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Volume V, 1 / May 2013
INSIDE
Cinco de Mayo
Esther Chung
Pachanga
Workers Defense Project
Photo by Diana Sanchez
Año Número Cinco
By Gavin Lance Garcia
May marks the fourth anniversary of TODO Austin’s publication. As we
launch volume five, I wish to thank our contributors, many of whom
are recognized not only for their literary talents but for their work with
charitable organizations and social causes.
Each of our writers, graphic artists and photographers deserve
recognition for the positive effect they’ve had on our community.
Sonia Kotecha and Monica Peña, just to name two, have recently been
acknowledged with awards from the University of Texas Division of
Diversity and Community Engagement and the Greater Austin Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce for their generosity, leadership and service.
This month we continue our coverage of immigration reform and
education. The issues are of particular importance at this juncture,
with the federal government’s recent bipartisan effort to change
immigration policy. At the same time, Austin’s voters are being asked to
authorize the school district to issue up to $892.2 million in bonds. The
issues are interrelated as they will have a direct effect on our children.
The Austin Independent School District states that 60 percent of
the city’s students are Hispanic, with more than 54 percent from
low-income families and 24 percent entering schools as Englishlanguage learners. As Chairman of the Board of the Austin Immigrant
Rights Coalition, and as a former K-12 student in AISD, I’ve visited
the issues up close and recognize the need for both comprehensive
immigration reform and capital improvements in our schools.
approximately $200,000. Property taxes on businesses will also
increase at the same rate. Every AISD school would benefit from this
proposed bond program. Election date is Saturday, May 11, with early
voting through May 7.
On the subject of family immigration overhaul, while the family
provisions in the proposed legislation in Congress eliminates the
backlog, it also eliminates the opportunity for critical family members
to reunite with their loved ones. We are deeply concerned that the
proposed legislation caps the adult children category to those under
31 and eliminates the sibling category. These categories are critical to
the family unit. Moreover, family reunification is the cornerstone of our
legal immigration system and eliminating categories that have helped
historically excluded communities is contrary to our commitment to
family and equity.
In addition, the exclusion of LGBT couples and families from the family
definition will perpetuate discrimination and exclusion that no longer
has a place in American society.
Too many people have been left behind in Austin and instead of
turning a blind eye (again), there is only one course to take with
immigration reform and education, and that is to do what is right and
essential to our well-being. It is inevitable that Austin will soon be a
Hispanic-majority city. I believe history won’t look kindly on our past
treatment of that demographic, as many individuals with power and
influence have either largely hindered opportunities for minorities or
operated without accountability and transparency. With the new 10-1
geographic district elections for Austin City Council, it is assumed we
will begin to address some of those past and present missteps.
Two organizations that needs no pointing in the right direction are
the University of Texas Performing Arts Center and the Long Center,
the latter of which recently unveiled the first major bilingual website
to market to the Latino community in Austin. Making the arts more
accessible is exactly the kind of positive impact people can make in
Austin. As Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez stated, “I applaud
the Long Center and their commitment to creating and fostering
diversity at one of the most visible and significant destinations our
community has to offer. Latinos are a huge part of this community,
and I believe their new bilingual website is furthering the progressive
work they’ve already started in recognition of the importance of Latino
involvement in the performing arts.”
You can make a positive difference for our community by voting “Yes”
for the AISD school bonds and by supporting efforts that create a fair
and quick pathway to citizenship for our undocumented neighbors.
Esther Reyes and AIRC Board
Regarding the school bond election, four separate propositions will
appear on the May ballot. With their passing, the average taxpayer
will pay about $70 a year, or $5.83 monthly, for a home worth
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Volume V, Number 1
PUBLISHER/EDITOR // Gavin Lance Garcia
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ASSOCIATE EDITORS // Evelyn C. Castillo, Katie Walsh,
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Kotecha, Diana Sanchez, Lesley Varghese, Yvonne Lim
Wilson
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS // Mia Garcia, Harish Kotecha,
Alexandra M. Landeros, Callie Langford, Cristina Parker,
Blake Shanley
Contributing Writers/Photographers/Artists //
Mohammad Al-Bedaiwi, Heather Banks, Adriana
Cadena, Sirsha Chatterjee, Lobo Corona, Priscilla Cortez,
Ruben Cubillos, Chi Dinh, Harmony Eichsteadt, Layla
Fry, Anthony Garcia, Karen Garza, Imani Gonzalez,
Mark Guerra, Mari Hernandez, Ryan Hutchison, Yadira
Izquierdo, Chaille Jolink, Ryan Jordan, Ramey Ko, Heather
Lee, Julia Lee, Liz Lopez, Otis Lopez, David Marks, JoJo
Marion, Valerie Menard, Preya Patel, Monica Peña, Esther
Reyes, Paul Saldaña, Marion Sanchez, Ernesto Santillan,
Hani Saleh, Azim Siddiqui, Jessica Solis, Chris Summers,
Corey Tabor, Blanca Valencia, Kristina Vallejo, Kuetzpalin
Vasquez, Joseph P.A. Villescas, Bowen Wilder, Selena Xie.
Notes from Hispanic
Advocates and Business
Leaders of Austin.
By Paul Saldaña and Karen Garza
Hispanic Quality of Life Initiative Public
Hearing // Four years ago, Austin City Council
approved a resolution directing a Hispanic/
Latino Quality of Life Initiative be implemented.
A Community Oversight Committee– Susana
Almanza, Johnny Limon, Lupe Morin, Sylvia
Orozco, Teresa Perez-Wisely, Rose Reyes and
Geronimo Rodriguez – was asked to review
the report on community forum findings and
recommendations created by a consultant,
with the end result being an action plan for
Council consideration. This month, on May 16,
the study will finally be addressed in a public
hearing scheduled at Austin City Hall.
‘Texas Before The Alamo’ Premiere // The
City of Austin, Austin Parks & Rec and noted
scholars of Spanish Texas, present the world
premiere of the documentary, “Texas Before
The Alamo,” on May 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at the
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Holly Power Plant Deconstruction Project
Update // Two of the four boilers have been
completely removed. 7,484 tons of metal (575
truckloads) have also been removed from the
campus, and 30,639 gallons of used oil has
been removed and recycled.
A Growing Latino Underclass // Growth and
expansion of the Latino community has nothing
to do with wealth distribution. In fact, we are
seeing the growth of a Latino underclass that
will be fueled further by whatever compromises
are reached by the warring factions at the
congressional levels. The American rich and
wealthy want more berry pickers, waitresses,
caregivers, and individuals who change beds
for the tourist industry. We are witnessing
the greatest moment in American history of a
master-servant build-up that may become the
equivalent of indentured servitude that took
place in Europe hundreds of years before. So
how do we celebrate this? By calling attention
to the numbers. There were many more
non-Romans in servitude than there were
Romans back during the day. – Ernesto Nieto
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Bishop Joe
Vásquez: ‘Now
is the Time
to Fix Broken
Immigration
System’
By Shelley Metcalf
CATHOLIC SPIRIT
Comprehensive immigration reform has
been an item that the U.S. bishops have been
fighting for in our country for many years.
Why is this important to us as Catholics?
Austin Bishop Joe Vásquez: The primary
and fundamental reason comprehensive
immigration reform is important to us is because
we value the dignity of each human person,
including our immigrant brothers and sisters.
Each person is created in the likeness and
image of God; therefore, we have to speak out
especially when people’s rights are neglected
and when their dignity is not respected. There
have been many cases when the basic human
rights of immigrants have been ignored through
human trafficking, physical abuse and injustice
in the workplace. Another concern of the
church regarding immigration is the separation
of families. The U.S. bishops continue to speak
out very clearly on these issues.
The current immigration system is broken –
the president and Congress have admitted this.
Therefore, it is time for our country to address
it with great thought and input from many
different sources. Comprehensive immigration
reform should include a pathway to citizenship
for persons already in the U.S. and at the
same time we want security for our borders.
Undocumented immigrants deserve dignity and
respect; the majority of them have come to our
country for good reasons. They want to take
care of their families. They seek employment
in order to care for themselves and their loved
ones. Many of them have left their homeland
because of oppression or issues of violence.
They have come here seeking a better life.
According to recent reports, there are more
than 11 million undocumented immigrants in
our country right now. The question is how we
deal with these persons in a just and humane
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manner. It seems our president and Congress are
ready to address this issue. My hope is that our
government will develop a plan that provides a
fair and just resolution for immigrants.
What are some of the aspects that the bishops
would like to see included in the reform?
Bishop Vásquez: There are five key elements
needed for serious immigration reform: 1) a
path to citizenship for the undocumented; 2)
the preservation and enhancement of family
unity, based on the unit of a husband and wife
and children; 3) the creation of legal channels for
unskilled laborers to enter and work legally in this
country; 4) due process rights for immigrants;
and 5) constructive attention to the root causes
of immigration, such as economic hardship,
political oppression or religious persecution
in the sending countries. These cover different
aspects, but they are integral to addressing this
country’s current immigration problems.
The details of the plan for immigration reform
have to be worked out in a bipartisan manner. I
am hopeful our lawmakers will be able to come
to a compromise that will benefit the majority of
immigrants.
A major consideration of immigration reform
must be maintaining family unity. We don’t want
husbands and wives to be separated from their
children. We want families to stay together.
There are many instances where children are
born in this country, but their parents were
born in another country, and presently our
government insists that the parents be deported
and the children can stay. However this creates
difficulties, especially for the very young. Who
will care for and provide for them?
Another aspect that must be considered is how
children who are born in the U.S. will adapt if
they are forced to return with their parents to
a country that is not their own. In many cases,
children have been born and raised here, and
they have very little connection with the country
that is their parents’ homeland. We must find
ways to address the needs of families with
immigration reform.
We also need to create legal opportunities for
unskilled laborers to enter our country. It is
obvious that a great majority of undocumented
immigrants are here willing to do work that
others don’t desire to do. Jobs such as cleaning
hotel rooms, or landscaping, or picking fruits
and vegetables, or other hard labor jobs do not
require certain skill sets, yet are important to our
economy. Therefore, there must be some legal
possibility of unskilled laborers coming to this
country so that these jobs are filled.
Immigration reform must also ensure that the
rights of the immigrants are maintained. Our
laws should protect immigrants from abuse.
Periodically, I hear about workers who labor
for many hours only to have their employer
refuse to pay the wage they agreed upon. If
the immigrants complain, they are threatened
with deportation. These types of injustices must
be addressed in comprehensive immigration
reform.
Immigration reform must also address the root
causes of migration. Why do people leave their
home country? Our country should work with
other countries to resolve some of these issues,
so people will want to stay in their own country.
For years, immigration has been a hot topic
and it is highly controversial. Why do you
think this raises the ire of so many?
Bishop Vásquez: After the tragedy of Sept. 11,
the issue of securing our borders became more
intensely recognized. The safety and security of
our people are always essential, and we must
protect our country from terrorists. At the same
time, I think there is a false understanding that
the majority of undocumented people who are
living in our country desire to harm us or they
seek to undermine our country.
We must remember that this country was
founded by immigrants from different parts
of the world, who were seeking a new life.
Many of our great grandparents came here
and fully integrated into the culture. When a
person immigrates to another country, research
shows that within several years they adapt to
the new culture: they learn the language and
they contribute to society. They become fully
integrated, just as our ancestors did.
I also think there is a double standard that has
been set in our country. As a government, we say
everyone must follow the legal process to come
to the U.S., yet at the same time, there are many
businesses who are employing undocumented
people because they are willing to do certain
Pope Benedict greets Austin Bishop
Vásquez during ‘Ad Limina’ visit to the
Vatican
types of work that others do not wish to do. The
undocumented are doing work that everybody
appreciates because no one else wants to do it.
Immigration is a highly controversial topic,
there seems to be a change in our country and
our lawmakers seem more willing to propose
immigration reform at this time. The U.S. bishops
are hopeful that ensuing immigration legislation
will take into respect the five points that I have
mentioned above. We hope the end result is
immigration reform that will be for the good of
all.
What is your response to those who do not
agree with the bishops?
Bishop Vásquez: The U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops has an excellent web site:
www.justiceforimmigrants.org, where people
can learn more about the need for immigration
reform. Also, study documents from Blessed
John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI about
welcoming the stranger, as well as Catholic
social teaching on immigration.
I also believe it is helpful for people to research
their own family history and background. Most,
if not all of us, are descendants of immigrants.
The Catholic Church played an important role
in this country in reaching out to our ancestors
who were immigrants and valuing their cultural
heritage. The church celebrated Mass, offered
religious education, provided Catholic schools
and celebrated the sacraments in their native
language. So we should each take the time to
look into our own family history and discover
our family’s journey.
When we get to know immigrants on a personal
level, it is amazing what happens. When we
communicate on a one-on-one basis, we realize
how similar we are. All of us love and value our
family; we have hopes and dreams; and we have
faith. This leads us to discover our common
dignity as humans.
About the Senate Immigration Bill
What are the general eligibility requirements for people for legalization?
At the heart of the Senate bill is a broad yet
stringent legalization program that will put most
of the 11 million undocumented immigrants on
the road to eventual citizenship. The bill provides
for a several step legalization program that first
allows people to apply for “Registered Provisional
Immigrant” (RPI) status and then, after 10 years, for
lawful permanent resident status, and then after
three more years, for U.S. citizenship.
Eligibility requirements include passing criminal
and security background checks and establishing
continuous physical presence in the United States
since before December 31, 2011. Departures
of less than 180 days during that period do
not constitute breaks in physical presence.
Certain criminal convictions (one felony or three
separate misdemeanors) and other grounds of
inadmissibility render applicants ineligible for
legalization.
the DREAM Act, are eligible to apply for a waiver to
Applicants must pay a penalty fine of $500 at the reenter the United States in order to apply for legal
time of initial application, another penalty fine of status. Persons who entered the United States
$500 at the time of renewal of RPI status, and then on a valid visa and then overstayed are eligible,
a $1,000 penalty fine at the time of adjustment to provided they have been in unlawful status since
permanent status. Processing fees for adjudication December 31, 2011.
of the applications apply at each of four stages on
Individuals who receive PRI status can work legally
the road to citizenship – initial application, renewal
in the United States and travel outside the country.
of RPI status after 6 years, application for lawful
Their minor children, if present in the United
permanent resident status after 10 years, and
States, can be included in their application.
application for citizenship after three additional
Individuals with PRI status are not eligible for meansyears (if desired).
tested federal public benefits nor for subsidies or
A person may remain in in RPI status and renew
tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.
it every six years if they so desire. At the time of
RPI renewal and/or application for permanent What will happen to people in current visa
residence, the applicant must demonstrate that backlogs?
they have maintained regular employment or
The Senate bill eliminates the entire family and
education, payment of taxes, and the ability to
employment-based visa backlogs within eight
support oneself. At the time of application for
years. All of the people who are currently in the
adjustment to lawful permanent resident status,
visa backlogs, waiting for their “priority date” to
applicants must demonstrate that they are learning
become current, will obtain lawful permanent
English and have a knowledge of civics.
resident status before the newly legalized RPI’s can
Persons who have final orders of removal, or obtain permanent status.
who have previously reentered the U.S. after a
Will the border enforcement “triggers” delay
prior removal or voluntary departure are eligible
the legalization program?
to apply for RPI status. In addition, certain people
previously deported for non-criminal grounds and The border enforcement triggers should not
who have a spouse, parent, or child USC or LPR delay the initial RPI legalization program. The
in the United States or who would be eligible for “triggers” require the Secretary of Homeland
Border Oversight Task Force an Important
Part of Immigration Reform Bill
By Cristina Parker
The Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) applauds the Senate
bipartisan efforts in releasing the comprehensive immigration
reform bill – a moment that the border and immigrant communities
have long awaited.
In particular, BNHR applauds the inclusion of language to create
DHS Border Oversight Task Force in the proposed legislation. This
is an accountability mechanism that BNHR has believed in for
many years.
The Task Force is about bringing border communities – that
Security to submit, within 6 months of enactment,
two plans. The first is a strategy to achieve a 90
percent effective rate goal in high risk sectors of
the Southern border. The second is a fencing plan
designed to reinforce current fencing and barriers.
The initial legalization program does not begin
until these plans are submitted. The legalization
program also will not begin until implementing
regulations are issued – within 12 months after
enactment of the bill.
The Senate bill provides for increased family
unity by categorizing spouses and minor children
of lawful permanent residents as “immediate
relatives” for immigration purposes. This means
that these family members are not subject to any
numerical limitations. That, in turn, frees up visas
for the other family categories, which will limit
the size of any new backlogs that may develop in
those categories in the future.
The bill will phase out the U.S. citizen sibling visa
category and diversity visas. But all U.S. citizens
with sibling petitions currently pending will be able
to complete their sponsorship and new petitions
may be filed for another 18 months. After that
point, siblings still will be eligible for a new “merit
based visa” and will receive eligibility points based
on their family relationship. They will also be
authorized to travel to the United States as visitors
Two other enforcement “triggers” that have to for two-month periods each year.
be met before RPIs can apply for permanent
The adult married children visa category will be
residence involve implementation of the E-Verify
program and entry-exit controls at air and sea limited in the future to those who are under 31
ports. Both of these triggers are achievable and years of age.
should not delay the path to permanent residence. The bill does not provide for family visas for LGBT
What about family members ... spouses/kids “permanent partners.” This provision will have
of LPRs, siblings, LGBT partners, adult married to be added to the bill through the amendment
kids?
process.
If, after five years, the 90 percent effectiveness
rate in high risk sectors has not been achieved,
an additional pool of resources will be authorized
for appropriation and a commission of experts
and elected officials from border states will
be formed. The border commission will issue
recommendations to DHS regarding additional
measures that should be adopted to help reach
the 90 percent effectiveness rate goal.
means local law enforcement, academics, elected officials, faith
leaders, border residents and others – to the table to talk about
border enforcement. This creates better strategies for keeping
all Americans safe, and we have the evidence of it. This model of
community policing has already proven to work in El Paso, the
safest U.S. city for its size.
Past immigration debates have ended with little reform to
the system, but instead have yielded a massive expansion of
unaccountable and irresponsible enforcement against border and
immigrant communities.
The proposed plan creates pathway to citizenship for 11 million
undocumented immigrants in the country is positive movement
forward; but the current proposal is too expensive and seeks to slow
the pathway to citizenship down, too many people will inevitably
be left behind. And because the immigration debate always seems
to hinge on the border, there are provisions included in the bill that
directly impact those who live and work on the border. While there
are misguided ideas about the border in the senators’ proposal, we
may still be looking at a breakthrough on bringing accountability
to the border.
“This is a historic moment,” said BNHR Executive Director,
Fernando Garcia. “We all know that we need immigration reform,
however, we need to make sure we are doing it the right way. We
must ensure that our border enforcement strategy is accountable
and transparent.”
The bill is a step in the right direction but leaves much room for
improvement, especially on border issues.
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Asian American
Community Leadership
Awards
Three community leaders, Nahid Khataw, Sonia
Kotecha and Peter Shen, will receive 2013 Asian
American Community Leadership Circle Awards
at a ceremony at the University of Texas’ EtterHarbin Alumni Center on Monday, May 6, for their
contributions to the Asian community in Texas.
Being honored with the Legacy Award is Betty
Hwang, who has been a successful educator and
business entrepreneur in software technology,
where she has created numerous high-paying
jobs for Austinites.
This year’s theme, “Healthy Communities,”
aims to recognize Asian American advocates
and organizations that have pioneered greater
awareness in institutions promoting wellness and
well-being among Asian Texan communities. The
ceremony will honor and celebrate the history
and accomplishments of Asians who enrich and
transform the culture, society and economy of
Bollywood Bash:
Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt
Austin’s Hindu and Jewish communities are
joining together for a night of multicultural
entertainment, food and fun on Sunday May 19,
5-8 p.m. at the Dell Jewish Community Campus
(7300 Hart Lane).
“This event signifies, not only the Hindu
community coming together but both Hindu
and Jewish community coming together to
provide much needed help toward education
of homeless children in Austin metro area,” said
event organizer, Harish Kotecha.
Proceeds will benefit the education of homeless
children in Austin and Manor schools. “One adult
ticket helps provide school supplies for one child
for one year,” said Kotecha. “A single sponsorship
provides support for six children.”
Volunteers
from
the
Hindu
and
Jewish
2013 Buddha’s Birthday
Celebration
Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of
Buddhism, was born on April 8th, 623 B.C.E.,
in ancient northern India. On Sunday, May 19,
Xsiang Yun Temple (6720 N Capital of Texas
Highway) is holding a spring festival to mark
Buddha’s birthday. The celebration will include
an offering ceremony, chanting and praying,
Buddha Bathing, talent performances, free
Chinese medicine clinic, vegetarian cuisine,
treasure sale and silent auction.
When people come together to celebrate
Buddha’s Birthday, they mark the timeless and
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this state, shepherding its progress toward a more
diverse and prosperous future.
Peter Shen
“Each of these honorees has displayed great
leadership, dedication and commitment to
addressing the needs of the Asian American
community in Texas,” said Gregory J. Vincent,
vice president for diversity and community
engagement. “We honor them for advancing the
Asian American community’s issues and concerns
so that they may receive adequate attention and
be placed in positions of priority.”
Since 2007, UT DDCE has hosted a series of
awards to honor individuals and organizations for
their legacy of service to the Austin and greater
Texas region. First held in 2010 in partnership with
UT’s Association of Asian American Studies, the
Community Leadership Awards is now hosted in
partnership with the UT Center for Asian American
Studies and the Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network.
Past recipients include Amy Wong Mok, SAHELI,
Austin Asian American Film Festival, Mitchel Wong,
Martha Wong, Ali Khataw, George Chang, The
Network of Asian American Organizations, David
Chiu, and Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce.
communities will gather in August to fill
backpacks full of school supplies for the 20132014 school year.
Sonia Kotecha
Nahid Khataw
Yesh Rikud (Austin Israeli Folk Dancing), Naga
Valli, Anuradha Naimpally, Mazel Tov Kocktail
Hour and Rabbi Neil Blumofe and Srishti.
Anuradha Naimpally
Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour
The fundraiser features a veggie/dairy
Indian food dinner sponsored by area Indian
restaurants followed by Jewish dessert, along
with traditional Hindu music and Jewish folk
dancing. Indian attendees are encouraged to
wear colorful festive attire.
Performers and program participants include
Mayur Dance Co. (Monsoon Dance), Preya Patel,
universality of Buddha’s teachings. Teachings
that foster compassion and joyfulness,
encourage freedom of thought, and recognize
the dignity and potential of the human mind.
Preya Patel
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Service (Vesak)
is 10-11 a.m. with the Spring Festival from
11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission is free. ibpsaustin.org
Naga Valli
GAACC Awards Banquet
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
will be observed by the Greater Austin Asian
Chamber of Commerce on Thursday May 30,
6-9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton
Springs Road) with the annual Awards Banquet. At
this year’s occasion, GAACC celebrates Austin’s
economic vitality and honors the businesses,
people and organizations who have played major
roles in making the community a great place to
live and prosper.
GAACC will also mark the conclusion of a
successful year that saw the merger of two
organizations, the Austin Asian American
Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Asian
Chamber of Commerce.
they are. My idea of this dream is not grounded in
material wealth or lofty achievements but rather of
personal satisfaction and pride. Also, many people
in America struggle daily to make ends meet and
work hard to improve their lives. They shouldn’t
feel bad about themselves just because they are
not rich or well-known. Our goals in life vary
greatly so there shouldn’t be only one ideal dream
to which we all aspire.
By Yvonne Lim Wilson
May, as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
Month, is a time to celebrate and recognize the
contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the
United States. What better way to celebrate than
to profile Esther Chung, Community Archivist
for the Asian American community at the Austin
History Center. Since 2007, Chung has been
working to establish a phenomenal archive of
oral history recordings, photographs, letters and
other documents contributing to our greater
understanding of Asian American history. The
archives are open to the public, so make a trip to
the downtown Austin History Center and see for
yourselves our Asian American history.
student who forwarded the job posting to me,
saying I’d be better suited for it than he was. I’m so
grateful to him.
Asian Austin: Did you know what you wanted to
do with your life or did it just happen?
Esther Chung: When I was much younger, I
wanted to become a singer/songwriter but that
dream never panned out so I focused on finding
a job in which I could help others. I was very lucky
to find my current job, all thanks to a fellow grad
AA: What does the American Dream mean to you?
EC: I love my country but that term “American
Dream” has never resonated with me the same
way it does with others. I’m more interested in
the universal dream through which every single
person in the world should be afforded the
chance to live a peaceful, fulfilling life, wherever
AA: What was your attraction to your vocation?
What drew you to do the work you do?
EC: My job is so unique because it allows
me to work mostly with the Asian American
community. That was the draw for me from the
beginning. I have learned so much about our
community here in Austin trying to collect as many
stories and history as possible. I also love that my
job varies from day to day and that I get to interact
with lots of different people. thing all time, you have nothing to hide. I definitely
got this from my cultural upbringing.
AA: What does APIA month mean to you, and how
do you think people (Asian and non-Asian) can
best participate in this month?
EC: APIA Heritage Month is a chance for us to take
a seat at the table and say that we matter. However,
I consider every month APIA Heritage Month
because I’m talking to people almost every
day about the importance of Asian American
history! How people can best participate in this
month is to look for events and festivals that they
can attend and support. Just showing up helps
organizers realize these programs matter and that
people want to see more.
AA: Is there anything particular about Austin that
inspires you?
EC: I am inspired by the people I meet in this
city. There is so much hope and creativity
in all our communities. I love that there is a
lot of curiosity about different cultures and
experiences. That is evident in the many different
festivals and events held every year. And we,
Austinites, are so proud of our city. And rightly ____________________________________
so—the beauty of our surroundings also brings Esther Chung’s work involves collecting and
preserving the history of Asian Americans in
out the beauty in all of us.
Austin and Travis County. She has a Masters
AA: Are there generational issues, or cultural in Social Work from The University of Texas at
issues, or both, between young and old Asian Austin and a BA in Sociology from Southern
American Austinites?
Methodist University. Her areas of expertise
EC: Yes! Even though Asian Americans have been include community outreach and program
here (technically) since the 1800’s, there are many management. Esther has lived in Austin for 15
more recent immigrants and transplants than years.
multi-generational Asian American Austinites. That
means the older generation will generally hold Asian Austin at www.AsianAustin.com is an
onto their values and expectations from their native online news source featuring news about Asian
country. And they often impose them on their American people, organizations and events
children and grandchildren. This is where the clash in Austin. Visit the Asian Austin website and
happens. It affects most Asian American families
“Like” us on Facebook for calendar and event
that I know and lots of stress can come from
details. Contact publisher Yvonne Lim Wilson at
that kind of home life. Issues surrounding dating,
[email protected].
academic performance, social life, vocation, and
marriage are the usual culprits for disagreements
between kids and their parents. Now there are Austin Asian American History
even differences in views on religion, philanthropy,
social justice and politics. That divide is certainly The Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
growing.
is looking for historical documents and other
records on Asian Americans in Austin and Travis
AA: Asian Americans are becoming a powerful County. This includes any individual, family,
force in Austin economically, culturally, politically business, organization, or entity that represents
and otherwise. How do you see Asian Americans Asian heritage. The intent is to collect and
fitting into the larger Austin culture and preserve materials related to the history of Asian
Americans in the local community for research
community?
EC: As our population grows, I believe we need to purposes.
think inwardly as well as outwardly. Economically,
do we support our own local businesses and Collection areas include: Architectural Archives,
organizations? Are we contributing time and Biography Files, Photographs, Maps, Periodicals,
money to our own ethnic communities as well Recordings, Books, published documents
as the greater Asian American community? If and many others. If you have any documents,
we solidify our internal supports, we will have a photos, or other items you would like to
stronger voice and impact within the larger Austin donate to the Austin History Center or have
community. I believe now is the time to set aside any questions, please contact Esther Chung,
differences and work on finding common ground Neighborhood Liaison, at (512) 974-7394.
to achieve our goals while we maintain our unique,
diverse perspectives. This can be challenging The Asian American Resource Guide contains
but it is important that others see us working in valuable materials about Austin’s Asian
harmony and coming together. Let’s build on the American communities, although there is much
that remains to be documented. The materials
momentum and get our voices heard!
in the resource guide are arranged by collection
unit of the Austin History Center. Within each
AA: What do you consider the most important
collection unit, items are arranged in shelf-list
cultural value for you and for those close to you?
order. To access these items, please visit the
EC: For me, it is integrity and transparency. They
Reading Room at the Austin History Center.
usually go hand-in-hand. If you are doing the right
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Rodriguez
ERWIN CENTER
Sixto Rodriguez, the folk musician at the
center of the Oscar-nominated documentary
“Searching for Sugar Man,” performs at The
Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center Saturday,
May 4, 8 p.m.
The talented singer-songwriter is captivating
audiences worldwide with his story and
his music four decades after launching a
career which saw little support in the U.S.
Now revitalized, he’ll journey to Austin.
uterwincenter.com
Doc Severinsen
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The Carver Museum and Cultural Center’s “100%”
group art exhibit opens Thursday, May 2. Designed to
represent the diversity of Austin, the 7th annual “100%”
brings the artist, community leader, student, politician,
mom and pop, civic activist, religious leader, infant
and senior together in the act of art. All proceeds from
sales go into the City’s general fund for education.
carvermuseum.org
Artistic Director Rodolfo Mendez and Ballet East present
its spring production May 9-12, Thursday-Saturday at
8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. at the Dougherty Arts Center.
Bringing arts to the community and the community to
the arts, “Luz in Motion” features the choreography of
Melissa Villarreal, Juan Pablo Flores, Dixon Mena,
Hailley Schwartz, Sheila Cruz and Sharon Marroquin.
balleteast.org
Celebrate 40 years of Latino leadership alongside
American and Latin Grammy Award winner Ramón
Ayala – on his 50th Anniversary tour – at the Mexican
American Legislative Caucus’ free shindig on
Wednesday, May 15, 6-9 p.m. on the south steps of the
Capitol. MALC, which serves members of the Texas
House, invites all to the family-friendly event, with food
and drink for purchase. malc.org
Body & Soul stands for the perfect combination of
strength, lyricism and the deepest understanding of the
art of Flamenco. Carlos Piñana comes from a long line
of dazzling guitarists in Alicante, Spain. His ensemble,
including brother Curro, cantaor, promise an evening
of dynamic, colorful, magnificent dance, music and
song, Thursday, May 16, 8 p.m. at the Long Center.
thelongcenter.org
Uppalappu Shrinivas is to Indian classical music what
Yehudi Menuhin is to Western classical. Like the legendary
pied piper, Shrinivas, wielding the mandolin, has become
synonymous with his instrument. Presented by India
Fine Arts on Friday, May 17, 7 p.m. at Connally High
School, Shrinivas, already a Padmashri, has achieved
remarkable feats in the Carnatic tradition of Southern
India. austinifa.org
The vivacious trumpeter and band leader leads
The San Miguel Five in his latest project, an
evening of sophisticated Latin rhythms and
classical Spanish with a jazz flair on Sunday,
May 5, 7 p.m. Doc and guitarist Gil Gutierrez
perform an innovative and exciting program
featuring gorgeous Latino and American
ballads, plus some great movie music and
the popular gypsy jazz, a la Django Reinhardt.
thelongcenter.org
Whoopi Goldberg is widely known as one of the most
incredible women in the entertainment industry. One of
the few people to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar,
and Tony, she is an acclaimed actor, comedian, talk
show host, activist and author. One of the most versatile
and beloved entertainers in America, she performs live
at the Long Center on Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m.
thelongcenter.org
Oliver Rajamani has the magic, fire and spirit of Indian
music and the passion of Gypsy music in his blood and
it flows naturally out of him at his live shows. Performing
Sunday, May 19, 7 p.m., at One World Theatre, his
Texas Indian Roma/Gypsy Flamenco leanings have made
him a singular purveyor of a sound blending traditional
Americana with the folk and spiritual music of India.
oneworldtheatre.org
This Mother’s Day weekend brings audiences a tale
of love, heartbreak and madness. “Giselle” is among
ballet’s great classics, with a lead role so technically
and artistically challenging it has been known to
make and break careers. Love, betrayal, heartbreak
and forgiveness, with choreography by Jean Coralli
and Jules Perrot, the Romantic era ballet brings a
close to the season, May 10-12. balletaustin.org
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Blue Lapis Light // Long Center
“Heaven-Earth-One,” May 19-26, is an aerial dance
performance that carries the audience on a visual
journey of transcendence. The piece features dancers
on the terrace ring, columns, aerial silks, zip lines
and plaza of City Terrace, with dancers descending
over the heads of the audience. The beautiful Austin
nighttime skyline serves as the backdrop for this
mesmerizing show. thelongcenter.org
Pachanga:
Pachanga has again booked a lineup that’s
hard to beat, which is no surprise.
Another attraction that separates Pachanga
from other local festivals in town is the Niños
Rock Pachanga, a part of the festival dedicated
to kids that inspire children to discover and
learn more about Latino music, arts and
culture. Kiddos get to play instruments and
sing along live with some of the performers,
or dance and enjoy fun art activities.
A Diverse Mix of
Latin Sounds
By Lobo Corona
Pachanga time means the music festival
season in Austin has reached a fever-pitch.
Pachanga Latino Music Festival, the first
Latino-themed music, cultural arts and food
festival to originate in the Live Music Capital
of the World, arrives May 10-11 and features
a lineup mixing cumbia, salsa, Conjunto, hiphop, Tex-Mex, funk, mambo and indie rock.
Patrons enjoy two days of dancing at the
festival, full of flavors, colors and beats with
local and international Latino sounds ready Austin’s own local talent is showcased with
to blast the grounds of Fiesta Gardens on the
Gina Chavez, Vallejo, Grupo Fantasma, Como
Eastside of Lady Bird Lake at 2101 Jesse E.
las Movies and Este Vato. The festival has
Segovia St.
served artists well over the past five years,
Among the featured artists performing in the launching some and boosting others in the
sixth edition of the fest are El Rebelde del midst of their careers, serving as an important
Acordeon, Celso Piña, the legendary East source for many Latino artists stepping to the
L.A. outfit, Los Lobos, Norteño stars Intocable next level. Since its beginning, Pachanga has
and Latin House sensation 3Ball MTY. Other seen several bands travel successful paths in
headliners include Los Rakas, Flaco Jiménez, the Latin music industry, helping make Austin
Bang Data, Y la Orkesta, Beatles Tribute a special place for all ethnic communities.
Mariachi Mystery Tour, Smiths/Morrissey
Tribute band, Sweet & Tender Hooligans and “We are excited to be able to share this diverse
mix of music with Austin,” said Pachanga
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Los Lobos
founder Rich Garza. “We have worked hard
to put together a great line-up for what is
expected to be a wildly fun weekend.”
Past renowned entertainers have included
Calle 13, Toy Selectah, Girl in a Coma, Ana
Tijoux, La Santa Cecilia, Outernational, Bomba
Estereo, La Divison del Norte, Gustavo Galindo,
Grupo Fantasma, Maneja Beto and more. This
year finds another up and coming duo, Raul
y Mexia (Los Tigres del Norte Heirs). Fans
know they’re in for a great experience and
this year’s wave of amazing performances will
leave Pachanga aficionados satisfied. Team
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By Anthony Garcia
The second annual Viva Streets Austin! is a free
festival that invites you to bicycle, play, get fit,
people watch, and celebrate good health. On
Sunday, May 19, almost two miles of East Sixth
Street will become a car-free playground for
thousands of Austinites. This is a born-in-Austin
take on the Ciclovia, which is becoming a nationwide phenomenon. A fun, new festival where a
car-free and tobacco-free street becomes your
playground. Come equipped for your favorite
activity-walking, biking, running, skateboarding,
or inline skating-and then discover new ways to
get your move on. Enjoy the spectacle and be
part of the show.
Also on the Eastside this month, Emo’s East
features several stellar shows beginning May 4
with 101X Presenting Alkaline Trio with Bayside,
Off With Their Heads. Then on May 7, Father
John Misty performs with opening act, Jessica
Pratt. May 9 brings Bonobo Live Band with El
Ten Eleven. On May 20 is ONE ... The only tribute
to Metallica playing with Drifter (a tribute to Iron
Maiden). 12 Reasons to Die Tour: Ghostface
In honor of her lasting memory, Pachanga Latino Music Festival, which no doubt will be a
will also be hosting a Selena look-a-like lively party to enjoy and remember.
costume contest this year during “Selena y
Specially priced single day general admission
los Burritos” set.
tickets are available for purchase on the
Two days, four stages, over twenty bands, Pachanga Festival website (PachangaFest.
great music, good food, art, awesome folks com) with regular ticket prices of $42 single,
and a family friendly ambient are the secret $70 two-day GA, and $150 two-day VIP.
ingredients to the 6th anniversary of Pachanga VIP tickets include tastings from some of
Killah with Adrian Younge’s Venice Dawn plays
May 22 and Japandroids with A Place To Bury
Strangers on May 31.
Antone’s, now open on east Riverside, has a
series of top-drawer nights in store in May
including The Damn Quails with Midnight River
Choir, Cody Jinks on May 9. Buzz Mill Presents:
Jamboree Part 2 with the Builders and the
Butchers and The Couch on May 10. Also look
for Pinata Protest with Hickoids on May 16,
Cedric Burnside Project with Old Gray Mule,
Black Squeeze on May 17, True Believers with
The Hard Pans, Frank Smith on May 24, and Del
Castillo with Baby Atlas on May 25.
Havana
Nights
Gala
Los Master Plus
to students pursuing medical professions
that have demonstrated a financial need and
these students actively engage in service for
their community.
By Monica Peña
Hispanic Physicians Association (HPA) will
hold its Cuban themed Havana Nights Gala
on Saturday, May 25 at the Emma S. Barrientos
Mexican American Cultural Center. The 5th
annual event will commence at 6:30 p.m.
with Senator Gonzalo Barrientos serving
as the Master of Ceremonies and U.S.
Representative Joaquin Castro as featured
speaker. The Brew will entertain attendees
with Latin jazz tunes. Proceeds from the
evening will benefit the organization’s
pre-med student scholarships.HPA is a
physicians group aiming to help the Hispanic
community through health related service,
education, and scholarships. The Alejandro
Miguel Solis Endowment was created
due to the need for culturally competent
healthcare professionals to meet the needs
of underserved communities in the future.
This scholarship is a partnership between
the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium and
HPA in order to provide financial assistance
The evening will include sponsored mojito,
beer and wine bars with Cuban food from
Habana Restaurant. The gala will assist in
the group’s efforts to fund four scholars
pursuing a degree in the medical field.
Tickets are $150 per person and $100 for
a single ticket for members. For more
information visit www.austinhpa.org/
Austin
Intercultural
Arts
By Otis Lopez
Univision’s Annual La Condesa Block Party
La Condesa’s 5th annual Cinco de Mayo
downtown celebration on Sunday, May 5, is
from 1-9 p.m. The fiesta will cover the entire
block of West 2nd Street between Guadalupe
and San Antonio and feature an array of food and
beverages provided by La Condesa and other
local vendors.
The free event is open to all ages and is expected
to draw a crowd of more than 2,500. There are
activities for the whole family: face painting,
balloon makers, dancing and live music from
Este Vato, Bombasta, La Guerrilla, Charanga
Cakewalk and more.
since 1957, Sir Paul has never set foot in Austin.
His debut comes Wednesday-Thursday, May 2223, at the Frank Erwin Center.
The historic occasion of McCartney’s “Out
There” tour date promises to showcase “brand
new, never before seen production,” as well as
one of the most massive, beloved and respected
music catalogs in the entire rock era, which
naturally includes material from the Beatles
and Wings. McCartney’s latest album, 2012’s
standards collection “Kisses On the Bottom,”
marked his 22nd solo studio album.
Asian American Resource Center Opens
September 28
The Asian American Resource Center (AARC),
the City of Austin’s first major showcase of Asian
American culture, has announced its Grand
Opening date of September 28. Festivities will
begin at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies and
will be followed by a family festival. The mission of
AARC is to increase commerce and showcase the
best of Asian culture and educate, congregate,
and celebrate the Asian heritage. Phase one of
three for the project, funded by a 2005 bond,
will bring the Asian American experience and
top-notch Asia-centric programs, educational
initiatives, lectures, discussions, cultural festivals,
art exhibitions and contemplative endeavors to
Austin. The facility includes: A 16,000 sq. foot
facility, which includes nine small classrooms;
high-tech conference room; a 5,000 sq. foot
and Mexican American communities together event/assembly hall; lobby/exhibition space;
as they celebrate the rich, culture heritage and four offices; a library/computer lab; and a 1,600
sq. foot meditation garden. Also included is a
history of their Mexican ancestors.
great lawn for outdoor special events; 93 parking
The two-day event will feature a variety of spaces; and an Art in Public Places project. Tejano and Conjunto bands that will bring the
extraordinary sound of the accordion and bajo Smithsonian Affiliation for History Arts and
sexto guitar to life through various rhythms and Nature Division
beats. The unique sound of these musical groups The Parks & Recreation Department became the
using a variety of musical instruments, along first municipal parks system to become affiliated
with the vocal harmony of lead and backup with the Smithsonian Institution, bringing the
singers, brings the heart and soul of Mexico and nation’s treasures to our City Museums and
Tejanos to life onstage. Highlighting the event cultural centers. The Affiliations Program offers
will be performances by Gary Hobbs, Da Krazy access to exhibits, artifacts and educational
Pimpzs, Baraja de Oro, Joel Guzman y Sara Fox, resources from the Smithsonian’s working in
Los Fantasmas del Valle, Yayo Castillo y grupo partnership with EGRSO, the affiliation will
Rumores plus many more bands. Follow our provide citizens and visitors alike with access to
website for updated entertainment information. the world’s largest museum. The inauguration
“This block party just continues to grow and
grow each year,” says La Condesa owner Jesse
Herman. “It’s great to see so many people out in
Along with the traditional festival food fare of
the street enjoying great bands, drinks and food
hamburgers, barbeque brisket, hot spicy chicken
each year.”
wings, corn on the cob and more, there will also
La Condesa will be serving their popular be food booths specializing in festive ethnic
Mexican street food and welcomes visitors to foods and culinary delights from the Mexican and
the neighborhood for party that’s ideal for the Mexican American cultures including specialties
whole family, with ample activities to enjoy. like gorditas and a variety of tacos. For more info
Area shops will also participate in the festivities go to cincodemayoaustin.com
featuring special gifts, novelties, and sweets to
Dottie Jordan Rec Center Cinco de Mayo
go along with the fun. Parking will be available at
all downtown garages.
The Dottie Jordan Recreation Center staff invites
the community to its Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Fiestas Patrias of Austin Cinco de Mayo
The free event includes popcorn and drinks with
Fiestas Patrias of Austin presents the 8th annual games, music, face painting, and arts and crafts.
Cinco de Mayo fiesta on Saturday-Sunday, Friday, May 3, 4-6 p.m.
May 4-5, at Fiesta Gardens. Commemorating
Paul McCartney Touches Down in ATX
Mexico’s victory from France in 1862, Fiestas
Patrias’ fiesta promises to bring the Mexican Though he has been active in the music business
Paul McCartney
recreation centers. The Nature Center is now
part of the NASA Museum Alliance.
‘¡Viva Tequila!’ at Bob Bullock State History
Museum
Celebrate all things agave with Lucinda Hutson,
author of the new book, “¡Viva Tequila!: Cocktails,
Cooking, and Other Agave Adventures,” on
Friday, May 31, 7-9 p.m. at the Bob Bullock State
History Museum. Hutson will share the history
of Mexico’s most famous libation, along with
recipes that go beyond the ubiquitous lime and
salt shooter. A fiesta with tastings and Tex-Mex
hors d’oeuvres will follow. $35 for Members/$45
for non-members. Advanced reservations are
required and may be made by calling (512)
936-4649. The ticket price includes specialty
cocktails, hor d’ouvres, plus the chance to win a
free copy of the book.
Esperanza de la Herencia
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance brings the rich
heritage of Puerto Rico to life with “Esperanza
de la Herencia,” a performance event dedicated
of the affiliation was celebrated with a news to inspire at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican
conference at City Hall attending by the American Cultural Center on Sunday, May 19, 2
Executive Director of Smithsonian Affiliations, p.m. The live music and dance recital showcases
cultural arts students and PRF Dance and its
Harold Closter, on April 23.
Junior Company. The program features live,
NASA Affiliation for Austin Nature and
traditional music and dance performance. Free.
Science Center
prfdance.org
Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) will
participate in the Spaceflight Explorers program
offered by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and
Space Center Houston to museums and science
centers throughout the nation. Spaceflight
Explorers is geared towards elementary and
middle school aged children. ANSC staff will
receive professional training, access to subject
matter experts and science lab kits to incorporate
into their programming at the Nature Center
as well as at after-school programs offered at
Violet Crown Spring Festival
There’s no better way to enjoy a spring Saturday
than by spending it at the Violet Crown Festival
enjoying art, music and more on Saturday, May
4. From 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Brentwood Park.
Admission is free. The festival will feature local
arts and crafts vendors, family fun, children’s
activities, live music, and refreshments. Parking is
limited, so attendees are encouraged to walk or
cycle to the festival. violetcrowncommunity.org
Breaking the Silence:
Understanding Asian
American Mental
Health
does it take for us to heal from mental illness,”
and a panel to discuss effective and successful
interactions and interventions with Asian and
Asian American clients in various settings.
Joining a national movement, the City of Austin
is proclaiming May 10, 2013, as Asian Pacific
American Mental Health Day. To promote
awareness about the honor, Asian Behavioral
Health Network (ABHN), in partnership with
YWCA of Greater Austin, is providing a training
session for mental health professionals,
advocates, and the general public.
The Asian Pacific American community has the
highest rate of depressive symptoms of any
racial/ethnic groups but the lowest rates of
utilization of mental health services, which may
be due to stigma as well as cultural and linguistic
isolation. The ABHN training will feature a
screening of the documentary, “Can: What
Chewbacca Star and Austin
Public Library Launch 2013
READ Campaign
By Mia Garcia
The Austin Public Library and Peter Mayhew—
the actor who played Chewbacca in “Star Wars”
– invite you to be a reading role model. The
Library’s 2013 READ poster features Mayhew
reading books with young “Star Wars” fans to
emphasize the importance of reading together.
Reading to and reading with children bridges
the gap between generations and instills good
reading habits.
In keeping with the “Star Wars” theme, the poster
states, “READ and you will become more powerful
than you could possibly imagine!” Strong reading
skills correlate with academic and career success
as well as raw intelligence. Reading can improve
vocabulary, creativity, memory and reasoning
skills. It can also change lives.
In the READ poster, Mr. Mayhew reads alongside
young “Star Wars” fans from the local 501st
Legion, a costuming fan club that does charity
work all over the world. The Peter Mayhew
Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted
to the alleviation of disease, pain, suffering, and
the financial toll brought on by life’s traumatic
events, works closely with the 501st Legion and
other charitable organizations to help children
and adults in need.
By Imani Gonzalez
Recovering $1 million from employers who
refused to pay their workers is no small feat.
From cases where workers were owed just a
few hundred dollars to cases with more than
20 workers owed tens of thousands of dollars,
Workers Defense Project has worked to level
the playing field for workers and make sure a fair
day’s work means a fair day’s pay.
By Sonia Kotecha
ABHN is a local grassroots organization that
provides professional development and
networking opportunities for behavioral health
professionals and hosts an on-line directory
of local providers experienced in working with
Asian American populations.
Workers Defense Project Recovers
$1 Million in Unpaid Wages
The event, free and open to the public, is
Friday, May 10, at Skyline Terrace Conference
Room (1212 Ben White Blvd) from 8am-12pm.
Registration is on-line at www.ywca.org.
Although there is no charge to attend this
training, there is a $20 charge for those wanting
a CEU certificate. The YWCA Greater Austin is a
CEU accredited provider for Social Work, LPC
and LMFT Continuing Education Unit hours. The training provides 3.5 CEU hours. A light
breakfast will be served before the program
begins. For more information, contact abhn.
[email protected]
Mayhew has written two books, “My Favorite
Giant” and “Growing Up Giant,” which are both
available for checkout at the Austin Public Library.
“My Favorite Giant” is a whimsical adventure that
shows how people’s differences can be seen as
a strength instead of a weakness. “Growing Up
Giant,” is a graphic novel based on the true story
of war and shortages faced by a young giant on
his journey to find a place in the world.
The 2013 Austin Public Library READ campaign
launched just in time for National Library Week,
April 14-20, a time to highlight the value of
libraries, librarians and library workers. The
library is a place where people can connect and
engage with each other to enrich and shape our
community. It can also be a lifeline that provides
access to books and other resources at a time
when funding for education is being cut and
many individuals and families are facing financial
hardship.
The educational careers of 25 to 40 percent of
American children are imperiled because they
don’t read well enough, quickly enough, or
easily enough. Since 1983, more than 10 million
Americans reached the 12th grade without
having learned to read at a basic level. In Travis
County alone, 13% of adults are Illiterate. In the
face of such challenges, the Austin Public Library
encourages everyone to set aside time to read
with friends and family. For more information
please call (512) 974-7400 or visit library.
austintexas.gov.
WDP continues to provide key insights into
construction working conditions in Texas. The
report is the result of over a year of research
conducted by a team of researchers from WDP
and faculty from the University of Texas at
Austin, the University of Texas School of Public
Health in Houston, and the University of Illinois
at Chicago. The study examines the working
conditions faced by construction workers in
five of Texas’ largest and fastest-growing cities:
Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and El
Paso. It incorporates rich data from 1,194 surveys
conducted with workers and 35 in-depth
interviews with workers, subcontractors,
general contractors, and developers.
WDP, founded in 2002 by employees and
volunteers of Casa Marianella, a local Austin
shelter, to address the problem of unpaid
wages for Austin’s low-wage workers, held a
celebration of the recovering milestone on Findings indicate that the Texas construction
Tuesday, April 30 as the organization continues industry is characterized by dangerous working
to fight for Texas’ low-wage workers.
conditions, low wages, and legal violations that
hurt working families and undercut honest
businesses. “Build a Better Texas” reveals that
while the industry plays an important role in
the state’s economy, construction workers
have not been rewarded for their honest work.
Furthermore, the study provides concrete
solutions to ensure a safe, healthy, and
productive workforce that can meet the needs
of a vibrant and growing economy.
Following the release of a report earlier this The study, the most in-depth undertaking ever
year, “Build a Better Texas: Construction completed on the construction industry in the
Working Conditions in the Lone Star State,” U.S., can be found at workersdefense.org
7th Annual Latinitas
Fotos De Mi Alma
Join Latinitas on Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m. at the
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center, to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the
organization. Photos on display will be auctioned
with student work on sale for $50 per print.
This year, the guest of honor is Austin-based
producer Elizabeth Avellán. Avellán is the
co-owner, with writer/director Robert Rodriguez,
and Vice President of Troublemaker Studios, and
President of EYA Productions. She began her
producing career when she co-founded Los
Hooligans Productions in 1991. Her additional
producing credits include “Desperado,” “From
Dusk Till Dawn I, II, III,” “The Faculty,” “Spy Kids I-IV,”
“Sin City,” “Predators,” “Grindhouse,” “Machete,”
and more. Under her EYA Productions banner,
she has produced the recently wrapped holiday
feature film, “When Angels Sing,” directed by Tim
McCanlies and starring Harry Connick Jr., Willie
Nelson and Connie Britton. Sandy Avila from the
Latino Comedy Project will emcee festivities. For
more info, go to laslatinitas.com.
Mexic-Arte Museum Gala del Museo opera singer, Dr. Gerardo Ramos, Danza Aztec
Guadalupana and Mariachi Relampago, with
On Sunday, May 5, Mexic-Arte Museum, the
exquisite cuisine and more. For information call
Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art
Museum of Texas, will present “Gala del Museo” at (512) 480-9373, ext. 7278.
the Four Seasons Hotel, celebrating the museum’s
29th Anniversary.
“Gala del Museo” is an elegant fundraising event
that reminisces the past and recognizes present
accomplishments in visual art and culture. This
year, the Museum will recognize outstanding
contributions in the Latino visual arts in Austin by
honoring individuals who have made significant
contributions to the visual arts and culture over
their lifetime.
Latinitas founders Laura Donnelly Gonzalez and Alicia Rascon
SAHELI provides assistance to
Asian and other immigrant families
dealing with domestic violence,
sexual assault and trafficking.
Receiving the Life Time Achievement Award Arts
and Humanities and serving as guest speaker is
Francisco de Paula Leon Olea. Sam Coronado is
being honored with the Life Time Achievement
Award in the Visual Arts.
The event benefits Mexic-Arte Museum’s
exhibition and education programs. Join us as we
celebrate twenty-nine years in Austin with critically
acclaimed exhibitions, exemplary education
programs, exciting cultural events, and a growing
permanent collection. Gala del Museo will features
CASA
Sam Coronado
(Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
RICHARD MATTINGLY has spent much of his life in the world
of education. After growing up in Houston, he headed to Austin
to attend the University of Texas and became a high school
math teacher. He then continued his own education before
working for the University of Texas for 27 years in the education
department and as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
Now retired, Richard plays the guitar, loves music, movies
and reading, and spends time travelling, cycling, meditating
and volunteering. Richard has a 22-year-old son and will be
getting married this June to his wonderful fiancé. “I grew up
in a family where my mom and dad were always involved with
volunteer work,” said Richard. “That was the message I grew up
with, ‘If you can help somebody else you do it.’” He says that
drives his volunteer work with CASA. Richard volunteers with
the Drug Court program, helping families overcome addiction
while staying connected with their children. “I look forward to going to the courthouse and
meeting with my six-month-old child. He smiles when he sees me!” Richard says one of the
most important things to him is “working with people who are really struggling. All of us have
gone through tough times, me included. It feels good to help.”
THE HEART BALL OF AUSTIN brings
together Austin’s most influential leaders
from the corporate, philanthropic and
medical communities to raise funds
and promote the lifesaving work of the
American Heart Association. Saturday, May
4, at the Hilton Austin (500 E. 4th Street),
the evening’s black-tie festivities will
include dinner, entertainment, dancing and
an exciting silent and live auction.
The funds generated at the Heart Ball
support American Heart Associationfunded cardiovascular disease research
and educational programs to improve the
lives of women, children and families in
our community. The 2013 Heart Ball of
Austin will again focus special attention to
the accomplishments made in the field of
cardiovascular care through research. For
more info call (512) 338-2434.
Help SAHELI expand its services to more clients
in the Austin community by volunteering.
Whether you want to get involved in
community outreach events, volunteer
around the office, or work directly with clients,
this training is where you get started. Prior to
the volunteer training, everyone is required to
attend a volunteer orientation at least once.
For more info, contact Rajani Ramachandran
at saheli-austin.org or at (512) 358-6318. All
training is in North Central Austin. The next
orientation is Thursday, May 2, 1-3 p.m.;
volunteer training is Saturday, May 4, from 1-4
p.m. Direct service and community education
training is May 13, 15, 18, 20, 24.
Clean Water Action:
Spring for Water
“Spring for Water” is a party and fundraiser on
Saturday, May 18, to benefit Clean Water Fund.
Join us for music, drinks, appetizers and a silent
auction at the Amala Foundation’s beautiful
indoor and outdoor grounds (1006 S. 8th Street,
right off of S Lamar). Clean Water Action works
to protect our environment, health, economic
well-being and community quality of life. Its
goals include clean, safe and affordable water;
prevention of health threatening pollution;
creation of environmentally safe jobs and
businesses; and empowerment of people
to make democracy work. Let’s celebrate
together, learn more about Clean Water Fund
and support this great cause, from 5-9 p.m. For
more info go to cleanwateraction.org
Austin
Fashion
Week
2013
By Monica Peña
Austin Fashion Weeks’ (AFW) fifth year of
celebrating the local fashion industry will
include runways, marketplace, and showcase
events across four days May 3 and May 5 - 7,
at participating retail, salon and spa locations.
Eight talented Austinites have been selected as
“Showcase Designers” and paired with a local
venue to host an official Austin Fashion Week
event ranging from full-blown runway shows
to intimate cocktail parties. In addition to the
showcase pairings, dozens of other participating
retailers will host their own events, many of
which are free and open to the public.
Austin’s iconic music venue, La Zona Rosa, will
be transformed into a fashion house during the
2013 AFW Runways and Marketplace. The three
day event, May 8-10, will feature up to eight local
and national clothing designers each evening,
while the marketplace will display curated
jewelry and accessories.
Tiny
Taiga
Condensation
is to be my personal best, my happiest, my
healthiest, my most extraordinary version
of mySELF, the runoff is my contribution,
powerfully and positively to the collective
whole - the WE that is created by we uniquebut-so-very-similar Individuals.
Attendees will see over 20 collections,
including pieces by returning Austin Fashion
Week designer and former NBC Fashion Star,
Ross Bennett, and “Project Runway” notable
Daniel Esquivel. New to Austin Fashion Week,
guests will have the opportunity to inquire
about designs on the runway during the show
with the new “text to buy” interactive system.
Onlookers can text a number that corresponds
to a particular runway look, and the designer
will contact them with more details about the
piece at a later date.
Hall. The show will be hosted by Sandy
NOIR, a fashion and feast event, will take place
on May 4 at Brazos Hall and will captivate the
senses. The evening will begin with decadent
three course seated dinner from Chefs Shawn
Cirkiel and Steven Cak of Austin’s beloved
Olive & June, Parkside and The Backspace.
Guests will dress in all-black attire and the
Blanc Runway Show will feature all-white
looks by local and national designers and
labels including Linda Asaf, Priscilla Barroso
for Crowned Bird, Ross Bennett, Gail Chovan
for Blackmail, Jessica Ciarla, Sarah Eileen, Lilly
Lorraine, Stephen Moser, Parrott by Sarah
Parrott, Amber Perley for Pearl Southern
Couture, Rare Trends, Kendra Scott, Megan
Summerville, a boudoir look presented by
Teddies for Bettys, Tess Designs, and Adrienne
Yunger. Runway pieces will be exclusively
available for purchase at the Blanc Boutique
with all proceeds benefitting The Arc of the
Capital Area. Afterwards, partygoers will head
to the rooftop of Brazos Hall for ENCORE, the
official after party. For the first time, Austin
Fashion Week will hold an avant-garde hair
and makeup competition during the after
party where teams will create a contemporary
French inspired look and guests will vote for
a winner that will be announced at the Austin
Fashion Awards.
Boot Award will be presented to this year’s
on Mix 94.7 with never before seen complete
collections from designers Gail Chovan for
Blackmail, Stephen Moser, Kendra Scott, and
Dawn Younger-Smith for Boudoir Queen,
along with looks by local Mash-Up Teams will
walk the custom runway. Hair by Jackson Ruiz
and make up by Mandy Hernandez complete
the looks. In addition to the shows, Golden
Rising Stars, Trailblazers, and Mash-Up Teams.
For more information go to fashionweekaustin.
com/tickets and for complete schedule of
events see fashionweekaustin.do512.com/
Austin Fashion Awards will conclude on
Saturday, May 11 at the iconic Austin Music
all ONE doesn’t mean we are all EXACTLY the
same one. No, we are Individuals, uniquely
designed and orchestrated. But yes, we are
inherently the SAME, made up of a connected,
collaborative energy and some combination
of the very same bits and pieces.
Assuming the New Age Old adage that WE are The determination that WE are inherently
different has lead to such destruction and
By Blake Shanley
bastardization of our collective spirit, our
understanding of our grand purpose, our
Looky, looky! Here, I AM! I SO am. But so
internal, infallible confidence in our humanity.
are YOU. And so are WE.
It allows and forces us to believe that to be
different is to indicate something “good”
YOU, who are my mirror, my match, my
or “bad,” which is for each of us to define,
equal. YOU, who reflect the sum and the
without any real definition to support it.
parts of ME. I, who reflect the ins and outs
of YOU. I am my best version of myself when
And because each of US have different
you are the best version of yourself.
comfort levels with being an Individual, the
desire to group with, or get behind ANY
The “who I am” is intricately woven into
other’s beliefs or ideas, leads more and
the “who we are.” If my quest and intention
more into the loss of identity as Individuals.
Mcllree of the “JB and Sandy Morning Show”
The collective WE then is really only a FEW
directing the lives and minds of the LOT,
creating labels, tenets and umbrellas to hide
under and behind. And that just hasn’t really
been a “good” thing so far.
If WE all step out from under and behind
those who have simply been most confident
and comfortable in the light, to truly Identify
and express our Individual Identity, OUR
collective WE can be comprised of oh so
much more. Extraordinary Individuals make
for an Extraordinary civilization, which then
produces, and allows for, more and more
extraordinary Individuals.
This is MY journey. YOU are sharing and
participating in it with ME. And I am sharing
in YOUR journey with YOU. I take MY role
in, and effect on YOUR journey to mind and
heart. YOU do the same for ME. Let’s see
what that approach can all mean to US.
CHRONICLES OF UNDERCOVER MEXICAN GIRL:
East Austin Urban Farms and the Latino Community
By Alexandra M. Landeros
There’s an issue that has lately been tearing
my heart and soul in half. An urban farm in
East Austin – HausBar Farms – has recently
been shut down due to neighbor complaints
about bad smells and subsequently being
discovered by city and state authorities as not
being compliant with various laws. Working
with the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance,
I am very familiar with over-regulation by
the state and federal government, imposing
unfair laws on small farmers and independent
ranchers.
But in this case, they are also dealing with a
neighborhood organization by the name of
PODER – People Organized in the Defense
of Earth and her Resources – that describes
itself as a “grassroots effort redefining
environmental, economic and social justice
issues.”
On the other hand is PODER, largely run
by older leaders of the Latino community,
which seeks to “increase the participation
of communities of color in corporate
and government decision making related to
toxic pollution, economic development and
their impact on our neighborhoods.” Latinos
are my people – because my parents are
from Mexico and I grew up bi-culturally in
the United States…and because I choose to
identify with the Latino community.
In many respects, I consider myself very
much an American and part of the evergrowing melting pot, but I cannot ignore
my roots: I speak Spanish and still hold on
to many Mexican cultural traditions because
I grew up with these things. Maybe my
children wouldn’t be able to make that same
claim, but I feel that I can.
The story begins in December of 2012,
when a neighbor who lived across the street
from HausBar Farms complained of a bad
smell. That’s because in addition to growing
vegetables and raising livestock, the owners
of the farm also process chickens (no more
than 20 a week) and compost the leftover
animal parts using a special black soldier fly
composter. They have been doing this for
three years without complaints.
I am just having a difficult time understanding
where the conflict with HausBar Farms fits
into all of this. I will admit, I don’t like stinky
smells (who does?). But then again, would
we rather have the smell far away in a CAFO
(concentrated animal feeding operation)
that pollute and deplete the earth’s
resources? Where chickens are crammed
by the hundreds of thousands into tight
spaces without sunlight and fed antibiotics
and hormones, eventually processed into
neat boneless, skinless pieces wrapped in
styrofoam and cellophane, and then shipped
across many states to a fluorescent-lit
supermarkets?
Is there a middle ground? Maybe we should
have our small, independent and sustainable
farms restricted to rural areas? How do
we get more people to start these types of
healthy farms in rural areas, if we don’t want
them in the city? Are we willing to deal with
a bit of stink every now and then in exchange
for the ability to buy wholesome, sustainably
and organically grown food that will not
make us sick?
Following the complaints, PODER got
involved, along with the city of Austin and the
state of Texas that found HausBar Farms in
non-compliance on various issues. Although it
seems that a major part of the situation is that
HausBar received unclear and contradictory
information from various regulatory agencies
(essentially, they issued permits when they
shouldn’t have – but whose mistake is that?).
Then we get into the question of whether
this type of natural, local food versus
the commercially processed food is too
expensive for the average American, but
that is for another article – for now, I will say
that although I have been paying more for
food in the last several years, I also have paid
significantly less in medical expenses, and
good food tastes better than prescription
medication.
It’s not entirely impossible that government
agencies don’t clearly communicate to their
citizens. At the Farm and Ranch Freedom
Alliance, we are supporting a bill called the
“DSHS Better Communications Bill” (HB
1392) – because in fact the Texas Department
of State Health Services has a habit of
not answering questions or giving clear
information.
HausBar has done everything on their farm as
sustainably and earth-friendly as they possibly
can – they never once used machinery on
their land, digging everything by hand with
pitchforks and shovels, they collect rainwater
in a 30,000-gallon tank, they compost and
recycle everything, and they don’t use any
pesticides or chemicals. On a plot of two-acre
land in the heart of East Austin, they have
what I consider my dream way of living.
(a network of East Austin neighborhood
groups) and City of Austin officials to
establish an East Austin Overlay Ordinance
to protect East Austin residents from further
industrial development threats, and helped
relocate the seven-acre Browning Ferris
Industries (B.F.I.) recycling center. Many
residual benefits for the community have
stemmed from these efforts.
PODER has done many wonderful things for
the East Austin community – they closed
the Holly Power Plant, they took the Roy
Guerrero Colorado River Park off the list
for the placement of the industrial Green
Water Treatment Plant, shut down a 52-acre
fuel storage tank area (known as Tank Farm)
with three main pipelines owned by six
major oil companies, worked with El Pueblo
Some of the Austin media has reported that
PODER made a statement that urban farming
(and by default, also local, to those of us who
live in Austin) is a “white movement.” I have
not personally verified whether or not this
is true – I have heard direct commentary
from people affiliated with PODER that this
is not true, and I have also heard that this
statement is caught on record. I need to
further investigate.
Whether or not PODER made this statement,
I do know that urban farming and local food
has generally been market as elitist and
“white.” It’s clear in both words and images
that PODER is against gentrification: a picture
on their Mission page shows a person with a
sign that says “Stop Gentrification!”, and on
their Home page they refer a study called
“Land of Broken Dreams” that confirms
current housing trends in East Austin as a
“crisis” as a result of losing affordable housing
units. Folks like the owners of HausBar Farms
are presumably part of this crisis, using land
that could be used for affordable housing for
urban farms.
In October 2012, food writer Michael
Pollan wrote an article about California’s
Proposition 37 in the new York Times, and he
said, “Not everyone can afford to participate
in the new food economy. If the food
movement doesn’t move to democratize the
benefits of good food, it will be – and will
deserve to be – branded as elitist.”
But I am neither an elite nor am I white. I am
an American girl with parents who moved
here from Mexico with one suitcase and no
money. I’ve worked hard to get to where
I am now, living in a humble working class
neighborhood and earning just enough
money to satisfy all my basic needs and still
enjoy a few things in life. I couldn’t afford a
house in East Austin, and neither could many
of my “white” friends who had to move to far
South or North Austin, or to Buda, Kyle, and
Manchaca. Eating local food – from urban
and other nearby farms – has transformed
my life and made me a healthier, happier
person.
And this is where I am heartbroken. For
once in my life, I feel that perhaps I am in a
place where I might be able to make positive
change – simply by sharing what I feel in my
heart and what drives my soul. I feel that that
bridges need to be built between the two
worlds. I feel that we are not listening to each
other. I feel that we are not properly speaking
to each other. I refuse to believe that these
worlds are mutually exclusive. I know that
I still have many questions that need to be
answered – by both sides – before I come up
with a final judgment on the whole situation.
But I am hoping that my elders in the Latino
community, many who have offered me
great opportunities here in Austin, whether
or not they are part of PODER, and that my
kindred spirits in the urban farm and local
food movement who have also given me
many great opportunities, can all join hands
and work together for a future that benefits
everyone. We all deserve safe and affordable
neighborhoods with a source of healthy,
fresh, and natural food. Is this just a childish
dream? Or can we make this happen?
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