The Civil Rights Legacy of Angel Irene

Jose Sueiro

In Washington DC, sophisticated political capital of the world, we tend to forget that the bulk of the local Hispanic community settled here barely two generations ago and that the fight for equal rights, housing and basic services was and is a civil rights struggle. Latinos migrated from the entire Spanish speaking world fleeing oppressive dictatorships and civil wars, but mostly the surge in population came from the Central American conflicts of the 1970’s and 80’s and most of those immigrants were low skilled, poorly educated ‘campesinos’.

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Jun13

The Gay Pride

Parade a Lesson for Fiesta DC

There’s nothing quite like the Gay Pride Parade in DC. Hard to believe it began in the mid 70’s as a far out, very specialized festivity limited to the area around what used to be called P St. beach and the bars along 17th St. near Dupont Circle. It has become a landmark festivity for the District and an entertaining spectacle, a tribute to the progress of the LGBT community and the civil rights struggle they represent.

May18

Tribute to Angel Irene: Director of Vida Senior Center

Afflicted with a Serious Disease

On Sunday night, May 19, 2013, 6:30 pm at the Channel Inn, 650 Water St. S.W., there is a tribute to Angel Irene, Executive Director of Vida Senior Center. Here is Angel’s message to the community. Thanks to our good friend Jose Gutierrez for distributing this message to us.
Thanks everyone for coming tonight. My name is Jose Gutierrez and I am, at this time, with you on behalf of my friend, Angel Luis Irene, who could not be here tonight. We appreciate the fact that each and every one of you is with us tonight to listen to the following statement that Angel Luis wanted me to share with you:

May16

Why No Housing Committee at City Council?

Four Recommendations for Preserving Affordable Housing

Cynthia Pols & Jose Sueiro

In a city where 59% of residents are renters, affordable housing is key to maintaining diversity in the District. The long-term viability of the District as a diverse and healthy community is threatened by the City Council’s continuing failure to tackle the affordable housing crisis.

May16

ROXANA

Latino Affairs for Our Times

At a recent Mayoral press conference, overflowing with reporters and community activists, called to announce measures that would allow undocumented immigrants to request driver’s licenses by far the greatest cheers and applause were for a young lady in the front row who had worked so hard to make sure this day would happen. Such is the life of Roxanna Olivas, the Mayor’s Latino Affairs Director.

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Alberto Gomez

There have been countless variances granted by the zoning Board and this one is badly needed. The vibrancy of the community well...
Adams Morgan resident

Great article, Jose!
Carlos E. Guzman

Glad to see this group back in action. This brings me back to times past when we used to have weekly business meetings at Avinonne....
BB Otero

Jose thanks for sharing this. Very interesting, will try to attend. A couple of major impacts that should not go unheralded are our...
Fatima

Born and raised in Cleveland Park, all I needed to do was cross the bridge and there I was hanging out at Adams Morgan. As an adult, I...
Derrick

Jorge your article is right on point. Until we get hiring managers and the senior leadership, SES, in the federal government looking...