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Hiding My ÒUndocumented-nessÓ in an Arizona Airport
By TM
July 28, 2010

I had the recent pleasure of taking a trip out to the wonderful state of Ohio for business. On my return flight back home I sa..More>>>

A Gay Prom Equals a Safe Prom
By Kasha Covington
July 28, 2010


Friday, July 16, 2010 The Billy Defrank Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender/sexual Community Center hosted their annual Gay Prom in hopes of promoting safety, awareness and tolerance. Not only was this event open..More>>>

San Jose's First Lunada of 2010 -- Talent Meets Tradition
Story by Ruben Barron & Video by La Mar Williams
July 27 2010



"Lunada" is like saying "moonism" in spanish. Its become a word to describe a ecletic showcase of poets and musicians ... More>>>

From San Jose to Detroit, Another World is Possible
Reporting on the US Social Forum

Story by La Mar Williams II
July 26, 2010

A drunken man in a torn vest and handmade hat danced to music blaring from a car with with no doors right next to him, while telling me about anti-vagrancy laws in Florida which criminalize any adult found with less than three dollars cash in pocket... More>>>

"When He Talks, People Listen" -- How a Family Raises an Autistic Child
Story by Edward Nieto
July 24, 2010


The miracle of life is a blessing. When my nephew was born, I marveled at how the most ordinary of events seem amazing to a child, a new soul experiencing life... More >>>

Justice for Hyatt Workers
Photos by Eloy Harris
July 24, 2010

On Thursday, July 22, 2010, Hyatt Santa Clara workers and community supporters rallied rallied to push for a contract with the hotel as part of a nationwide series of actions. This action resulted in arrests of workers and community members... More>>>

Photo of the Week
Photo by Fernando Julian Perez
July 23, 2010

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Fighting For Hotel Workers Rights
Audio by David Madrid
July 21, 2010

Block2Block Radio talks with Calvin Miaw and Mrs. Rodriguez of "Unite Here" Hotel Workers Union about their upcoming protest and rally happening at the Santa Clara Hyatt. This is part of nation wide protest, tune in and learn more. ...More>>>
Why I'm a Journalism Major
Story By Yolanda Ramos
July 20, 2010


After telling people my major is Journalism, I usually receive unenthused looks
of approval then typically am asked the same questions...More>>>

Photo of the Week: Summertime Is For the Kids
Photo by David Madrid
July 17, 2010

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Abraham Menor: San Jose Photographer "Amidst the Hype"
Video by Adrian Avila
July 13, 2010

Future generations will know the cultural and political moment of San Jose through the lens of photographer, Abraham Menor. Having had a wide array of influences from Filipino Veterans...More>>>

Bay Area Reacts to Mehserle Verdict
Video by G.Melesaine
July 12, 2010

Last week the verdict was announced in the Oscar Grant shooting by a former bart officer Johannes Mehserle. The Los Angeles jury deliberated the verdict 6 hours later with a guilty charge of involuntarily manslaughter...More>>>

Mehserle Verdict Reinforces Jim Crow Rules of Engagement With Police
Story by Demone Carter
July 9, 2010

Justice was not served. This was the prevailing sentiment for many around the Bay Area as word of the Johannes Mehserle involuntary manslaughter verdict began ... More>>

Photo of the Week
Photo by Tiburon FB!
July 9, 2010

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Norcal Fight Factory Builds Champions in the Community and in the Cage
Video By Octavio Martinez
July 8th, 2010

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fasting growing sports in the country. At the Washington Youth Center in West San Jose, the Norcal Fight Factory has used the sport's appeal as a way to offer at risk youth another ....More>>>

Awaiting The Meserhle Trial; What Should Bay Area Youth Do?
Story By Demone Carter
July 6th, 2010

The trial of former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old black male Oscar Grant has created a combustible situation in the city Oakland and other Bay Area cities...More>>>

Kalizay: San Jose's Latina Rapper "Spring Break, Almost Summer"
Video by Lamar Williams II
July 6, 2010


My name is Kalizay. I'm a 22 years old MC living in the Bay Area. I am a single mother and student living each day in a way I can inspire those around me.Genres include Hip Hop, House, Latin, and Experimental...More>>>

Soul Striving WithThe Duke of Soul
Inside Classic Soul Record collecting

Story by David Madrid
July 6, 2010


In the he age of satellite radio, ipods and mp3 downloads, it's almost hard to believe there's still folks that long for the touch and crackling sound of spinning vinyl. More>>>

Twilight Gives Vampires a Bad Name, Someone Please Call Blade
By Angel Luna
July 3, 2010

Ok, if you are a Twilight fan, I know that at this point you are probably watching the recently released ÒEclipseÓ for the second time,... More >>>

Shorty Fatz: Holiday Patriot
Comic by Samuel Rodriguez
July 3, 2010

They say patriotism has its price, and this Fourth of July weekend, that's exactly what the entrepreneurial Shorty Fatz is counting on. More>>>

Photographer of the Month: Angela Angel
Photography and Bio by Angela Angel
July 2, 2010

The Darkroom at De-Bug is so proud to showcase this month's Photographer of the Month Angela Angel More >>>

Photo of the Week: "As the Sun Goes Down"
Photo by Mariana
July 2, 2010

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Cactus Club: Rock The Block Review LCL
Video by Angel Luna
June 30, 2010

Rock the Block: The Story of the Cactus Club tells the story of the community of people who came together and made the San Jose music scene a tremendous success... More >>>

One Love Oceania;Being Queer is a Homecoming
Story and video by Jean Melesaine
June 30, 2010


For folks that dont know May was Asian Pacific American Heritage(APIAH) month and usually the "Pacific Islander" is forgotten. Well May is over now and June is now over which means the rainbows spout has come to an end for Pride month for the LGBTQ community...More>>>

SMH@the Gay Community
Story by G.Melesaine
June 30, 2010


I never like to use internet slang but right now Im shaking my head at the gay community. Not all of them, only the ones who are worried about their gay party.Last Saturday I was talking with homegirls about something when I all I heard was "pop,pop,pop,pop,pop,pop"...More>>>

"CleanTech";The Future
Story By Ramon Landin
June 30, 2010

The economy is down, and who knows when it will recover? Yet there may be a glimmer of hope for those of us who are unsure of the future, but are still hoping to find success. That hope, its called "Cleantech"...More>>>

San Jose Boycotts Arizona's SB1070
video by Fernando Julian Perez
June 29,2010

San Jose city will be boycotting negotiations with Arizona as long as the recent SB1070 law passes...More>>>

How Can You Ask Me for Papers
Comic by Rigo Oliva
June 29, 2010


As the Arizona law SB1070 goes into affect comic artist Rigo illustrates in a comic whats really going on...More>>>

South Bay Youth Advocate for the Census
First Person/Video ¥ Various Authors
June 27, 2010

Youth of color from the ages of 16 to 24 are one of the hardest to count populations for the Census... More >>>

"San Jose Bike Party" Rolls On To The Eastside
First Person/Video ¥ Various Authors
June 27, 2010

The organizers of Bike Party tell us, "Everything looks better from the seat of a bike."... More >>>

Photo of the Week
Photo by Lisa Madrid Avila
June 25, 2010

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"HYPE" ;The Seattle ÒSceneÓ
Story by Marcos J.Reyes

June 23, 2010


Hype recounts the musical explosion of Seattle during the early 90's, the bands like war survivors tell us about is exploits, its glory and its imminent demise. Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, 7 Year Bitch...More>>>

The Evolution of Fanime in San Jose
Article by Frank Booth // Photo Essay by Richard Babcock
June 23, 2010

Downtown goers may have seen some unusual characters posted up around the Convention Center in late May. This year's Fanime Convention brought to life comic book heroes, video game stars, and thousands of...More>>>

Watching Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law Through My Father's Eyes
Story by Jean Melesaine
June 21,2010



On Monday and Tuesday nights I sleep at my father's home in San Jose. He usually wakes me up at 5:30am, cooks dinner for seven and watches Spanish telenovas. These are things that he has gotten used to while living in America...More>>>

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