www.luisjrodriguez.com
I'm Luis J. Rodriguez, the author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A. and several other books in short fiction, children's literature, nonfiction, and poetry. On my web log I'll be posting all the latest news concerning my work as a writer, along with news and opinions on the many political, social, spiritual and cultural activities that I find interesting.
Luis J. Rodriguez | May 17, 2008
As many of you know who read my blog, I like writing about my many trips to universities, schools, prisons, juvenile lockups, churches, reading events, etc. that I’ve done around the country and elsewhere. These bring me to various communities that somehow find essential connecting points with my story, my books, and my ideas. In [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | May 3, 2008
The state of Arizona is facing an insidious bill that would outlaw “dissent” and anything that purportedly criticizes “American Values” or “Western Civilization.” As part of the state’s Homeland Security bill, Arizona Senate Bill 708, State Senator Russell Pierce added language that in his view would end “race-based” curricula and organizations. Organizations such as MeCha [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | May 3, 2008
Youth Struggling for Survival began in 1994 with some 200 young people and adults, including in rival gangs, in the city of Chicago – the second largest “gang” city in the US after LA. With very little money, it grew to incorporate youth from a least 12 communities (Northside, Southside and Westside) and suburban cities [...]
