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Business

BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES NEED A PLAN AND A DESIGNATED DISTRICT FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH A COLLECTIVE AGENDA, NOT INDIVIDUALISM

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Dear Black community: I’ve noticed that several black businesses, but not many, are popping up in different parts of Buffalo, but not in the Black or East Side community. While this looks positive on the surface, and take my word for it, the business might not complete a year. Some of these new businesses will fail before the year is over. We must designate several blocks in the black community, like Jefferson or Fillmore, and develop a black business and economic development district with art and cultural theme, Restaurants, Black Cultural Center, Book Store, Boutique Shop/s, College satellites (UB, Canisius, Buffalo State, etc.), Library, Bank/s, Art Galleries, Retail businesses, and barbershops. Many of these black businesses exist already, but they are scattered all over the city struggling to survive, with very little consumer traffic. These businesses, if located in the district, or black businesses that relocate, will generate consumer traffic. It will also, which is very important, leave the money in the community, building a strong economic base. Having an isolated black business in a non-black community is not the thing to do, at least not currently. We need to think collectively. Otherwise, our businesses will continue to fade away, one by one, and without notice. The Black community leadership must commit to a collective business and economic plan. Without it, ghettos will not go away. The same applies to the Puerto Rican/Latino community. Imagine if El Museo, El Batey Dance Company, Hispanic Heritage Council, La Ultima Hora, Panorama Hispano, Buffalo Latino Village, La Cueva Restaurant, and other Latino businesses, were all located on Niagara Street. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Community Education Entertainment Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics LATINO COLLEGE STUDENTS FACE INEQUALITY AND CULTURAL ISOLATION AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK at BUFFALO March 25, 2023/No Comments LACK OF COLLEGE SERVICES FOR LATINO STUDENTS: This is in response to a story by UB Spectrum reporter, Kayla Estrada, Read More “GETTING VERY LITTLE FOR THE WHOLE,  BUT GETTING A LOT FOR THE FEW” WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2023 January 25, 2023/No Comments While I might appear to be biased and selective, I strongly feel the four people in the photo are the Read More The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System December 25, 2022/No Comments When the Hispanic Heritage Council (HHC) moved to rename the Niagara Branch Library several years ago, with the support of Read More Load More End of Content.

español, People

FRIDA KAHLO NO ES REFERENTE DEL FEMINISMO

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FRIDA KAHLO NO ES REFERENTE DEL FEMINISMO Cada 8 de marzo, se conmemora la lucha feminista de las mujeres. También se celebra el fruto de toda esa lucha que a lo largo de los últimos cien años, nos ha dado a las mujeres ciertos derechos que antes nos fueron negados.  Creo que además de recordar a todas esas mujeres que dieron su vida en esa lucha, es importante que reconozcamos, ahora que el feminismo está de moda para algunos, que hay figuras femeninas que no son referentes del feminismo. Frida Kahlo es una de esas figuras erróneas del feminismo. Mi columna no en contra de Frida. Ella es una artista excepcional, una mujer que representa a México -país que amo y que tengo en mi corazón- y a la cultura mexicana, una mujer que se abrió paso en el mundo de las artes como ninguna otra en su tiempo, lo que le ha convertido en un referente artístico, único de su país. Pero Frida, fue una mujer feminista. Sin entrar en un análisis de técnicas artísticas de sus obras, me atrevo a decir que esas obras reflejan su sufrimiento, su relación de codependencia con Diego Rivera, su dolor y ese conflicto interno que libramos las mujeres cuando estamos en una relación enfermiza y tóxica que nos quita nuestra autoestima. Para mí, sus pinturas reflejan su realidad. El dolor que sintió su corazón con los tres abortos que sufrió, pues quería tanto darle un hijo a Diego (pintura “Henry Ford Hospital”); o el dolor que sintió su corazón una y otra vez, con cada traición de Diego. Ella misma dijo, de su pintura “El venado herido” o “La Venadita”, como dicen los mexicanos, que la flecha en el corazón del venado que tenía su cara, era la más dolorosa porque era la flecha clavada por Diego. A lo largo de la historia, las feministas y la lucha feminista, han buscado la igualdad de derechos, la independencia económica, sentimental y social, y además la erradicación de la violencia contra las mujeres. Pero Frida, vivió casi toda su vida atada a una relación en la que predominó el abuso, la infidelidad y hasta el menos precio. No quiero que mis letras se mal entiendan no estoy señalando a Frida, porque estoy segura que no fue nada fácil para ella vivir en medio de todo eso. Sus cartas, ahora expuestas en museos y sus versos, también reflejaban lo que pasaba. Desde que conoció a Diego -según la historia- Frida volcó su vida en él. Se vestía con las ropas típicas de Oaxaca porque a Diego le parecían hermosas las mujeres de esa región. Se vestía así para esconder los defectos físicos que dejó la poliomielitis, las secuelas del grave accidente de tren que tuvo cuando era adolescente, las de sus más de 21 operaciones y su prótesis. Read More From This Writer All Post Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports FRIDA KAHLO NO ES REFERENTE DEL FEMINISMO March 25, 2019/No CommentsRead More

Politics

Register to Vote:  Rise Strong!

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Municipal elections are taking place in many cities across the nation from New York to Philadelphia! This is a call to action as citizens and members of the collective — your vote is your voice, register to vote and make civic engagement part of your daily life. What quality of life issues do you care about? How is the local funding in your school district calculated? Do you know what is the vision and mission of the Sheriff’s Office in your city? Who is running for the seat? Why is the candidate running? What about City Council? How is your district represented? What issues is your district facing? Mayor? Public Advocate? District Attorney?  How does the office affect your daily life as a member of the collective? As an individual? It all starts with your registration to vote and taking the time to exercise such amazing privilege. Perhaps, you might consider running? Take a moment and sit with yourself and firmly reflect on these questions. Elaborate on your answers. Tell your story.   Why are you running? What is your motivation and vision for the office you are seeking? Sit with yourself and articulate openly why are you seeking to become a public servant. Why this or that office? Are you ready to win? Do you have a clear message? Does it resonate with your district and or office you are seeking? Have you enlisted your spouse/partner/family in the decision? Have you taken the time to talk and seek the support of your loyal friends?  Voters are also family members, spouses, partners and friends…your humanity comes across with voters. Do you have a support system? What support do you have? What is your platform? Are you an insurgent? Where is your base? Do you need a base? Have you emotionally, spiritually and financially done an assessment of where you are…what would it take? Public service is a noble calling. It is about building and representing communities across the board. It is about transparency and advocacy. It is for the determined and courageous. Few months ago, I ran into an amazing young man who runs a community development corporation in the city, I was so happy to see him. I told him how great he will be as an elected official! He firmly and politely said: “I am not corrupt enough to be elected.” His utterance is unfortunately a common perception among many hard working and honest citizens. Not all politicians are corrupt, and not all seek office for self-gain. There are many amazing, truly committed community minded candidates who seek office to represent with honor, integrity and for the public good. More than ever, we need to work on common ground and work together to elect public servants who are willing to work with community members and stakeholders to build and govern with integrity. Take a moment– consider the calling either as a candidate and/or a supporter. You matter, your community and city matter. Register and Vote. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics EL CALOR ESTA ENCENDIDO: NUEVO LIBRO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DE LEYES CORPORATIVAS July 4, 2023/No Comments Tom Fox, es una lumina y guia para miles de abogados quienes ejercen en el area corporativa anti corrupcion y Read More A SENSIBLE HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NEEDED NOW June 23, 2023/No Comments A SENSIBLE HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NEEDED NOW A bipartisan sensible humane immigration reform is needed now by our nation. Read More MADRE SOLO UNA:FELICIDADES A TI MADRE! May 23, 2023/No Comments MADRE SOLO UNA:FELICIDADES A TI MADRE! A todas las madres que son nuestras lectoras especialmente a aquellas quienes con mucho Read More Load More End of Content.

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