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October 4th, 2023

UNDOCUMENTED AND TRAVELING TO TUCSON, AZ FOR SAZONBLEA

Tips for Undocumented and Non-Citizen Travelers Attending Mijente’s Sazonblea 2023 in Tucson, Arizona No part of this should be taken as legal advice or an individual assessment of risk. Consult a trusted and experienced immigration attorney before making decisions about your travel plans. A NOTE FROM MIJENTE Sazonblea 2023 will be taking place in Tucson, […]

October 4th, 2023

September 29th, 2023

SpaceX Invasion: Millionaires, Mars, and Modern Colonization in Texas

Picture this: you’re scrolling through your Twitter feed – trauma dumping, subtweeting, or whatever vice you choose, then, bam. It’s not Twitter anymore, now it’s “X.” The cute blue bird we grew up with in the early 2000’s and the comforting blue quill that saw too many rants is gone, and for what? We have […]

September 29th, 2023

September 28th, 2023

Our Roots and Our Future

Over the next few decades, the Latinx population is set to double. Alongside these shifts are predictions that the power and influence of our community will grow as well. Given the history and current reality, we cannot make this assumption. Alongside these numbers of growth is the proliferating criminalization in our communities, deportations and discrimination. Plus, […]

September 28th, 2023

September 15th, 2023

Herencia, Historia, Mijente: Our Politics, Culture, and People

This year we reclaim ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ as ‘Herencia, Historia, Mijente’. We celebrate the resilience, organizing, and leadership of our people.

September 15th, 2023

September 14th, 2023

Launching La Tiendita: The Stories Behind Mijente’s Iconic Pieces

La Tiendita, Mijente’s online store, is set to launch soon, and we wanted to share the story behind three key pieces in our collection. For us, La Tiendita isn’t just a store– it’s an embodiment of our values, a platform to showcase our identity, and a means to support our mission of fighting for el […]

September 14th, 2023

September 11th, 2023

U.S. Intervention in Latin America & Our Paths To Justice

The realities of shared history & Opportunities of Solidarity from U.S. Progressives The U.S. government has a large debt to settle with Latin America and our gente — and it begins with truth telling and justice. The history of U.S. interaction in Latin American governments is steeped with intervention and destabilization, and it’s clear that […]

September 11th, 2023

August 24th, 2023

10 Moments in the History of Surveillance And Policing

A short history on surveillance, policing, the criminalization of immigrant, BIPOC communities and how they’re reinforced by tech companies today.

August 24th, 2023

August 17th, 2023

Corruptions and Controversies of Guatemala’s 2023 Elections: Interview with Maríajosé España

Earlier this summer, Guatemala held its general elections which resulted in two presidential candidates earning enough votes to go on to the August 20th election: Sandra Torres of the conservative National Unity of Hope (UNE) party and Bernardo Arévalo of the progressive Movimiento Semilla party. Throughout the 2023 election season and in the aftermath of […]

August 17th, 2023

A Party of Historic Proportions: Semilla and the Guatemalan Presidency

While Guatemala’s political establishment was busy sabotaging candidates and seemingly influencing the courts – they forgot about the power of the people. Bernardo Arévalo of Movimiento Semilla party received enough votes to go on to the final round on August 20th, against conservative Sanda Torres. Despite the chaotic electoral season, the voters raised their voices […]

August 17th, 2023

August 10th, 2023

From Kentucky to Arizona: Reflections on Sazonblea

Sazonblea is an in-person gathering for Mijente members. If you’re actively building sin, contra, y desde el estado efforts or interested in joining – Sazonblea is for YOU! Maybe you’re wondering what Sazonblea is all about, and why you should come. This post is a recollection of Sazonblea 2019 from our members and friends: Sarah, […]

August 10th, 2023

August 3rd, 2023

The Dangers in Texas: Heat Waves and Shameless Politicians

Let’s be real – ‘ta caliente. As Latinxs we’re used to bringing the heat. Whether it be in our food, our music, or our passion, we’ve been accustomed to spicy lifestyles and even warmer climates for centuries. Still, nothing could have prepared Texas for the record breaking heat waves this summer…well, aside from our state […]

August 3rd, 2023

July 27th, 2023

Fired Up and Full of Heart: The People Strike Back

From TV writers to healthcare workers, baristas to hotel workers, and pilots to fast food workers one thing is certain — it’s a hot labor summer and corporate greed has got to go. There are so many workers, across dozens of industries, holding labor actions and strikes for better working conditions. Here’s the 411 on […]

July 27th, 2023

June 2nd, 2023

Pride As Action: Queer Organizing, Resistance, and Spirit

Our movement is a beautiful one, and we are celebrating everything that makes our LGBTQIA+ members and supporters amazing today and everyday. But we also can’t ignore the moment that we’re in. From healthcare restrictions, outright bans on drag performances, bans on inclusive and important literature, attacks on trans people’s rights to live freely, this […]

June 2nd, 2023

June 1st, 2023

Descansa en Paz: Frank Fuentes, Philly Organizer

“Me teaching people, it’s a blessing. Because you teach that one person, that person goes and tells his neighbor or calls her sister. And now we have a community rallying together.” Frank Fuentes Today we share the tragic news of the death of Philadelphia community leader Frank Fuentes. Frank Fuentes was a proud Boricua, Phillyrican, […]

June 1st, 2023

May 25th, 2023

Springtime Blooms: From Texas, Arizona, Illinois to Pennsylvania

Across the country Mijente is working to organize local campaigns that improve people’s lives, exploring new cities and states where Latinxs are building power, and working to shift the way our communities relate to their governments — sin, contra, y desde el estado (without, against, or within the State). Over the past year and a […]

May 25th, 2023

May 23rd, 2023

Behind the Scenes: Limitless Possibilities With Collective People Power

Since the founding of Mijente, we knew that we’d have to contest for power using multiple strategies for the good of our gente. Our communities have long been creating alternatives to oppressive structures. By providing help and support to one another when government systems left us high and dry, our people made a way where […]

May 23rd, 2023

April 10th, 2023

The Awe Inspiring Working-Class & Latinx Power of North Philly

In March, Mijente Support Committee (MSC) held a 2-day organizing session with Latinx community members in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, similar to the one we held in Laredo, Texas last summer. Our goal with this organizing training is bringing people to a shared understanding on what base building is, Mijente’s approach to organizing, and how we build […]

April 10th, 2023

March 7th, 2023

What is the History of el Día Internacional de la Mujer Trabajadora?

Tomorrow, March 8th marks International Working Women’s Day, a day that recognizes the contributions of women to the global struggle for economic and political equality. But where did this day come from and what does it mean for us today? Take some time reading our post to learn about the history of el Día Internacional […]

March 7th, 2023

February 28th, 2023

So Much History Yet to Be Made: Books to Read

Organizing & Movement Even with the end of Black History Month 2023, we must still continue learning from Black history, culture, experiences and organizing. Below we’ve gathered some books by Black and Latine authors we think you should check out. Some speak to the lived experiences in the form of memoir and interview, while others […]

February 28th, 2023

December 15th, 2022

Our Time at Lánzate 2022 ⭐ Reflections from a Mijente Staffer

Hi! My name is Arianna Genis. I am the Director of Local Partnerships at Mijente. In early December, our entire team headed to Philadelphia to host Lánzate, a national political gathering and cultural festival for Latinx change makers. It’s la magia y sazón of Mijente was on fully display at #Lanzate2022. Hundreds of organizers, activists, […]

December 15th, 2022

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UNDOCUMENTED AND TRAVELING TO TUCSON, AZ FOR SAZONBLEA

SpaceX Invasion: Millionaires, Mars, and Modern Colonization in Texas

Our Roots and Our Future

Herencia, Historia, Mijente: Our Politics, Culture, and People

Launching La Tiendita: The Stories Behind Mijente’s Iconic Pieces

U.S. Intervention in Latin America & Our Paths To Justice

10 Moments in the History of Surveillance And Policing

Corruptions and Controversies of Guatemala’s 2023 Elections: Interview with Maríajosé España

A Party of Historic Proportions: Semilla and the Guatemalan Presidency

From Kentucky to Arizona: Reflections on Sazonblea

The Dangers in Texas: Heat Waves and Shameless Politicians

Fired Up and Full of Heart: The People Strike Back

Pride As Action: Queer Organizing, Resistance, and Spirit

Descansa en Paz: Frank Fuentes, Philly Organizer

Springtime Blooms: From Texas, Arizona, Illinois to Pennsylvania

Behind the Scenes: Limitless Possibilities With Collective People Power

The Awe Inspiring Working-Class & Latinx Power of North Philly

What is the History of el Día Internacional de la Mujer Trabajadora?

So Much History Yet to Be Made: Books to Read

Our Time at Lánzate 2022 ⭐ Reflections from a Mijente Staffer

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