Thread: Chicano Groups Organize "Farce Of July"

Those outside California might not have heard about this fiesta before.
On the 4th of July, Chicano groups in California will be organizing their 8th "Farce Of July" celebration.

You can find the details here:

http://www.soychicano.com/modules.ph...rticle&sid=814

Here is the call:

AmikiliztliTeotl writes

"Xican@ Records and Film presents The 8th Annual Farce of July 2005.... Aztlan Underground, Akil Amar (Mexico City DF), In Lak Ech, Native Gunz, Indigenous Elements, Quese IMC, Stoic Frame, Fidel Rodriguez, Boomerang Politics, El Vuh, Cihuatl Tonali, War Club, Yelotl Sound System, Tezozomoc, Broken English, Midnight Theater, M.A.Y.A. Youth, Native Youth Movement more T.B.A!!! hosted by fidel rodriguez of divine forces radio alongside w/ DJ’s Orator and Counterstryke spinning on the 1’s and 2’s.... A full day of resistance with Live Music, Speakers, Spoken Word, Food, Vendors, and a Children’s Activity Area...... The Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) 10950 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles California 90059 Monday July 4, 2005 12PM to 8PM $15.00 All ages. Kids and elders always free!! For general information: 818.754.4309 or aztekiegrafiks@yahoo.com For vendor information: 213.840.9522 or cihuatl_tonali@yahoo.com For volunteer information: 323.987.1244 Co-sponsored by divine forces radio 90.7 FM, PrintWire Printing "

On the same site you can also find artist Judy Baca's call to the Chicano community to counterprotest SaveOurState, here:

http://www.soychicano.com/modules.ph...rticle&sid=815

It is good that they refer to their event as a "Farce."

Could these people possibly be more out of touch with mainstream America?

Could these people possibly be more out of touch with mainstream America?

One could also ask could Main Stream Media be more out of step with America.........................

Not making much of an effort to fit in, are they.

Real classy.

Good1, I don't think mainstream America is out of touch...I think they are sound asleep!!!