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By Amanda Chavez | Apr 30, 2019

An Introduction to Mijente

Over the next few decades, a steady demographic shift will occur in the United States, the Latinx population is set to double. Alongside these shifts are predictions and assumptions that the power and influence of our community will grow as…

By Tania Unzueta | Feb 27, 2019

Six Wins to Revel in from Chicago’s Election Beyond the Mayor’s Race

We asked local comic designer and art activist and organizer, Vicko Alvarez Vega, to break down why last night’s election was a victory against Chicago machine politics at every level.  References to machine politics and race dynamics in Chicago aren’t…

By Amanda Chavez | Jan 24, 2019

Case of Detained 15-Month-Old Baby Exposes Continued Separation of Families by Trump

    Father’s charging documents did not include details of the family separation, hiding it from the court and from the public. Family and advocates demand her immediate release and demand answers to why the government continues to separate families….

By Amanda Chavez | Jan 8, 2019

Mijente Statement on Trump Address 1/8/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 8, 2019 CONTACT: Danielle Moodie-Mills, danielle@abpartners.co, 202-445-5210 PHOENIX — Marisa Franco, Director of Mijente, the national digital and grassroots hub for Latinx and Chicanx organizing, released the following statement about President Trump’s primetime address this…

By Martin Jordan | Dec 19, 2018

Get Your Mijente Swag at La Tiendita!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by popular demand…we’re excited to announce the official launch of our brand new online store aka La Tiendita! Folks can now order 5 popular Mijente swag items online, including: Our super comfortable and OG black Mijente hoodie…

By Amanda Chavez | Dec 11, 2018

Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CONTACT: Danielle Moodie-Mills, danielle@abpartners.co, 202-445-5210   Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported   Tucson, Arizona– Today a federal immigration court ordered the deportation of nationally known reproductive rights and immigrant rights activist Alejandra…

By Amanda Chavez | Nov 28, 2018

Local San Anto Spots: Lánzate 2018

Wondering what the best local spots to visit in San Anto are? Want to get the 411 from local community and help defend against gentrification? Check out this list of food, music, and community spots personally recommended by local Mijente…

By Guest Contributor | Nov 27, 2018

Cuidate Checklist: Lánzate 2018 and Beyond

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde Lánzate 2018 is almost here and we’re so entusiasmadx to learn, connect and build together in San Antonio. Large gatherings…

By Amanda Chavez | Nov 27, 2018

Cuidate Checklist: Lánzate 2018 y Más Allá

“Cuidarme a mí misma no es autocomplacencia, es preservación propia, y eso es un acto de guerra política.” – Audre Lorde Ya casi llega la hora de Lánzate 2018 y estamos muy entusiasmadxs de aprender, conectarnos y construir juntxs en…