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Endorsing candidates with integrity, valor
Each day our publication is flooded with various research, reports and the latest US Census statistics declaring the Latino community as the fastest growing population, both locally and nationally.
However, we are powerless unless we exercise our right to vote.
In Denver’s recent May 3rd electio.... |
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Denver poised for remarkable leadership
As a Denver native, it’s great to reflect back on the City’s history and the tremendous progress we have made over the past several decades. Our small city moniker no longer fits our big city recognition. Denver has become a destination city with the splendor of being saddled with our breathtaking.... |
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Now more than ever
One of my favorite pastimes is listening to stories from our Elders. There is a certain sense of calmness in me when I have these discussions, it let’s me know that they lived through great hardships in their lives and are able to keep the peace and maintain a kind heart. Our Elders are treasure.... |
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Ken Padilla will change political climate
We live in some very different and difficult times. Our landscape within the last few decades has changed beyond recognition. Some of us find ourselves yearning for the good old days, when you knew what was in front of you -- what was tangible. There were opportunities available for individuals, t.... |
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Revolutionize Unity
Five years ago we lost a very close and dear friend, MarÃa Frieberg. It is times like this, her voice surfaces. I recall a statement she often made to me, “Chris, you have a powerful vehicle - use it.â€
Many who know me, understand my outlook on life and that I believe in the idea of live and .... |
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Praise for Great Historical Change
Selecting Sonia Sotomayor as a nominee for the United States Supreme Court was a brilliant and praised move by President Barack Obama. Not only is this a monumental act by nominating the first Latina to serve in this role, but an opportunity to increase the balance of equality in this country.
It.... |
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What’s next for our children?
Editor’s Note: The following contains excerpts from the interview with The Weekly Issue/El Semanario’s Publisher Chris M. Frésquez and DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg. To read the interview in its entirety visit www.elsemanario.net.
Over the past few months there has been uproar within .... |
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Extend the life line
Over the past few months, we have read day-in and day-out of corporations needing a financial life line. Yet, we have hundreds, thousands of people losing their homes and jobs. Where is their life line?
Arguments have been made that in order to keep people in their homes and maintain their jobs we.... |
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Maintain the momentum, accountability
As The Weekly Issue/El Semanario commemorates our 19th year in serving the Latino community, we also celebrate our new President Elect of the United States, and the progressive action we all need to make happen.
As a country we have witnessed unbelievable acts by those who have been elected to rul.... |
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Our Vote is Crucial
“While I know how powerful a community you are, I also know how powerful you could be on November 4th if you translate your numbers into votes.†- Barack Obama
To acknowledge our numbers and abundant possibilities, Senator Barack Obama has earned tremendous respect among Latino voters across .... |
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Arturo Jiménez: Vision, experience
For decades, our public school systems have failed in educating our children. This failure is not the sole problem of the school districts, but also due to the lack of support from parents and our communities.
Most recently, the Denver Public School students and families are facing possible school.... |
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La Lucha Sigue
The struggle continues. Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), created in 1968, commemorates not only México’s Independence from Spain, but also the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Chile.
Reading through the various volumes of our histo.... |
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Paul D. Lopez: new vision
I would like to offer my personal endorsement, as well as support from The Weekly Issue/El Semanario to a young man who continuously takes the reins of leadership regardless of the situation, to ensure equality, and encourages others to join in the circle of justice.
Denver City Council candidate .... |
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17 Años: ¡Que Viva la Prensa!
It’s with great pride we celebrate our 17th year of publishing. The Weekly Issue/El Semanario was established in 1989 in hopes of maintaining our culture and language. For centuries Latino-led newspapers have chronicled our history – the good, the bad and the ugly – by documenting the life a.... |
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