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The Aztec of The City

The Aztec of The City

Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with Chicano comic book creator Fernando Rodriguez about his latest release of “Aztec of The City” one of America’s first and only Chicano/Latino super heroes, originating out of San Jose.

Felipe Vazquez aka Newark Califaz Mini Doc

Felipe Vazquez aka Newark Califaz Mini Doc

This is a mini doc on photographer Felipe Vazquez and his love of photography as well as the barrio lifestyle he has showcased to the world.

"Water Writes" Mural Project In Gaza

"Water Writes" Mural Project In Gaza

The Maia Mural Brigade brought artists from The Estria Foundation's Water Writes Project and The Break the Silence Mural Project to travel to Palestine and collaborate with local artists on the creation of public murals depicting local water conditions. New America Media, News Report, Text: Nancy Hernandez//Video: Josue Rojas.

East Palo Alto to Facebook: Friend Request Denied

East Palo Alto to Facebook: Friend Request Denied

As Silicon Valley celebrates the expansion of the Facebook campus, East Palo Alto residents, like organizer Anna Turner pictured here, are voicing concerns of displacement.

The Silicon Valley Story As Told by Immigrant Elders -- Video Preview

The Silicon Valley Story As Told by Immigrant Elders -- Video Preview

The following video previews several upcoming mini-documentaries on immigrant elders living in Silicon Valley. The project is part of a larger multimedia endeavor chronicling the story of arrival and becoming by immigrants in the region.

The Corazon Project: The Heart of East San Jose

The Corazon Project: The Heart of East San Jose

Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with East Side Heroes founder Enrique Flores and South Bay Film maker Daniel Osorio about the “Corazon Project” an effort to engage East San Jose youth in mural projects, mentoring and bringing peace to the Overfelt neighborhood.

5 Tips For Queer Boys

5 Tips For Queer Boys

San Jose Poet/Artist/Activist and East Side's Queer Extraordinaire Yosimar Reyes gives his 5 tips for queer boys (with art from artist/activist Julio Salgado currently running a project called UndocuQueer.)

Legacy: The Art of Mike "Dream" Francisco

Legacy: The Art of Mike "Dream" Francisco

Mike "Dream" Francisco's art inspired a generation, and brought together the worlds of art and activism, before his untimely passing in 2000. A decade later, the Manilatown Heritage Foundation is displaying his work through a commemorative gallery. Photographer Abe Menor reflects on Mike "Dream" Francisco's work and influence, and shares photos of the gallery.

Short Fiction: "Slenderman"

Short Fiction: "Slenderman"

Ookie Robinson's debut fiction piece starts with the disturbing news of a dangerous mind on the loose.

Compelling photo by Aaron Choe

Compelling photo by Aaron Choe

Aaron Cho is an amazing photographer from San Jose who made a big leap and moved to South Korea.

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