Invest in Future Progressive Leaders!
Throughout my life I’ve learned what it was to fight for justice and combat inequality in our society. Being the youngest child of community advocates and organizer parents, I was acutely aware from a young age of social injustices and
Invest in Future Progressive Leaders!
Throughout my life I’ve learned what it was to fight for justice and combat inequality in our society. Being the youngest child of community advocates and organizer parents, I was acutely aware from a young age of social injustices and
San Francisco’s “Broom Closet” Apartments
San Francisco’s “Broom Closet” Apartments by vanessa chan NOTE: Originally published on untapped sf. on August 3, 2012. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the author. It’s a small world we live in. Urban dwellers in San Francisco may
San Francisco’s “Broom Closet” Apartments
San Francisco’s “Broom Closet” Apartments by vanessa chan NOTE: Originally published on untapped sf. on August 3, 2012. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the author. It’s a small world we live in. Urban dwellers in San Francisco may
Gawad Kalinga Visualized Narratives
Here’s a short video of interviews and photographs I put together from my photographs of Gawad Kalinga (GK) residents from the provence of Cam Sur, Bicol. In the Summer of 2009 I worked with Gawad Kalina, a Philippine-based poverty reduction
Gawad Kalinga Visualized Narratives
Here’s a short video of interviews and photographs I put together from my photographs of Gawad Kalinga (GK) residents from the provence of Cam Sur, Bicol. In the Summer of 2009 I worked with Gawad Kalina, a Philippine-based poverty reduction
Jean Paul Gaultier | de Young Museum
Sometimes an art exhibition surprises you in all the right ways. Admittedly, I wasn’t that eager to see “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,” de Young’s newest exhibit; but after 5 minutes, I
Jean Paul Gaultier | de Young Museum
Sometimes an art exhibition surprises you in all the right ways. Admittedly, I wasn’t that eager to see “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,” de Young’s newest exhibit; but after 5 minutes, I
Prop 8 Decision Released Tuesday morning
Hard to believe that the battle over Prop 8 has been fought for over 4 years now. In honor of tomorrow’s forthcoming decision, I thought it’d be fun to take a quick look back to how public opinion was forming around the issue
Prop 8 Decision Released Tuesday morning
Hard to believe that the battle over Prop 8 has been fought for over 4 years now. In honor of tomorrow’s forthcoming decision, I thought it’d be fun to take a quick look back to how public opinion was forming around the issue
Ranked Choice Voting, a system worth fighting for
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) or “Instant Run-Off Voting” as it’s sometimes called, is currently under fire in San Francisco. Two charter amendments are currently working their way through the Rules Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Recently I
Ranked Choice Voting, a system worth fighting for
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) or “Instant Run-Off Voting” as it’s sometimes called, is currently under fire in San Francisco. Two charter amendments are currently working their way through the Rules Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Recently I
An Exercise in Opulence: Hearst Castle
An Exercise in Opulence: Hearst Castle NOTE: Originally published on untapped sf. on November 7, 2011. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the author. by vanessa chan Contemporary audiences know William Randolph Hearst as the Orson Welles–created eccentric
An Exercise in Opulence: Hearst Castle
An Exercise in Opulence: Hearst Castle NOTE: Originally published on untapped sf. on November 7, 2011. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the author. by vanessa chan Contemporary audiences know William Randolph Hearst as the Orson Welles–created eccentric
November 2, 2011 Occupy Oakland
A lot of people have differing opinions on the Occupy movement currently taking place throughout the country. While I share many people’s concerns over what the end result of this movement is, what has bothered me the most is the
November 2, 2011 Occupy Oakland
A lot of people have differing opinions on the Occupy movement currently taking place throughout the country. While I share many people’s concerns over what the end result of this movement is, what has bothered me the most is the
re: “Redistricting worries San Francisco’s gay leaders”
On July 1st, 2011 the San Francisco Examiner published an article entitled “Redistricting worries San Francisco’s gay leaders.” In response to that article, Benjamin Leong & Carlo De La Cruz Co-Chair & Political Awareness Chair of the Gay Asian Pacific
re: “Redistricting worries San Francisco’s gay leaders”
On July 1st, 2011 the San Francisco Examiner published an article entitled “Redistricting worries San Francisco’s gay leaders.” In response to that article, Benjamin Leong & Carlo De La Cruz Co-Chair & Political Awareness Chair of the Gay Asian Pacific
Redistricting: What It Is and Why You Should Care
By Carlo De La Cruz & Ana Duong San Francisco – Quiz of the day: In 2001 California had two Asian American elected officials representing California on the State wide or Federal level—Mike Honda (D-San Jose) & Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) .
Redistricting: What It Is and Why You Should Care
By Carlo De La Cruz & Ana Duong San Francisco – Quiz of the day: In 2001 California had two Asian American elected officials representing California on the State wide or Federal level—Mike Honda (D-San Jose) & Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) .
modern day barriers to voting
Looking back over the 2010 Elections, I can’t help but count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to shape and re-launch the Voter Rights Project at the Asian Law Caucus. The right to vote is a fundamental right guaranteed to all citizens of
modern day barriers to voting
Looking back over the 2010 Elections, I can’t help but count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to shape and re-launch the Voter Rights Project at the Asian Law Caucus. The right to vote is a fundamental right guaranteed to all citizens of
Notes from my father: Thoughts on Feb. 11 Egyptian Revolution
Notes on the Egyptian February 2011 Revolution Hundreds of thousands of people celebrate in Tahrir Square when Hosni Mubarak’s resignation is announced (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons) Today I woke up to the news that the Hosni Mubarak regime is finally
Notes from my father: Thoughts on Feb. 11 Egyptian Revolution
Notes on the Egyptian February 2011 Revolution Hundreds of thousands of people celebrate in Tahrir Square when Hosni Mubarak’s resignation is announced (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons) Today I woke up to the news that the Hosni Mubarak regime is finally
Why Asians (and Other Minorities) Must Get Involved in CA Redistricting
NOTE: Originally published on New America Media on January 24, 2011. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the authors. By Eugene Lee and Deanna Kitamura, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center LOS ANGELES—California has started a new
Why Asians (and Other Minorities) Must Get Involved in CA Redistricting
NOTE: Originally published on New America Media on January 24, 2011. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the authors. By Eugene Lee and Deanna Kitamura, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center LOS ANGELES—California has started a new
Corina & Sergio’s Wedding: First Decennial
Corina & Sergio’s Wedding: First Decennial Video I edited and put together for my sister’s wedding. Congrats to the both of them! Music: Fly Me Away – Annie LIttle La vie en rose – Louis Armstrong Photography by Ja Tecson http://jatecson.com/
Corina & Sergio’s Wedding: First Decennial
Corina & Sergio’s Wedding: First Decennial Video I edited and put together for my sister’s wedding. Congrats to the both of them! Music: Fly Me Away – Annie LIttle La vie en rose – Louis Armstrong Photography by Ja Tecson http://jatecson.com/
Portraits of Civil Rights
When I first joined the Caucus as an intern for the Communications & Development department, one of my first tasks was to create a portrait series of the clients we serve in each of the Caucus’ programs. Here is a
Portraits of Civil Rights
When I first joined the Caucus as an intern for the Communications & Development department, one of my first tasks was to create a portrait series of the clients we serve in each of the Caucus’ programs. Here is a
Gawad Kalinga: Building Dreams
Gawad Kalinga: Building Dreams By Carlo De La Cruz Note: Originally published in Balikbayan Magazine in the February – March 2010 Issue. Gawad Kalinga (GK) is a Philippine based NGO that strives to create homes and sustainable shelters for the poorest of
Gawad Kalinga: Building Dreams
Gawad Kalinga: Building Dreams By Carlo De La Cruz Note: Originally published in Balikbayan Magazine in the February – March 2010 Issue. Gawad Kalinga (GK) is a Philippine based NGO that strives to create homes and sustainable shelters for the poorest of
Census: Asian Undercount Would Mean Billions of Dollars Lost for California
Re-posting a video featuring footage from one of the Census 2010 workshops I conducted for the South East Asian community as part of the ‘Count Me In Campaign’ for the 2010 Census. Originally posted by New America Media California lost
Census: Asian Undercount Would Mean Billions of Dollars Lost for California
Re-posting a video featuring footage from one of the Census 2010 workshops I conducted for the South East Asian community as part of the ‘Count Me In Campaign’ for the 2010 Census. Originally posted by New America Media California lost
AAPIs Needed for California’s New Redistricting Commission
Note: Originally posted on APAs for Progress. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the authors. Every ten years, we draw new district maps for Congress, the California legislature, county boards of supervisors, and city councils. These maps show the
AAPIs Needed for California’s New Redistricting Commission
Note: Originally posted on APAs for Progress. This article has been re-posted with the permission of the authors. Every ten years, we draw new district maps for Congress, the California legislature, county boards of supervisors, and city councils. These maps show the
Sep 24th, 2009 UC Berkeley Walk Out
We have to change the language of the university from an economic exchange into the language of public good. This is a million voices crying out.
Sep 24th, 2009 UC Berkeley Walk Out
We have to change the language of the university from an economic exchange into the language of public good. This is a million voices crying out.
departing gk
After our last site visit we stayed in Naga city at the regional GK office. From there we took day trips to the nearby GK sites, many of which were some of the first GK sites we visited at the
departing gk
After our last site visit we stayed in Naga city at the regional GK office. From there we took day trips to the nearby GK sites, many of which were some of the first GK sites we visited at the
GK Libmanan
Simply one of the most beautiful communities I’ve ever seen, interacted with, been a part of–if even for only one week. Camarines Sur’s Governor LRay Villafuerte funded the creation of two bed & breakfast units, to be turned over to
GK Libmanan
Simply one of the most beautiful communities I’ve ever seen, interacted with, been a part of–if even for only one week. Camarines Sur’s Governor LRay Villafuerte funded the creation of two bed & breakfast units, to be turned over to
Ocampo Site
After Bongliw our next GK site was Ocampo. Ocampo is the largest GK village in CamSur, a 5 hector plot contained 143 houses, a sibol school, community house, model house, office. With 143+ families living in the village, the total
Ocampo Site
After Bongliw our next GK site was Ocampo. Ocampo is the largest GK village in CamSur, a 5 hector plot contained 143 houses, a sibol school, community house, model house, office. With 143+ families living in the village, the total
Last Photos from Bongliw
Our first task was to assist the roofing of a BahayKubo. It was nice working with Bamboo and Nipa, before the project I’d never seen how the construction of a BahayKubo took place. Family Day: A day for the GK
Last Photos from Bongliw
Our first task was to assist the roofing of a BahayKubo. It was nice working with Bamboo and Nipa, before the project I’d never seen how the construction of a BahayKubo took place. Family Day: A day for the GK
Interviews & Portraits
During our trip Alvin and I conducted interviews with the “beneficiaries” of the GK homes. At our first site we interviewed all ten houses, along with each interview I asked to take a simple family portrait. The following photos are
Interviews & Portraits
During our trip Alvin and I conducted interviews with the “beneficiaries” of the GK homes. At our first site we interviewed all ten houses, along with each interview I asked to take a simple family portrait. The following photos are
Philippine Summer
As many of you know I’ve spent the last month in the Philippines, with Gawad Kalinga in the Bicol- Cam Sur region. I’m back in Manila now, spending the remainder of my time in the Philippines with my parents. Typically
Philippine Summer
As many of you know I’ve spent the last month in the Philippines, with Gawad Kalinga in the Bicol- Cam Sur region. I’m back in Manila now, spending the remainder of my time in the Philippines with my parents. Typically
Brighton
Nicknamed London’s Little Sister, Brighton is a city that boasts as one of the number one vacation spots for Londoners. Pebble beach, white pier, and candy you’d swear you were in So-Cal. Wish I was. Our New Monuments
Brighton
Nicknamed London’s Little Sister, Brighton is a city that boasts as one of the number one vacation spots for Londoners. Pebble beach, white pier, and candy you’d swear you were in So-Cal. Wish I was. Our New Monuments
Adventures in France
Returning from France is bitter sweet. In one aspect I’ve never seen so many gorgeous sights in one week in my life. From the metropolitan city of Paris to the 18th century walled in port of St. Malo. Pictures taken
Adventures in France
Returning from France is bitter sweet. In one aspect I’ve never seen so many gorgeous sights in one week in my life. From the metropolitan city of Paris to the 18th century walled in port of St. Malo. Pictures taken
details of London
leaving for France for a week, so won’t be able to post until then.
details of London
leaving for France for a week, so won’t be able to post until then.
