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Comment on Thoughts On Chicano Mural At U Houston by Cristina Piedrahita

Cristina Piedrahita — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:55:52 +0000

please, do not demolish the wall

Comment on Protected: Mexica Group Beliefs by Sonny

Sonny — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:37:54 +0000

Comment on Thoughts On Chicano Mural At U Houston by carlos mario pineda

carlos mario pineda — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:10:54 +0000

please don!t remove the mural because it!s part of the university!history

Comment on Thoughts On Chicano Mural At U Houston by ALVARO QUINTERO SEPULVEDA

ALVARO QUINTERO SEPULVEDA — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:58:35 +0000

El Mural Chicano es un elemento importante de identidad de la comunidad Hispana en general y, en particular, de la comunidad hispana de Houston y, en especial, de la comuidad de estudiantes de la Universidad de Houston. Recoge hitos represetnativos de su cultura e historia, artisticametne muy bien expresados por sus autores Ruben Reyna y Mario González. Remover el Mural Chicano representaria una pérdida invaluable para la Universidad y para la comunidad Hispana, pues sería como borrar una parte de su historia y de su identidad.

Comment on Interrelation of Spirituality and Pursuit of Justice by conrado

conrado — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:34:52 +0000

todo esta vivo, todo tiene inteligencia y todo tiene sentimientos..

Comment on Brief, Disjointed Thoughts On Revolution by Maria Jimenez

Maria Jimenez — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:36:23 +0000

In Spanish, Che’s words refer to the revolution and not the revolutionary. He states that a revolution either is victorious or it fails. It does not refer to the revolutionary.

Vladimir Illich Lenin once wrote that it is easy to be a revolutionary at the time of the revolution. That is, when social, economic and political crises, create social movements capable of toppling old systems, creating new visions of just societies, establishing new political directions and begin transforming the old, then many segments of the population are pushed into action. So it is easy to be a revolutionary at the time of the revolution.

In our times, we saw it during the 2006 marches for immigrant rights. Before the powerful flow of the masses defending their rights, many who previously did not stand up for immigrant rights were at the front of the march or declared defenders of the rights of immigrants. Many may have become honest activist for the moment or for the long-haul. Only their actions in the time will be indicative of their commitment to profound societal changes. Yes, it is easy to defend positions and sectors when these have risen to protect their rights and move for change. It is easy to be a revolutionary at the time of the revolution.

Lenin pointed out that the true revolutionary is one that upholds revolutionary principles, works to advance revolutionary organization and presses on for profound changes even when social conditions are difficult, social movements have receded to the foreground and political repression is the order of the day. It is under non-revolutionary conditions that the beliefs and practice of revolutionaries are tested. It is here where a revolutionary is truly distinguished from non-revolutionaries.

Otherwise, we may be confused by momentary reformers or even, opportunists. And most seriously, we would dismiss the valuable contribution of so many who have lost their lives or sacrificed personal comfort in the name of revolutionary change.

Comment on Thoughts On Chicano Mural At U Houston by Ruben Angel Reyna

Ruben Angel Reyna — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:13:18 +0000

My name is Ruben Angel Reyna. I am one of the two artists, who along with my good friend, Mario Gonzalez, painted the Chicano Mural at the University of Houston in 1973. We were both U of H students at the time and very much involved in the Chicano movement, as you can tell by our mural. I recently heard about the university’s desire to have the mural removed and support you all in your efforts. It brings a deep sense of pride and emotion to my heart to hear all your kind and beautiful words of support. I presently live in San Antonio, but plan to be in Houston soon and join you all. I look forward to meeting you all and discussing the Chicano Mural, from the perspective of the artist. I may be contacted at: ruben@reyna.cc

Que Siga La Lucha,
Ruben Angel Reyna

Comment on Thoughts On Chicano Mural At U Houston by Juan Tejeda

Juan Tejeda — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:34:49 +0000

Do not demolish or paint over the Chicano mural at the University of Houston. Chicano history needs to be taught and depicted more, not less.

Comment on Jose “Joe” Campos Torres: An Updated Documentary by Jose Flores

Jose Flores — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:03:59 +0000

hey there Joe Campos Torres is my Uncle my Moms older Brother which she is also deceased want info regarding this documentary thanks I can also be reached @ 832 283 8421 thanks this is my first comment

Comment on Why A “Mexica Church?” by Hector A. Chavana, Jr. (Tlacaelel)

Hector A. Chavana, Jr. (Tlacaelel) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:32:54 +0000

95% of what we are doing is in English. Hope to see you next time.