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Latino filmmaker: ‘It is our country, too’
Valadez details rise of Chicano activism Raul Alonzo / Web editor Del Mar College on Nov. 18 hosted a screening of one episode of the three-part, six-hour PBS documentary “Latino Americans,” which premiered in September. Titled “Prejudice and Pride,” the episode detailed the rise in Chicano activism in the 1960s and the mass entry of Latino Americans into the U.S. political process. John J. Valadez, producer, filmmaker, writer and director of the episode, was present at the screening to provide an introduction and take questions afterward. Valadez sat down with the Del Mar College Foghorn to discuss his film, his motivation…
Corpus Christi helps keep jazz alive
“Live jazz–just for the love of it” Mia Estrada Collegiate High School When competing in a crowded music market, jazz music has decreased for most contemporary listeners, tying with classical as the least consumed music, after children’s music, according to Nielson’s 2014 Year-End Report. Jazz and classical music represent 1.4 percent of the music consumption apiece. More classical albums were sold in 2014, pushing jazz to the very bottom. However, fans find ways to keep the movement of jazz culture active. In Corpus Christi, with the continuation of the annual Texas Jazz Festival, the community has come together to celebrate…
Domestic violence focus of event
Speaking up, getting help is ‘not a sign of weakness,’ Del Mar counselor says DMC wants its students to be safe on and off campus. It encourages students who experience abuse or suffer from mental issues to speak up and seek help. That was the goal of a domestic violence awareness event held Oct. 13 in the Harvin Center, where Del Mar College counselor Steven McFarlin was able to raise awareness about an often neglected subject among society. Domestic violence is a hush topic, but is quite common today. “It’s not a sign of weakness. Every person needs a little…