A Mexican American, Chavez was a long-time labor rights activist, devoting his own life to improving the lives of others. As the founder of the National Farm Workers Association, Chavez was intent on employing education and a sense of pride in order to empower disenfranchised farm laborers.
Our writers have seized upon that notion, sharing their stories and demonstrating the value of art within the context of social change.
In “Visionary in Action”, Eva Enriquez, provides a sneak peek inside the mind of visiting artist, Favianna Rodriguez – a muralist and author, who has dedicated her life to spreading the gospel of community activism.
And who doesn’t have props for local slam poet and educator, Darron Cambra? Cambra recently shared his own deep insights (and poetry) with fellow artist, Priscilla Ortiz.
Like Chavez, what Rodriquez and Cambra have in common is a passion for their communities and a desire to use that passion to serve others.
According to Chavez, “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours.”
I'd like to believe that Chavez had it right.
Aloha,
Andrea
FEATURES
Favianna Rodriguez is an activist not only by getting involved in social issues by raising her images to bring awareness, but also she is an activist to herself.
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Grownups Film Review by Chris Mikesell
Adam Sandler may have grown up, but his humor is still juvenile.
True, the 43 year-old co-writer and star of “Grown-Ups” knows exactly who his target audience is. If humor were a stock portfolio, Sandler would not only own options in the poop joke, slapstick, breast milk, and awful pun markets, he’d be making a killing.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Genius in Us All, Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures at UHM Outreach College
Saturday, July 24, 2010 Love Festival 2010
EDITORS
Poetry, Man by Priscilla Ortiz
Interview with poet Darron Cambra, featuring his poem, HB 444what? (the new civil war)
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Hotel Workers Rising 2010 by Lauren Ballesteros
On July 22, 2010, more than 1,000 hotel workers are expected to gather in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel
in Waikiki shouting, “Hawaii’s needs, not Wall Street greed!”
At that same moment, thousands of workers in at least 15 other major cities across North America; from Toronto to Chicago and Indianapolis to Los Angeles will gather chanting similar mantras with one unified voice. "Enough is enough."
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Painting with Pudding by Taressa Ishimi
Always on the look out for activities enjoyable for kids and adults alike I want to help you to deal with any and all parenting issues and to help you find activities that don't require you to have yet another nursery trapped in your head on infinite loop.
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Conservation Week by Kaui Awong
Conservation Week runs from July 25 - August 1 so get out of the house to learn little, or at least look outside your window at Hawaii’s clear blue sky, or lush mountains or crystal clear ocean! We live in a beautiful place, and we should try to keep it that way.
Events during the week range from a Tropical Plant Nature talk at Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden to photography exhibits at the Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center.
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Revolutions in Music by Rachel Wagenman
No one could have put it better than The Beatles when they brought us to our feet with, “You say you want a revolution? Well, you know. We all want to change the world.”
For decades, music has acted not only as an outlet for many artists emotionally, but also as an outlet to voice their opinions on social and political issues—to comment on society and rally people together and unite under a cause.
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Going Viral at the Reed Space HNL Shoot by Loraine Ho
On July 3rd, tourists lounging near the Ilikai Hotel lagoon were treated to a surreal sight. The crew and talent behind the upcoming Reed Space HNL stop-motion video rushed across the sand, meticulously placing objects around the beach, pausing, shifting, and holding still for the each new frame. These long hours in the sun would culminate in a July 14th online video release to promote the designer book and clothing store, Reed Space.
Read more...
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Hotel Workers Rising 2010 by Lauren Ballesteros
On July 22, 2010, more than 1,000 hotel workers are expected to gather in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel
in Waikiki shouting, “Hawaii’s needs, not Wall Street greed!”
At that same moment, thousands of workers in at least 15 other major cities across North America; from Toronto to Chicago and Indianapolis to Los Angeles will gather chanting similar mantras with one unified voice. "Enough is enough."
Read more...
Painting with Pudding by Taressa Ishimi
Read more...
Conservation Week by Kaui Awong
Conservation Week runs from July 25 - August 1 so get out of the house to learn little, or at least look outside your window at Hawaii’s clear blue sky, or lush mountains or crystal clear ocean! We live in a beautiful place, and we should try to keep it that way.
Events during the week range from a Tropical Plant Nature talk at Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden to photography exhibits at the Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center.
Read more...
Revolutions in Music by Rachel Wagenman
No one could have put it better than The Beatles when they brought us to our feet with, “You say you want a revolution? Well, you know. We all want to change the world.”
For decades, music has acted not only as an outlet for many artists emotionally, but also as an outlet to voice their opinions on social and political issues—to comment on society and rally people together and unite under a cause.
Read more...
Going Viral at the Reed Space HNL Shoot by Loraine Ho
On July 3rd, tourists lounging near the Ilikai Hotel lagoon were treated to a surreal sight. The crew and talent behind the upcoming Reed Space HNL stop-motion video rushed across the sand, meticulously placing objects around the beach, pausing, shifting, and holding still for the each new frame. These long hours in the sun would culminate in a July 14th online video release to promote the designer book and clothing store, Reed Space.
Read more...
Grownups Film Review by Chris Mikesell
Adam Sandler may have grown up, but his humor is still juvenile.
True, the 43 year-old co-writer and star of “Grown-Ups” knows exactly who his target audience is. If humor were a stock portfolio, Sandler would not only own options in the poop joke, slapstick, breast milk, and awful pun markets, he’d be making a killing.
Read more...
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Genius in Us All, Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures at UHM Outreach College
Saturday, July 24, 2010 Love Festival 2010
EDITORS
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