by the El Reportero’s staff
On the heels of the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a new coalition of prominent San Francisco community organizations is urging The Board of Supervisors and Mayor Gavin Newsom to make the Declaration’s call for “equality and dignity” a reality for all San Franciscans. In recent months, the Newsom administration has taken a number of measures which adversely impact immigrant families and threaten to undermine fundamental human rights principles in San Francisco.
At the December 18 rally, the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Defense Committee will unveil a platform – endorsed by several members of the Board of Supervisors – with specific policy recommendations on Immigration Raids, Traffic Check Points, Immigrant Youth in the Juvenile System, the Municipal Identification program, and funding for essential services for youth and immigrants. Thursday, December 18, 12:15 p.m., at S.F. City Hall.
California Hall of Fame exhibit opens to the public
The California Museum’s California Hall of Fame will be telling a bigger story on December 15th when the 2008 inductees are honored by Governor Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver and the new exhibit is opened. Created by Shriver in 2006, the third exhibition will allow the narrative of California’s biggest names to be told in innovative and engaging ways by presenting large items, a “Dr. Seuss” reading room, audio-visual components and interactive elements.
The 2008 California Hall of Fame inductees will be presented with the Spirit of California medal at a formal ceremony led by Governor Schwarzenegger and Shriver on Monday, December 15th. The exhibition opens to the public on Tuesday, December 16th.
The California Museum — home of the California Hall of Fame and California Legacy Trails — is a cultural destination dedicated to telling the rich history of California and its unique infl uence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture.
Exhibit Highlights Over 100 Artifacts in New 3,000 Square Foot Gallery At 1020 O Street, (Corner of 10th Street), downtown Sacramento. For more information 916.653.7524, info@californiamuseum.org, www.californiamuseum.org.
Benefit Concert for Hurricane Relief in Cuba
Join Pellejo Seco as they perform an evening of eclectic musical sounds rooted in Traditional Cuban music to help benefit victims of the recent hurricanes in Cuba. The damage has displaced millions of Cubans, destroying homes, schools, hospitals, factories, and crops. A portion of the proceeds will support the Disarm Education Fund providing urgently needed medical aid to Cuba.
Formed in 2004, Pellejo Seco has caught its own distinct fl avor which intertwines progressive Fusion Rock, Latin Pop, Hip-Hop, Blues, Brazilian, Flamenco, Afro-Cuban and Jazz, with the unmistakable sound of Cuban Son. Founded in the East Bay in 2004 by Ivan Camblor, tresero and composer from Havana, Cuba, all of their songs are original compositions.
The concert takes place on Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m., at the Brava Theater Center located at 2789 24th St., SF. $18 adv. | $20 door. For more info call 415-647-2822.
