May 2011
4 posts
Little Brother's Legacy Lives On
The early passing of Mel Resendiz inspired his family to register as organ donors.
By Noely Resendiz, Coachella Unincorporated
Organ donation is an undeniably difficult subject. I realize the difficulty in making that decision and the sensibilities involved. Yet when I recently applied for my identification card, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to register as a donor.
My little...
Introducing the Diary of Joaquín Magón
Entry 1 — 5.26.11
I sit. I stand. I sigh. I think. I grip my camera, aim and shoot. On the stage of the California Democratic Convention, 12 farm workers wave the red UFW flag as the crowd chants, “¡Si se puede!” Joy spreads through me like hope in an empty heart and I reflect on a path that has undulated like the spine of a cobra through destiny’s uncertainty.
If you told me a year ago...
A Tale of Two Festivals
By Jesus A. Vargas, Coachella Unincorporated
The place is familiar. The people crowded in lines, the barely contained excitement; I’ve been there, seen that, and only two weeks ago. But as I enter the venue, the familiarity starts to dissipate. There are square stacks of hay everywhere, and cowboy hats and boots are the attire of choice. A persistent smell of barbecue hangs in the...
My Great American Weekend
By Raymond P. Bondad, Coachella Unincorporated
As a native Los Angeleno, raised mainly in the urbanized landscape of the South Bay region, I was surrounded by different genres of music. Of course, if you’re familiar with where I’m from, you’d know that I grew up listening to Rap, R&B, and Spanish music filled with horns, accordions, and guitars. I also grew up to my Dad’s favorites such as...
