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Destiny Manifesting
title Destiny Manifestingdescription The poster features the state of California outlined in red. There is text written within it. Next to the outline is a gray crown and shield. The shield is divided into four sections with text inside each section. The text states, "Destiny Manifesting, Sept 9 - November 23, 1998, For 3 months in 1998 Cine Accion, Galeria de la Raza, Kearny Street Workshop, and La Pena Cultural Center invite youth to participate in a series of events exploring the impact of Manifest Destiny on California's communities of color. Organized around the anniversaries of the Mexican-American and Spanish-American Wars, this consortium will present films, panels, poetry readings and art exhibitions celebrating the experiences of Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Filipinos and other ethnic groups affected by these historic events. Galeria de la Raza, (415) 826 - 8009, Cine Accion, (415) 553 - 8135, Kearny Street Workshop, (415) 543 - 0520, La Pena Cultural Center, (510) 849 - 2568, This consortium was made possible through the generous funding of Grants for the Arts, San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund." The text colors are black and brown. The background is yellow and gold, with an antique map pattern.artist/creator Moreno And Hobara, Creatorsubject Filipino Americans--California--Social Life And Customs Latin Americans--United States--Social Life And Customscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
La Mission: Una Comunidad Juntandose - Para Cambio Social
title La Mission: Una Comunidad Juntandose - Para Cambio Socialdescription The poster features a drawing of grey industrial buildings set against a yellow sky. One of the buildings has plumes of black smoke coming from its smokestacks. The buildings are covered with graffiti, specifically words such as: "lucky alleys," "Chicano power," "viva la raza," "Latino power," "people power," "end the war," and "boycott lettuce." There are two street signs that read "racism" and "unemployment," and another sign that reads "capitalist sin." A white skeleton heavily outlined in black lays is on the ground with a gun stuck to its chest. The text states, "La Mission una communidad juntandose, para cambio social." There is English and Spanish text appearing in red.artist/creator Artist Unknown, Creatorsubject California-Historycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Juan Fuentes Y Rupert Garcia
title Juan Fuentes Y Rupert Garciadescription The poster features a drawing of an elderly man and a woman who is staring directly ahead. Both figures are rendered in black and white. The background appears in beige. The text states, "Juan Fuentes Y Rupert Garcia: Posters, Drawings, Prints, Jackson Street Gallery, 565 Jackson Street, S.F. July 5-Aug 16, M-Sat evenings, reception July 5, 7 PM, To Rupert and Juan-artists/comrades-who, like us, are breaking away from an art of superficial form and content to a form visual expression that directly reflects your lives. The roots of your culture-language, food, music, and struggle-are sources of inspiration for your art. The lines, bright colors, and bold shapes of your pictures reflect the dynamic and gentle heartbeats of La Raza. By sharing this experience with our community we can feel the energy, hear the songs and see the dance emerge from your art. In our struggle against oppression, we as Third World people are developing an authentic human expression in our art that is closer to our lives and cultural heritage. In celebration of our common goal, we proudly exhibit your work." There is Chinese text on the lower left corner of the poster. All text appears in black.artist/creator Artist Unknown, Creatorsubject Chicano Artcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)