Mercedes Sosa - Todo cambia

Todo Cambia

Cambia lo superficial
cambia también lo profundo
cambia el modo de pensar
cambia todo en este mundo

Cambia el clima con los años
cambia el pastor su rebaño
y así como todo cambia
que yo cambie no es extraño

Cambia el mas fino brillante
de mano en mano su brillo
cambia el nido el pajarillo
cambia el sentir un amante

Cambia el rumbo el caminante
aunque esto le cause daño
y así como todo cambia
que yo cambie no extraño

Cambia todo cambia
Cambia todo cambia
Cambia todo cambia
Cambia todo cambia

Cambia el sol en su carrera
cuando la noche subsiste
cambia la planta y se viste
de verde en la primavera

Cambia el pelaje la fiera
Cambia el cabello el anciano
y así como todo cambia
que yo cambie no es extraño

Pero no cambia mi amor
por mas lejos que me encuentre
ni el recuerdo ni el dolor
de mi pueblo y de mi gente

Lo que cambió ayer
tendrá que cambiar mañana
así como cambio yo
en esta tierra lejana

Cambia todo cambia
Cambia todo cambia
Cambia todo cambia
Cambia todo cambia

Pero no cambia mi amor...

Mercedes Sosa - Solo le Pido a Dios

"Day of the Dead" Art Exhibit

Día de Los Muertos

October 2 - November 20, 2009

Opening Reception

First Friday, October 2nd

6 – 10 p.m.

Second Reception

First Friday, November 6th

6 – 9 p.m.

Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery is celebrating their annual Día de Los Muertos Exhibit. The grand opening event will celebrate the color & culture of the Mexican holiday Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). There will be music, food and art. This event allows for an intimate viewing of ofrendas (altars) which are created by local families & artists as well as a display of Day of the Dead inspired works of art.

"Experience the memory, love & creativity this holiday inspires and be part of this colorful tradition!"

Here's the link: http://mattierhodes.org

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

President Barack Obama has proclaimed today Hispanic Heritage Month to be celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. We celebrate the culture, the contributions and the success of our Hispanic brothers and sisters in the United States.

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

The story of Hispanics in America is the story of America itself. The Hispanic community's values -- love of family, a deep and abiding faith, and a strong work ethic -- are America's values. Hispanics bring together the rich traditions of communities with centuries-old roots in America and the energy and drive of recent immigrants. Many have taken great risks to begin a new life in the hopes of achieving a better future for themselves and their families.

Hispanics have played a vital role in the moments and movements that have shaped our country. They have enriched our culture and brought creativity and innovation to everything from sports to the sciences and from the arts to our economy.

Hispanics have served with honor and distinction in every conflict since the Revolutionary War, and they have made invaluable contributions through their service to our country. They lead corporations and not-for-profits, and social movements and places of learning. They serve in government at every level from school boards to statehouses, and from city councils to Congress. And for the first time in our Nation's history, a Latina is seated among the nine Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

As Hispanics continue to enrich our Nation's character and shape our common future, they strengthen America's promise and affirm the narrative of American unity and progress.

To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as "National Hispanic Heritage Month."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2009, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA

Every year, thousands of Hispanics move to our country looking for better opportunities and a more safe and healthy future for their families. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated by July of 2007 that the Hispanic population had reached 45 million people representing 15% of the total population and becoming the largest minority group. Census estimates that by 2050, Hispanics will represent 24% of the total population.

Many Hispanics have succeeded in the entertainment and arts, business, health, education and laws fields, and within the Government, etc. Recently we had the chance to celebrate the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as one of the members of the Supreme Court and celebrate Hilda L. Solis as the new U.S. Secretary of Labor.

According to a recent report from ComScore, Inc., Hispanics also represents 11% of the total U.S. Online audience, becoming a very important market not only for companies but for the Government as well.

Check out some of the websites where you can find official Government information in Spanish.

• Reality Check/La Realidad, Info about the Health Insurance Reform
  Link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/es
• Sitio oficial de la Casa Blanca (Will be updated to have more info available)
  Link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/spanish/
• Gobiernousa.gov, Official U.S. Government Information in Spanish
  Link: http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/
• CDC en español, Health and Safety Info
  Link: http://www.cdc.gov/spanish
• EPA en español, Environmental Health Info
  Link: http://www.epa.gov/espanol/
• Medlineplus.gov, Health Info
  Link: http://medlineplus.gov/spanish/
• America.gov, General Info and News
  Link: http://www.america.gov/esp/

Edward Kennedy

The Dream Shall Never Die

The Dream Shall Never Die

“For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.” -- Ted Kennedy

Source: 1980 Democratic National Convention Speech, delivered 12 August 1980, New York, NY.

Cisco Kid was a friend of mine