Articles Published in June, 2010

All across San Jose, futbol fans are rooting for their home country's team in the World Cup. Commentator Gerardo Fernandez says the tournament also puts on display the story of immigration that is apparent even on the field of play.

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

Nutritious, delicious, and filling comfort food from the streets of India is redefining the country’s cuisine in the United States.

The organizers of Bike Party tell us, "Everything looks better from the seat of a bike." And that includes the streets of San Jose. The following De-Bug video and writing give a window into the South Bay's new two-wheeled revolution called San Jose Bike Party.

The CORAL program, a project of Catholic Charities, supports the educational needs of youth with learning disabilities through personalized attention and innovative teaching techniques.

Youth of color from the ages of 16 to 24 are one of the hardest to count populations for the Census. De-Bug asked minority youth from high schools to write a letter to their parents as to why it is important to participate in the Census. The following are excerpts of the campaign, accompanied by video coverage of a youth concert by Voto Latino promoting the Census.

With mariachi music in the background, La Kaliente Radio Station, 1370 AM, celebrated Carlos Duharte, Owner and President. La Kaliente is located in San Jose and has been a staple for Spanish programming in the Bay Area.

About 14% or one out seven new U.S. marriages is interracial or interethnic, based on the latest Pew Research Center survey released this month. It's also an increasing trend in the Silicon Valley, but one that many Indian parents back in the motherland are still trying to get comfortable with.

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 costumed fans to the heart of San Jose' downtown.

Educational opportunities in prisons have been taken away, and society, not just prisoners, will be hurt in the long run, writes Malik Alayube, an inmate at High Desert State Prison. Alayube, 24 years old, is originally from San Jose, where he hopes to return one day.

National Hispanic University, located in east San Jose, recently celebrated its 25th commencement ceremony. More than 150 students obtained their degrees in the institution that is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for San Jose's Latino community.

At many hotels and motels in San Jose and other locations across the country, travelers can now find in their nightstands copies of the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Hindu text of wisdom originated from India.

Silicon Valley NAACP President Reverend Jethroe Moore II has been a leading advocate for civil rights since he was elected into office in 2007. Moore speaks with The Globe on the NAACP's legacy and the organization's ambition to reach out to other San Jose communities.

The Third Annual SubZERO festival brought over 100 local vendors, street artists, bands, roving performers, high-tech installations, and thousands of people to downtown San Jose. Oh, and plenty of swag.

In a 9-2 vote, the San Jose City Council approved a resolution to condemn Arizona's SB 1070, but fell short of calling for a boycott.

Ramon Vasquez was facing a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. Due to his perseverance, he was not only released, but given a “factual finding of innocence” — a rare court order which clears his name.

This year's Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held at the San Jose Convention Center attracted over 1,500 brilliant young minds.

One of the most comprehensive community service hubs in San Jose, the Mayfair Community Center has been changing lives for years. They share their latest programs and perspectives on the biggest issues today's youth face.

As Silicon Valley high-tech firms expand their production operations across the globe, local labor leaders are building international ties to elevate global health and safety standards in the industry.

On May 7, 2010 several City Council members held a press conference to announce their proposed call for an end to Arizona's SB 1070.

Given today’s high cost of health care, the RotaCare San Jose Clinic (also known as the Free Clinic) is a community treasure. This nonprofit clinic provides free medical care to low-income individuals and families who have no health insurance in San Jose.

Local advocacy group People Acting in Community Together, joined by local faith organizations and city council candidates, rallied community members to divest from Bank of America.

On the second Saturday of every month, a librarian at the Martin Luther King Library conducts a story time conducted in various Indian languages. The class has drawn youth from different San Jose ethnicities as well.

Writer and volunteer for the South Asian Heart Center, Hatti Hamlin, profiles a South Asian woman who changed her lifestyle after learning health is more than how you look.

In West San Jose, the Washington Youth Center and the Gardener Community Center has been turning lives around for disadvantaged youth.

Compared with other immigrant populations in San Jose, the Vietnamese are considered newcomers. Yet this community's politics is spilling into the Silicon Valley's upcoming primary.