By Jesse C. Gonzales “Pintos” The tag or label pinto when referring to a current prison inmate has been handed down through the decades. Although of European roots, it has evolved in meaning to [...] Continue Reading
Arts & Culture
Love, Wagner, De Sade and Norman
By Alfonso Hernandez Marie Henri Beyle/Stendhal (1783–1825) in his work De l’Amour (On Love) presents four kinds of love: passionate, amour-passion (love-passion), self-evident or well-mannered and [...] Continue Reading
Swede Fest Returns to Tower Theatre
The Central Valley’s fastest-growing amateur film festival will return to Fresno’s historic Tower Theatre (815 E. Olive Ave) on May 19 at 6 p.m. Swede Fest--the only film festival dedicated to sweded [...] Continue Reading
Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Calendar – May 2013
Compiled by Fresno Metro Ministry ISJC Mission Statement: To network and collaborate as we work to serve and promote systemic change for the common good; to educate and inspire one another to positive [...] Continue Reading
There’s More Than Marriage
By Kaylia Metcalfe Recently, and understandably, the focus of the LGBT’s political and activist arms has been legalizing (or stopping the illegalization of) same-sex marriage. The latest polls from [...] Continue Reading
Immigration Reform and Latinos’ New Friends
By Eduardo Stanley Now that President Obama has unveiled his plans to overhaul the obsolete immigration law, many former opponents of such an idea are joining the tide, hoping to gain some Latino [...] Continue Reading
The Slow Death of Fresno State: An e-Book That Sheds Light on History
By Alex Vavoulis The Slow Death of Fresno State, written by Professor Kenneth Seib of the Fresno State College English Department in 1979, is a tribute to the people who joined the struggle for a [...] Continue Reading
Going Underground with Sci-Fi Caper
By Simone Whalen-Rhodes “Let’s go to the basement!” I declared over the loud band that is already playing at C.A.F.E. Infoshop as I approach Emelia Sci-Fi Caper’s bassist and front lady, Sam, who [...] Continue Reading
Music, Art and Dance: This Fresno Venue Is Cool
By Simone Whalen-Rhodes As I walk into Jasmine La Caris and her husband Omar Nare’s studio, I immediately know this place is cool. It’s a reminder of downtown lofts, with age and character imprinted [...] Continue Reading
A Cinematic Bounty: The Ninth Annual Fresno Film Festival
By Jefferson Beavers An underappreciated Chilean folklorist saves the disappearing songs and stories of Latin America. Snow White gets a makeover as a Spanish bullfighter. Beekeepers from Switzerland [...] Continue Reading
Progressive Voice – April 2013: Gearing Up!
By Yezdyar S. Kaoosji This month’s column is devoted to updating the community about activities and plans of the Progressive Network of Central California. Our first priority for the next few months [...] Continue Reading