THE GARDEN

This documentary "The Garden" kept popping up on my Netflix "Movies I'll Love" category, but for some reason I would just skip it every time, not sure why it wasn't catching my eye right away, but I'm glad I finally saw it. Its been a while since I've seen a film that stirred all sorts of emotions in me... anger, frustration, sadness, joy, but most importantly inspiration to fight for something you love, to fight for your community, and to fight agains injustice. I highly recommend this documentary to all freedom fighters, community organizers, and honestly I think everyone should watch it, I believe it's crucial for us to know and understand about other peoples struggles and communities in need. This film is Hella Breezy Approved!!!

SUNDAY OLDIES

One thing I know for sure is that my love for oldies will always be true... I got lyrics and melodies engraved in my soul for ever. Oldies are a huge part of my life, whether I'm sad, happy, in love, heartbroken, chilling with the homies, or bbq'n with la familia on a Sunday afternoon, oldies have always been there for me... awwww yes, Sunday Oldies are the best!!! I feel really lucky to be sharing my life with a man who has an incredible oldies collection and I get to be serenaded every morning and every night to the most beautiful songs, and after so many request from our friends and I, El Angel has agreed to DJ and share some music with all...

Click HERE for a taste of Sunday Oldies with DJ El Angel!!!

WHAT: SUNDAY OLDIES with DJ EL ANGEL

WHERE: MISSOURI LOUNGE 2600 SAN PABLO AVE. BERKLEY, CA

WHEN: SUNDAY AUG.29, 2010 STARTS @ 4PM

Join us for some Firme Sunday Oldies, Drinks, Chill with homies in the bar patio, play some pool, bring out your ride and your old lady, it's time to boogie...

See ya mañana ayyyy!!!

XICAN@ MORATORIUM

The Chicano Moratorium, formally known as the National Chicano Moratorium Committee, was a movement of Chicano anti-war activists that built a broad-based but fragile coalition of Mexican-American groups to organize opposition to the Vietnam War. Led by activists from local colleges and members of the "Brown Berets", a group with roots in the high school student movement that staged walkouts in 1968, the coalition peaked with

an August 29, 1970 march in East Los Angeles that drew 30,000

demonstrators.

On August 29, 1970. Thirty thousand Chicanos from throughout the U.S. marched in the streets to protest and call for an end to the war in Vietnam. A war, much like Iraq today, that was destroying our most precious heritage…our youth. On that day, a police riot ensued and Los Angeles Times Reporter Ruben Salazar, along with citizens Angel Diaz and Lynn Ward were killed. Numerous persons were wounded and hundreds were jailed by the L.A. Police and Sheriff’s Department, including national Chicano leader, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales.

40 years after the original Chicano Moratorium Day, The Bay Area Xican@ Moratorium Coalition commemorates our struggle and chose to remember those who have dared to struggle for human rights, justice and our very own existence via the Xican@ Moratorium Day at Dolores Park, San Francisco California.



*Performers
DJ Brake
Las Bomberas
Head Rush
La Familia Peña Govea
Toqueson
Yosimar Reyes

*Food
*Vendors
*Free community services!

Join us tomorrow for the Xican@ Moratorium at Dolores Park in SF,CA 12-5pm!!!

NEWARK CALIFAZ PHOTOGRAPHY

Last week I had a photo shoot with the homie Felipe Vazquez of Newark Califaz Photography... he really has a way of making me feel at ease, he's an amazing photographer, and he knows how to capture my Chola Essence beautifully... I got nutting but mad love for him. Thanks again homie, always a pleasure!!!

CHICANO ROCK! THE SOUNDS OF EAST L.A.

If you haven't watched this PBS documentary about Chicano Rock, then you should definitely do it right now right now, not later later... cuz it's the shizzznit! It covers everything from Ritchie Valens, Thee Midnighters, El Chicano, Los Lobos to Cannibal and the Headhunters... a must watch if you love music, and especially if you're a Chicano. You can find it on Netflix... I promise you're gonna Hella love it!

DR. LAKRA III

Hellz Yeah, I got my Dr. Lakra placaso last week, and Angel Baby got one too. Lakra kept his promise, he came back to Sf and hooked it up! A million thanks Señor Lakra, we both appreciate it very much, and we had a blast kicking back with you...

He freestyled our pieces... we just let him do his thing.

Salud!!! Gracias por mi Cholita!!!

Oh, and don't forget to cop this months Juxtapoz magazine, it has Dr. Lakra's work on the cover... Watcha!!!

CHUCOLANDIA Y XINGATUMA II

Felicidades to the homies Josue Rojas y Pablo Cristi for an excellent art opening at Studio 24 (Galleria de la Raza)... Angel Baby, and I had a blast traveling through Chucolandia y Xingatuma! Below are some flickas of the event, enjoy!!!

(Above) Josue Rojas and his lil homie...

The three flickas below are of Josues beautiful work...

(Above) Homie Pablo Cristi showing off is amazing artwork...

All the flickas below are of Pablos firme art... so dope!!!

Lowrider Paletero!!!

Choliando (Part of a bigger piece)

Golden Burritos!!!

YOU KEEP ME HANGIN' ON

I forgot how much I love this song...

DAY AT THE ALTAMONT II

This Saturday Aug. 14th, it's on with the homies of the East Bay Sinners Car Club... Car and Bike show, live music, burlesque dancing, food, drank, and lots of fun in the sun with the homeboys and homegirls... See ya there ayyyy!!!

CHUCOLANDIA Y XINGATUMA

This is where I will be this Saturday Aug. 7th... Come kick it with me for my homies Josue Rojas and Pablo Cristi's new art exhibit at Studio 24 (right next to Galleria de la Raza) en La Mission, SF. They are both incredibly talented artist, and I'm really looking forward to this show.. it's gonna be Hella Firme!!! Click HERE for more event details. Hope to see you there... TRUCHA!!!