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By: Zipaktli the iLLAgator
Before this month is over I wanted to write a quick piece about the market and music venue series Marketa Huitzilopochtli. The first event of 2024 took place on 1/20 at The Vortex and in my opinion, it delivered a good variety of vendors, food options and Flower&Song by Indigenous artists. In spite of the rain, folks came out from […]
1968 president, Lyndon Johnson calls for “termination” to be replaced by “Indian self determination”. Congress passes the Indian civil rights act to ensure that the American Indian is afforded the broad constitutional rights secured to other Americans. As a result of historical trauma, chronically, underfunded, federal programs, and policies of the US government, native Americans, experience, many health, educational and […]
Four curated questions to highlight Independent Native Creators Meet Yenia Jimenez. Mother, Poet, Independent Published Author and Community Advocate by way of San Francisco, CA. Let’s learn more about her journey and struggles as an Independent Brown Author and Mother. 1.- We’re living in a time where mainstream society seems to be dedicated to blurring the lines between anything and […]
The Montgomery Bus Boycott had figures like MLK and Rosa Parks atop its leadership. The June 1st/Florida boycott has TikTokers and social media “influencers”. Is this advantageous or detrimental? Considering most people have social anxiety and won’t even leave their house unless they know every detail of the function in question and even then may not have the willpower to […]
My biggest concern regarding the boycott is that I’m not sure that raza understands how much longevity a boycott needs to have to be effective. The Montgomery Bus boycott, for example, lasted 7 MONTHS. Is “Raza” ready to hold out long enough to make a compelling change? What’s gonna happen when those truckers that pledged to not take any more […]
Macktivism is one of those social crimes right up there with Poverty Pimping and it seems to be a reoccurring issue that must be called out and stopped now! Young idealists of all genders often search within their community for like minded allies only to be met with ill willed facilitators in search only for satisfaction of their pleasures. These […]
I started with this set because in my eyes, the shots were truly flawless. Maybe not in a professional and technical sense but in the raw beauty and simplicity they present. It was a beautiful day. The mountain was calm with a soft breeze and the sun was warm enough to provide comfort from the cool wind while creating a […]
From the truest corner of my heart, I call out to you I reach towards the sky where your spirit dwells, offering my arms and hands I promise I will catch you I see your feet peeking through the stars, your face peeking through their light Jump through the sacred hoop, my dearest child I am ready to hold you […]
Returning to my body after an unexpected c section has been nothing short of the ultimate challenge. The excruciating process of physical healing along with the rollercoaster of emotions and adjustments that arise postpartum is enough to push anyone to their limits and beyond. My whole body was in pain. My spirit was tired. My mind was stressed. My heart […]
Staring at the never ending pile of dirty dishes and contemplating the duties attached to kitchen maintenance, I caught myself dissociating while simultaneously being overcome by the sensation of epiphany. I decided there and then, as I must affirm every here and now, that everything I am to do, I am to do with joy. Instead of allowing myself to […]