empowered Generations of Latin Americans
Mexican cartoonists Rius, Feggo, and El Fisgón use their art to expose hidden truths about society.
When "Hella" and "Y'all" Meet: De-Bug Connects with Rio Grande Community Along the Border
De-Bug traveled to the US/Mexico border to connect with organizations working in the Rio Grande Valley. Here is a collection of tweets, instagram shots, facebook posts and youtube uploads chronicling the amazing work being done in an area where the communities pre-date the demarcations of national boundries.
Take Back Our Criminal Justice System, Use Jury Nullification
Aram James, former Public Defender, points out one rarely discussed legal right given to juries when they feel application of the law does not meet a true standard of fairness or justice.
Ookie's Music Round up
This week in music is fascinating, we got a good outcome for this week of Apr. 30th to May 5th. From Mob music, to Poetry, to Lyrical Discipline, to even a Reggae sounding, this week is one of the most diverse weeks I have ever came into contact with. Enjoy...
"I Just Gave You the World"
Photographer and author Tiburon tells one of his childhood stories, remembering an Indian ice cream vendor who would come to his neighborhood. Along the way they formed a connection through similarities of their original homelands of Mexico and India.
SJ Mayday! (Tweets and Pics from the San Jose Community)
May 1st, 2012, San Jose, CA. - De-Bug marched with families and workers on Mayday. We also took pictures, tweeted, and people to do the same using the hashtag SJMayday. This is a collection of tweets and pics from folks using the hashtag, memorialized the march.
Raj Jayadev
Jayadev, an organizer for the Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project, shares his perspectives on current issues that impact the local Bay Area region.
For Trayvon Martin And America, Justice Hinges on Two Words: "Prosecutorial Discretion"
The missing piece from the national attention on the tragedy of Trayvon Martin is the ...Jean Melesaine
G$ writes a blog based on her unique daily experiences as an artists, organizer and journalist. Her multimedia blog also platforms the issues concerning the Pacific Islander community.
Queer Conversations with "UndocuQueer" Julio Salgado
San Jose Poet Yosimar Reyes brings to you another episode of queer conversations with artist ...Marcos Reyes
A contributor to multiple news outlets, Reyes is a rare literary mind that writes on the struggles of working class America.
The Kings
Marcos Reyes is an amazing San Jose based poet who writes about the hardships that ...Demone Carter
Hip hop artist and youth educator, Demone Carter's column, Life After Hip Hop, provides insight into the changing landscape of hip hop culture and politics.
SJ$1DAY - A Movement to Support Independent SJ Artists
WHAT IS SJ$1DAY ? Dem-One, "San Jose's self appointed Hip Hop ambassador" plans on ...Adrian Avila
A designer and artist, Avila writes and posts articles and images that offer a window into the realities of a younger generation of immigrant America.
POW WOW Hawai’i 2012
Pow Wow 2012 is once again being held in Hawai'i, bringing artist together from ...De-Bug High
De-Bug High offers youth perspectives on the issue of the day.
When The Teacher Doesn't Know Your Name
I’ve always been an A student. I liked doing my work and asking questions ...
