Fall 2012

This Issue

Now more than ever, Latinos and Latinas are an undeniable presence in the culture and society of the United States. Latin@s are influencing the stream of politics, business, and the arts. They are activists for the rights of undocumented immigrants. They are politicians. They are television and movie stars, dancers, directors, and passionate artists.

From the highest paid woman in Hollywood, to a gang-banger turned college grad, Latin@s today are influential, diverse, and above all,visible. Whether or not you’ve heard their names or know their faces, the Latino identity is being defined by groups and individuals like those featured in this edition of the Divisadero.

A Culture Not Ones' Own

The Mexican Art Museum in San Francisco showcases fine art, contemporary art, and ancient art dating back to 500 BCE.

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1st Latin Jazz Festival

In October San Francisco held its first annual Latin Jazz Festival in the Mission District.

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Beating the Odds

From a life of anger and crime to a degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice, Eddie Padilla is beating the odds.

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Changing Faces

The key to success in Hollywood is balancing diversity and controversy and Jimmy Smits is blazing a trail for Latino actors in the U.S.

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Dark Truth of a Writer's Mind

In this gripping account of depression, director David Michan, challenges the cohesion of reality and the mind.

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Flamenco in San Francisco

Ser bailarina de flamenco es una responsabilidad de vivir. Stephanie Narváez habla de su pasión después de su presentación en la vinoteca Pause.

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Identity, Dictators, and Apocalypse: An Interview with Junot Díaz

From banned books in Arizona to the Trujillo dictatorship in Dominican Republic, Junot Díaz talks about it all after his book signing in Corte Madera.

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Jeff from A to Z

Una mirada a la vida del fundador de Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos, y su conexión a la comunidad latina.

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Book Review: Junot Díaz is at it Again!

Pulitzer Prize winning author Junot Díaz is at it again with his latest book, This is How You Lose Her.

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Marco Rubio: Hijo Americano

La vida del ‘hijo americano’ Marco Rubio.

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No Papers No Fear

People migrate to the US in search of better economic, social, and political situations. And they should be able to do so with or without papers, and certainly without fear.

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On Favianna Rodriguez

Oakland based graphic artist pushes boundaries, comfort, and political ideals with her vibrant posters.

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Poner el Dedo en la Llaga

A review of Heroes and Saints, the first Chican@ play performed on campus in USF history. Plus, an interview with the play’s director Professor Roberto Gutierrez Varea.

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Precious Knowledge

Precious Knowledge chronicles ‘la lucha’ of Latino students in Arizona defending their right to Ethnic Studies in school. Read what producer Eren McGinnis has to say about the film and his experience.

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Sofía Vergara

Eat your heart out Ms. Kardashian this Latina Beauty Queen has more then just junk in her trunk, and at 40 years young Sofia Vergara has taken her seat as the "Covergirl" of the America's.

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