Fargo…
As Fargo, ND continues to flood, my thoughts are with my BFF from high school and her family–Vanessa, Rod, and Isaiah.
Hanging Out @ HCDP
After a morning catching up with my camarada Joe Montemayor at Coffee Contigo on the East Belt, I spent the rest of the morning (and now lunch) hanging out with the volunteers at the Democratic Bat Cave (HQ). We had some lively and fun discussion on the Rodeo, the Party, and other stuff. Every Friday, HCDP hosts a coffee get-together, so if you have some time, come on over. I even put my postcard labeling talents to work!
$1 a Day Unfair, Papers or Not!
The story in the Chron about undocumented folks working for $1 a day while awaiting their ouster from the U.S. caught my attention. I really don’t like the slavery mentality of the Prison system, especially if private prisons are benefiting from the $1 a day labor, and failing to hire additional staff. And it’s pretty sad that legalized slavery still happens, especially when the majority of those behind bars are black and/or Latino.
Ken Burns Gets It Right?
Looks like Ken Burns learned his lesson from his Latinoless War documentary. He’s set to release a documentary on Parks, according to my friend Carlos Guerra at the SA Express-News. Guerra mentions one Chicano who got a job with the Parks service after serving in the Civil Conservation Corps. In fact, there were a lot of Chicanos that gained valuable work experience because of CCA, including my brother-in-law’s dad. I may enjoy watching this one!
It’s CESAR CHAVEZ WEEKEND in HOUSTON! Check out the parade. (Information below).
