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Don’t you know what they are doing to us?

Who would have thought that the US would be about to collapse in a so short period of time, suddenly. That the greatest economic-military power would have been attacked in silence – not with nuclear bombs or military weapons, but with biological weapons, and traitors from within who would have sold themselves for money and power to the enemies of freedom.

Who would have said that the Apocalypse that I have known in the Holy Scriptures as a child, which describes an end of times, where a satanic destruction takes over the world and a war between good and evil begins, would be witnessed now, in these moments.

That people without faces, with no direction other than that offered by a corrupt government run by ‘experts,’ a gagged press and social networks that keep the population asleep and unconscious – would be walking without our freedoms guaranteed and protected by the Constitution.

Who would have said that the very rulers chosen by ourselves to protect us from external and domestic enemies, would have contributed to the destruction of the economy, taken away our popular power to govern ourselves, and have overshadowed the divine light that has shone on this blessed land called the United States, while the people did not realized what was being done to us.

Those powerful behind the visible power want to kill us, because they say that we are too many and we hinder them, therefore we must stop the births and convince the women of fertile bellies to kill the unborn and thus reduce our numbers, so that an idle and maliciously elite can take the planet for their own benefit.

If you have not noticed, we are about to lose the freedom and the borders that serve us and each country in the world, that protect our cultures, histories, and ancestral customs while many of us have not realized it…

They want to put poison in us to die gently and slowly, making us believe that it is for our own good; however, they do not tell us that with certain vitamins taken no virus can kill us.

It is time to wake up. Stop watching TV and the junk news where they offer us their violence and scandals to keep us scared and exalted. I assure you that they are trying to take God away from you so they can manipulate you and take over your minds more easily.

Freedom was given to us by God and not by the government, don’t forget.

This is just my own opinion.

10 surprising health benefits of almonds that’ll make you go nuts

by Joanne Washburn

 

January 2, 2021 – Looking for a tasty snack that’s easy on the carbs but rich in calories? Look no further than almonds. A favorite among health enthusiasts, almonds pack a nutritional punch and offer several health benefits.

Almonds are also incredibly versatile. Just look at the different almond products on the market: almond butter, almond milk, almond flour – the list goes on! Each is uniquely delicious, and all are good for you.

The many health benefits of almonds

Ounce for ounce, almonds contain more fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin than any tree nut. So it really isn’t surprising that almonds boast a long list of health benefits. Here are some of them:

– Supports healthy heart function – Almonds keep your heart in excellent shape by reducing levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. High cholesterol and blood pressure levels can severely raise your risk of developing heart disease and experiencing complications like stroke and heart attack.

– Helps control blood sugar – People with diabetes benefit the most from eating almonds. Experts say almonds can prevent blood sugar from spiking after meals by helping cells process glucose effectively.

– Combats inflammation – Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E. As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps protect your cells from inflammation. Many studies have linked inflammation to serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

– Boosts digestion – If you frequently feel bloated, chances are you lack fiber. Luckily, almonds give you enough fiber to keep bloating at bay. Fiber keeps food moving along your intestines. It also binds to stool, adding bulk so that it’s easier to pass.

– Energizes – Almonds make a great pick-me-up snack. They are packed with manganese, riboflavin and copper, all of which are important for energy production. Almonds are also rich in protein. This provides a longer-lasting energy source than carbs because they take longer to digest.

– Burns belly fat – Although almonds are high in fat, they may actually help you burn fat, particularly in the belly area. This is likely because almonds are rich in protein. Previous studies have shown that a high-protein diet aids in weight and fat loss among men and women.

– Builds strong bones – Almonds give you high levels of phosphorus, a mineral that works with vitamin D and calcium to keep your bones healthy and strong, especially as you age. Some studies even suggest that phosphorus may help reduce your risk of developing bone diseases like osteoporosis.

– Keeps your brain young – When it comes to brain foods, nothing is doing it like almonds. These nuts pack more than one nutrient for your brain, including riboflavin and L-carnitine. Riboflavin helps maintain a healthy nervous system, while L-carnitine wards off age-related mental decline.

– Maintains healthy, youthful skin – Almonds can turn back the clock when it comes to skin aging, as shown by a recent study. In the study, postmenopausal women who ate almonds as part of their regular diets had less severe wrinkles after just 16 weeks. This is possibly due to the healthy fats in almonds.

– May help protect against some cancers – Almonds have tremendous anti-cancer potential because of their high antioxidant content. Antioxidants protect your cells and DNA from damage, which could lead to cancer. The beneficial fats in almonds also help prevent cancerous tumors from growing. Natural News.

Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States

by the El Reportero ‘s wire services

 

January 20, 2021 – Joe Biden took the oath of office at noon on Jan. 20 to serve as the 46th president of the United States.

Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts administered the oath. Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in shortly before Biden.

Biden’s inauguration took place amid unprecedented circumstances. The president delivered the inaugural address standing before a virtually empty National Mall due to security concerns stemming from the breach of the U.S. Capitol two weeks earlier. Instead of the customary crowd, organizers planted thousands of American flags on the mall.

Biden, 78, succeeds President Donald Trump, who unsuccessfully challenged, who skipped the inauguration. Vice President Mike Pence attended the ceremony alongside former Presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton.

“We’ll press forward with speed and urgency for we have much to do in this winter of peril and significant possibilities, much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build, and much to gain,” Biden said.

The inaugural address, though not formally a policy speech, offered a glimpse into Biden’s priorities. After addressing the pandemic of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, Biden touched on the issues of racism, the climate, domestic terrorism, and white supremacy. He then called for unity.

“My whole soul is in this, bringing America together, uniting our people, uniting our nation and I ask every American to join me in this cause,” Biden said.

“Uniting to fight the foes we face: anger, resentment and hatred, extremism, lawlessness, violence, disease, joblessness and hopelessness. With unity, we can do great things, important things.”

Biden, who campaigned on undoing much of Trump’s legacy, was expected to sign a list of nearly two dozen executive actions later in the day, including an order stopping the construction of Trump’s signature border wall, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, and canceling the travel ban Trump put in place to protect the nation from radical Islamic terrorism.

Earlier in the morning, Trump delivered a farewell address at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One en route to Florida. The president told supporters that he “will be back in some form.”

Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill Biden, descended the steps to the balcony of the Capitol just over 40 minutes prior to noon. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) delivered the opening speeches. Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress and Supreme Court justices attended the ceremony. Pop singer Lady Gaga performed the national anthem.

Biden, a Democrat, takes office amid the ongoing CCP virus pandemic. More than 400,000 Americans have lost their lives to the virus. All of the attendees, with the exception of the speakers, wore masks. A portion of the seating was arranged with social distancing in mind.

The Democrats will hold majorities of both the House and Senate during at least the first two years of Biden’s term. A preview of the president’s first actions suggests he will take advantage of the Democratic control to enact a list of left-wing priorities. His first legislative request, a CCP virus relief bill, featured the $15 minimum wage mandate long promoted by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a Democratic socialist. Biden sent an immigration bill proposal to Congress ahead of the inauguration which would afford legal status to millions of illegal aliens.

Executive Actions

Ahead of the inauguration, Biden’s transition team previewed a list of executive actions the president was scheduled to sign later in the evening. The actions largely focus on undoing President Donald Trump’s achievements, addressing the pandemic, and reorienting the government around Biden’s vision of “equity.”

Cristiana Chamorro is touting to challenge Daniel Ortega

by the El Reportero‘s wire services

 

Like her mother, Cristiana Chamorro, the daughter of former president Violeta Barrios and assassinated journalist Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal, could be a good challenge to President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua.

In an interview suggesting her candidacy, Chamorro stated:

“Nicaragua is interesting. Ortega fought to overthrow Somoza and then Ortega became a Somoza. Then my mother came, competed against Ortega and beat him … it may be. You don’t have to get ahead of the times, but I don’t see any surprise because… like other women like me, we feel that Nicaragua needs that change, and if one has to do it, one does it.”

 

Biden rrders Census Bureau to include undocumented immigrants in apportionment

January 21, 2021 – President Joe Biden issued an executive order mandating the Census Bureau include undocumented immigrants in its apportionment.

Former President Donald Trump sought to exclude undocumented immigrants.

The secretary of commerce “shall report the tabulation of total population by State that reflects the whole number of persons whose usual residence was in each State as of the designated census date in section 141(a) of title 13, United States Code, without regard to immigration status,” the order states.

“In addition, the Secretary shall use tabulations of population reflecting the whole number of persons whose usual residence was in each State as of the census date, without regard to immigration status, in reports provided to the Governor and officers or public bodies having responsibility for legislative apportionment or districting of each State,” it added.

The Census Bureau was supposed to hand in the report by Dec. 31, 2020, but missed the statutory deadline. The bureau soon after stopped complying with Trump’s orders. Bureau Director Steven Dillingham, a Trump appointee, resigned on Jan. 18.

For Joe Biden, contentious issues lie ahead in Mexico-US relationship

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Strained security co-operation, opposing views on renewable energy will loom high on the agenda

 

by Jude Webber

Mexico News Daily

 

U.S. experts monitoring Mexico’s compliance with the tough labor provisions of the USMCA free trade treaty issued a stark warning before Christmas: “No more business as usual.”

Although they were referring to Mexico’s slow progress in implementing commitments under the NAFTA replacement, the phrase could just as well describe bilateral relations as Joe Biden enters the White House.

Strained security co-operation will loom high on the agenda between the neighboring countries, overshadowing their US $600-billion trade relationship, as will the two leaders’ diametrically opposed views on climate change and renewable energy.

Mexico’s worsening business environment — with independent regulators and respect for contracts under threat from President López Obrador — promises to pile on the pressure.

“A Biden presidency could be quite uncomfortable for AMLO,” said one member of the U.S. transition team, using the Mexican leader’s nickname. López Obrador kept things sweet with Donald Trump in exchange for little U.S. “interference” with his domestic agenda, the person added.

Biden’s approach will be more institutional and “there’ll be no Jared for anyone to call.” The outgoing president’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, was a frequent interlocutor with Mexico on migration and development co-operation.

Trump’s threats to withdraw from NAFTA and impose sanctions on Mexican exports unless it cracked down on migrant flows strained relations at times, but López Obrador refused to engage.

Despite Trump’s insults towards Mexicans and insistence that the country pay for his border wall, López Obrador broke his self-imposed ban on foreign travel to meet the U.S. president at the White House.

By contrast, Mexico’s president took six weeks to congratulate Biden on his election victory, eventually sending an uneffusive letter in which he reminded the president-elect he must respect Mexican sovereignty.

 

Guatemala blocks the passage of Honduran migrants

Hundreds of Honduran migrants are stuck between the border with their country and the Guatemalan police blockade that on Sunday put a brake on their journey.

In the crowd there is hunger and despair that forces them to flee the crisis in Honduras.

Of the nearly 9,000 migrants who have reached Guatemalan territory since last Friday, January 15, around 6,000 remain stranded about 55 kilometers west of the El Florido border point, near the town of Vado Hondo.

“There is no food or water and there are thousands of children, pregnant women, babies, and they don’t want to let us pass,” said a Honduran, who identified himself as Pedro.

“We are hungry,” said a Honduran woman behind the security cordon, where she was with her 15-year-old son, her 9-year-old daughter and her 4-year-old niece.

The crisis in Honduras

In the last 50 years, many Hondurans left irregularly for the United States, where more than a million now live, among those who managed to obtain legal residency and the undocumented.

In 2020, according to official sources, remittances touched 5 billion dollars, despite the fact that they were expected to have a fall due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which affects the United States.

During the last 20 years, an average between 100 and 150 Hondurans left the country daily in order to reach the United States. Migrants are fleeing violence and unemployment in Honduras.

The crisis was already deep when the first caravans emerged in 2018, but in 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic aggravated the situation. The hit of hurricanes Eta and Iota in November was the final push for many of the walkers who today are stuck in Guatemala.

The migrants will have to exceed the 5,000 soldiers that the Guatemalan Army has deployed in seven departments of the country, who also receive support from thousands of officers of the National Civil Police.

In Mexico, the agents of the National Guard are waiting for them, who are already deployed on the shore of the Suchiate River. “Everything is calm here, I hope Guatemala contains them,” declared an official of the Mexican National Guard.

House Electoral College vote certifies Biden as the next president

After mob disrupts proceedings, Congress turns back Electoral College challenge, certifying Biden as the next president

by Crystal Hill

Shared from Yahoo News

 

After an extraordinary act of violence from a riotous mob on Wednesday afternoon forced U.S. legislators to evacuate the Capitol during the counting of the Electoral College votes in the presidential election, Congress voted in the early morning hours of Thursday to certify the results showing President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Trump.

While a group of Republican lawmakers challenged the results in Arizona and Pennsylvania, those objections did not withstand a vote in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.

At approximately 3:33 a.m. ET on Thursday, Congress had certified enough electoral votes to surpass the 270 threshold that guaranteed Biden would become the 46th president, effectively ending a desperate bid by Trump and his supporters to overturn the results of the November election.

“The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the State of Delaware has received 306 votes. Donald J. Trump of the state of Florida has received 232 votes,” Vice President Mike Pence declared.

“The announcement of the state of the vote,” Pence continued, “by the president of the Senate, shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice president of the United States each for the term beginning on the 20th day of January, 2021.”

Moments after Pence declared Biden the winner of the election, Trump released a falsehood-laden statement in which he pledged an “orderly transition” of power.

“Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th,” Trump said in the statement made public by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino. “I have always said we would continue our fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of our greatest first term in presidential history, it’s only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again!”

Earlier on Wednesday, in the wake of the attack on the Capitol, fewer Republicans followed through with promises to contest the certification, yet enough did to drag the debate into early Thursday morning.

The initial session abruptly ended at approximately 1:40 p.m., during an objection made by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, against the slate of electors from Arizona. Both chambers had begun debating the challenge when a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, sending lawmakers scurrying to safety.

Just an hour earlier, Trump spoke at a large rally in Washington, where he repeated numerous discredited claims, including that the election was rigged against him. He ominously informed his own vice president what he expected of him.

“Mike Pence, I hope you’re going to stand up for the good of our Constitution,” Trump said at the rally, “and for the good of our country. And if you’re not, I’m going to be very disappointed in you, I will tell you right now.”

Trump also encouraged his crowd of roughly 25,000 supporters to head to the Capitol and make their displeasure with the certification clear.

Chaos ensued as Trump’s supporters clashed with police, broke windows, entered the Capitol and ransacked congressional offices. At least one person was shot and killed during the siege, three other people died and more than a dozen law enforcement officers were injured.

As Capitol Police finally began clearing the building late in the afternoon, Trump issued a now deleted one-minute videotaped statement directed at the rioters that began by expressing sympathy for their “pain” and “hurt” before launching into a litany of his own grievances about “an election that was stolen from us.”

“But you have to go home now,” Trump said. “We have to have peace.”

“We love you. You’re very special,” he added. “I know how you feel.”

Lawmakers returned to the Capitol around 8 p.m. to resume the process. “All this accomplished was to delay our vote by a few hours,” Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said.

Vice President Mike Pence, who returned from the siege of the capital from a secure location to preside over a joint session of Congress, certified the electoral votes, despite pleas from Trump to attempt to block them.

Before the certification, Pence addressed the rioters who smashed in windows and trespassed into lawmakers’ offices and the House and Senate chambers.

“To those who wreaked havoc at our Capitol today, you did not win,” Pence said. “Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the people’s house.”

While Thursday’s vote reached an explosive conclusion, the final results of the election were not all that close. Biden received 7 million more popular votes than Trump.

With his Electoral College votes certified by Congress, Biden is now set to be inaugurated on Jan. 20.

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Notice is hereby given that the San Francisco County Transportation Authority is requesting proposals from qualified respondents (proposers) to assist in engineering, Caltrans environmental, and right-of-way approval for the Hillcrest Road Widening and Yerba Buena Island Multi-Use Pathway Project. The full RFP is posted on the Transportation Authority’s website, www.sfcta.org/contracting. Proposals are due to the Transportation Authority electronically to info@sfcta.org by January 28, 2021, 2:00 p.m.

Mexican composer Armando Manzanero dies

Shared from Social Media

 

“I perceived as never before that Armando Manzanero was a man of the people, that is why I am very sorry for his death,” said President López Obrador, who thus canceled his morning press conference.

The Mexican singer-songwriter and composer Armando Manzanero, known as the king of romanticism and president of the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico, died this Monday (12.28.2020) of COVID-19 after several days intubated in a hospital, confirmed the secretary of Culture, Alejandra Frausto.

After the news was known, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, had a few words of recognition for the artist and ended his morning press conference. “I perceived as never before that Armando Manzanero was a man of the people, that is why I am very sorry for his death. A great composer, also a representative of Mexican authors and composers,” said the president.

“We send to their family and friends, to all the singer-songwriters, our condolences for this unfortunate loss for the artistic world and I no longer want to continue with this press conference and nothing else ends,” continued López Obrador, who had the Manzanero’s song “Adoro” to conclude the press conference.

The author of classics of Mexican romantic music, such as “Somos novios”, “I’m going to turn off the light”, “With you I learned”, “This afternoon I saw rain” and “No”, was hospitalized last week in Mexico City after test positive for COVID-19 and intubated days later.

The last public appearance of Manzanero, president of the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico, was on December 11 in Mérida, capital of Yucatán, where he inaugurated the Casa Manzanero Museum. Manzanero (Mérida, Yucatán, 1935) leaves behind an unforgettable legacy in the history of music in Spanish, an endless number of albums sold out of thirty published and innumerable awards, such as the honorary Grammy Award in 2014. lgc (efe / afp )

¡Espiritu Navideño con Cache MKE! Virtual Performance Celebration

Compiled by the El Reportero‘s staff

 

Cecil Negron and Latin Musical Ensemble Cache MKE has been performing in the Midwest for over 20 years, making a major impact on the local and regional Latin music scene. With rich vocal harmonies, and a wide variety of navideño music with Latin American roots and flair, Cache will thrill audiences in this special holiday performance!

*Through our partner Anywhere seats, you can view the concert by clicking “tickets” where you will register to view and be able to select the concert package of your choice! Be sure to check your email for a confirmation code from Anywhere Seat, which you will receive in a separate email.

*Concert Premieres at 5:00 p.m. on December 11. Upon purchasing your household ticket, you can view the performance at a time that is convenient for you up until January.

Dec. 11 – Jan. 31.

Get tickets at: https://latinoartsinc.anywhereseat.com/access.php?event_id=10471

 

Playful People Productions offers free family game nights

Musical Theater-Themed Trivia and Games Online

 

San Jose, CA (December 16, 2020) – Playful People Productions, based in San Jose California, is offering its online Family Game Nights for free through March. Family Game Nights will be held the 3rd Friday of each month and require pre-registration. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3qUWfgW. For more information, visit https://playfulpeople.org or call (408) 878-5362.

“We want to engage families — especially those with children — in fun, positive, and theatrical endeavors,” said Artistic Director Katie D’Arcey. “While many of our programs require a registration fee to cover supplies and teacher reimbursement, we recognize that many families are feeling the economic pinch right now. Family Game Nights — whether it’s with your household, or “virtual family” — are a safe, easy, and free way to play with others and have a little fun!”

The musical theater-themed Game Nights are hosted by MaryTheresa Capriles, and range from trivia to dance-offs, bingo to musical chairs. Occurring on the 3rd Friday of each month via Zoom, these Game Nights can be attended individually, with family and/or friends, from anywhere in the county (or the world) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. PST.

Normally performing out of the Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose, the company immediately sprung into action in March, 2020 to create POP (Playful Online People) programming, converting all its theatre experiences to virtual formats and continuing to make arts and theatre opportunities available to kids and families during the pandemic.

Mother and daughter team Barbara Galiotto and Katie D’ Arcey are Positive Discipline trained; both have worked as early Childhood Educators; and as professional directors with children’s theater. The pair have approximately 50 years experience between them in the musical theater world and, together with a small team of permanent staff and an array of talented directors, teachers, and support personnel, offer beginner through advanced theatre experiences for the whole family.

 

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The story behind José Feliciano’s Christmas classic

How ‘Feliz Navidad’ Became a Christmas Classic & Latin Music Groundbreaker

 

by the El Reportero‘s news services

Read the story behind José Feliciano’s Christmas classic in this excerpt from “Decoding Despacito: An Oral History of Latin Music,” written by Billboard’s Leila Cobo

José Feliciano’s classic “Feliz Navidad” turned 50 years old this year, a milestone that was celebrated with the first major reimagining of the song, a merchandise line, a children’s book and an upcoming Christmas special. This week, “Feliz Navidad” rose to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart — its first top 10 appearance on the chart ever (last holiday season it went to No. 12), a breathtaking achievement for a 50-year-old track in its original version.

So important is “Feliz Navidad” to the history of Latin music overall that it’s the opening chapter of my upcoming book Decoding Despacito: An Oral History of Latin Music, to be published by Vintage Books in English and Spanish on March 2, 2021. The book features 19 songs that have shaped the history of Latin music, their stories told by the artists, the songwriters, the producers, the managers, the executives, the arrangers, and sometimes the wives and husbands who brought them to life.

 

Mexican newspaper pays tribute to Cuban singer Omara Portuondo

La Jornada newspaper paid tribute to Cuban singer Omara Portuondo in an lengthy article in which it recalled that the diva turned 90 in October.

The feature included a brief interview with the famous singer who reemerged to the world with the legendary Buena Vista Social Club band, where she showed that neither her voice nor her vocal chords have given way over the years.

Healthy, attractive and Cuban, that is how Omara describes herself when she turned 90. The legend of Cuban music, born on October 29, 1930, in Havana, said she feels very young when referring to her birthday, La Jornada reported.

The singer of ‘La era esta pariendo un corazon’ (The era is giving birth to a heart) announced her tour ‘Omara Siempre en movimiento’ in Asia, Europe and Oceania, but as it was her alleged farewell from stages, she called it ‘El ultimo beso’ (The Last Kiss), but she had to cancel her performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Despite her age, when many are in retirement or absent, Portuondo continues her lively artistic life. ‘I still have a long way to go,’ and said that so far, she would like to continue doing what she does.

Winners Announced for Fall 2020 SFFILM Westridge Grant

Final Westridge Grant Cycle Awards $100,000 to Support US-Based Independent Filmmakers Developing Narrative Feature Screenplays

 

SFFILM, in partnership with the Westridge Foundation, announced today the projects that will receive a total of $100,000 in funding in the sixth and final round of SFFILM Westridge Grants. Five filmmaking teams have been granted funding to help support the screenwriting stage of their narrative feature films.

One of the five teams awarded is a Hispanic, Robert T. Herrera, writer/director/producer – received $20,000 for his film Pink Casa,

The story evolves at the industrial neighborhoods of South Texas, where a Tejano oil refinery worker raises his orphaned and selectively mute 12-year-old niece.

After she is discovered by national art media for painting every inch of their house pink and for showcasing prodigious creative talent, a renowned 80-year-old New York art icon and his daughter make contact. Their visit prompts the two disparate families to unearth their losses and confront their coupled futures.

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