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 | August 31, 2009
For fifteen years, I’ve taken part as a teacher/poet in the Mosaic Multicultural Foundation’s annual men’s conferences in the Redwood Forest near Mendocino. In that time I’ve also participated in youth conferences, “Voices of Youth, Voices of Community,” “Poetics of Peace,” “Walking With,” and other Mosaic projects in collaboration with Michael Meade, Mosaic’s founder, and [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | August 17, 2009
I wanted to inform my blog readers—loyal bunch that you are—that peace advocate Alex Sanchez and director of Homies Unidos, who is facing RICO charges related to alleged gang activities, including murder, has had his next bail hearing changed from Monday, August 17, to Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:30 PM.
Judge Manuel Real has given [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | August 3, 2009
Last night, during some clear and wonderful weather, Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural held its 3rd annual benefit at the world-famous Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood. With the production genius of Ruben Guevara, assisted by our long-time volunteer tech and bookkeeping person, Walter P. Little, the audience was treated to an amazing array of music, dance, comedy, [...]
