“The course will be examining the ways in which cultural change is often the dress rehearsal for political change. Culture – the realm of ideas, images, and stories – is where people make sense of the world, where they find meaning and forge community. We will discuss how artists around country are organizing themselves around the premise that images and stories can transform the debate around one of the most important human rights battles of our times: immigration.”

Even more,

“If you are a teacher or a instructor, or just some one who wants to teach this – please send an email to juliosalgado83[at]gmail.com , and we we will get you a copy of the curriculum, as well as some support files, images, and graphics that you can use in your class. Be sure to stay in touch with us via this blog, where we will be posting updates about the class.”

Here is the link to the original blog by Favianna Rodriguez

The interview was conducted in the KPFA’s show Women’s Magazine. Check it out here.

Homeless in Homeland is presented at La Peña Cultural Center March 2nd, and 3rd. You Can buy tickets online here. Also Check out Saria’s Website 

First up, Baylalo (March 2nd, 9:30 pm in the lounge)

One more dancing event is Havana Dance Night with Los Boleros On March 16, 9pm @ La Peña. You can buy tickets online here. 

A third dancing event is the after party of the presentation of Where Water is Born / El Ojo del Agua. A celebration of Womyn’s Herstory Month.

If you want more dancing, we have it. La Pelanga, like every 4th Saturday of every month, La Pelanga spins the night away.  Check out what we are talking about in this video.

And to finish the month with a Dance, we have La Mixta Criolla. March 31, starting at 10:pm till 2am in the Lounge of La Peña Cultural Center.