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Countdown to the DNC : Exhibit Highlights Denver Latino Artists

5:23 pm By Maegan La Mala · Arts| DNC| denver · Comments Off

18 Aug 2008

august-group.jpgWith the Democratic National Convention kicking off in exactly one week and VivirLatino being there live to cover the action, we feel it’s important to look at the community around where the convention is taking place. Given all the media play given to the Latino vote, what of the Latinos in Denver?

One art exhibition in Denver now through the end of the month, seeks to answer that question through the lens of 6 Denver area Latino artists.

Chicano Humanities Arts Council Presents
Artistas Revolucionarios Aug. 1-30 in Denver
A daring palette, subversive strokes and renegade self-expression are characteristics of Artsitas Revolucionarios; a slightly less than seditious show on display through August that showcases the talent of six emerging and established Denver Latino/a artists.
The work, which includes a superb collection of colorful paintings, drawings and jewelry, serves as a glorious reminder of the vibrant cultural art scene our city has to offer.

Los artistas are CHAC Board Members Tony Vecchio, Danny Vigil (website), Javier Flores and Jeanette Montoya; CHAC’s Education Director, Veronica Herrera; and this year the show includes CHAC member JOLT.

VivirLatino is going to check out the exhibit when we’re in Denver.

You can find out more about the exhibit here.

Denver Latino Cops Suing Department and City

1:43 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Justice| denver · Comments Off

17 Jul 2008

denverpdAll is not well among the Latino police officers in the host city for the Democratic National Convention. 16 Latino officers have filed a federal class-action discrimination lawsuit against the Denver Police Department and City and County of Denver.

The complaint alleges discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotions and discipline, said Det. Rufino Trujillo, president of the National Latino Peace Officers Association in Denver.
Martinez said the suit took over two years to file because the EEOC was conducting an investigation in order to issue a right to sue letter. He said the commission finally issued the letter recently, allowing the lawsuit to move forward.

Via / Hispanic Tips and Denver Daily News.


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