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Los Teatros Antiguos de San Antonio About the The Carver Preserving Woodlawn Theatre Solo un Cover Artist: Legacy Stands Mexican San Antonio’s Pensamiento: Joe Lopez Culture in San Community Theatre Teatro Majestic Antonio: Los Teatros

By Dr. Ricardo Romo By R.Eguia By Dr. Ricardo Romo By Isa Fernández Por Steve Walker 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019

This grass roots publication is the life Let’s Talk About it... source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- Can People Change? rounding counties have become accustomed By Yvette Tello talk about it… to relevant news brought to them in both English and Spanish since 1913. Back in the day, activists were often arrested for pro- Mary Svetlik Watkins: Steve A Duran Sr. CEO/Publisher testing. It is now known “It depends on what you [email protected] they would be arrested or did. We all do dumb things Ramon Chapa Jr. Co-Publisher harassed because they were but child molestation, abuse, [email protected] known activists. When their and murder shouldn’t be Yvette Tello stories are told, we do not forgotten.” Executive Vice President [email protected] focus on their arrest but Roxanne Eguia their struggle and fight for Santiago Tello: Editor In Chief justice. Nowadays, if you “That no longer applies. [email protected] have been arrested for any- Look how many ne’er-do- Victoria Ward Graphic Designer thing, your chances for pub- wells are running for presi- [email protected] lic office or any affiliations dent in the communist party. Javier Torres: ers to postpone background Steve Walker with public office are down Beto comes to mind.” “Mistakes are decisions checks until the later stag- Ricardo Romo the drain. Should someone’s Jessica Duran one makes or has made in es of the hiring process. past define them forever? Armando Cantu: Isa Fernández their lives or paths. It is fac- The new policy is a mat- Contributors if someone’s been arrested “Yes they can change, [email protected] tual, thus carries along with ter of fairness and a way does that make you want to most people judge you for you for life. No white-out to strengthen the state’s have little affiliation with your mistakes like they can cover it up, you made economy by expanding the them? Do you believe peo- don’t have any.” that decision and must live pool of workers. It is called ple can change and learn with it. Sorry, I didn’t make “ban the box.” from their mistakes? Let’s the rules. If one changes, the changes do not apply Penelope Perez: to those previous choices “Everything is illegal. and decisions one makes, Say the wrong thing and you still have to live with the right cop will arrest you. The mission of the Westside Develop- your past decisions. Again, Do the wrong thing and the ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the de- factual!” right cop will arrest you. Be velopment and redevelopment of real estate around the wrong people within its target area, create viable urban communities, and preserve the character, Troy Rodriguez: and the right cop will arrest culture and history of the Westside. “The only one is God.” you. I have been arrested The vision is a vibrant Westside com- munity where people want to live, work, for protesting before. I have and visit. Pablo Peruvia: also been arrested for throw- Leonard Rodriguez “People judge. Employers ing a dance party. I thought President /CEO [email protected] definitely judge in Texas. it was my right, but it turned Fourteen states have passed out to be my wrong #justi- La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, laws that require employ- cereform.” Texas (210) 686-0600. Subscription price in the U.S.A. $125 per year (52 issues). The opinions expressed in the editorials of this publication represent the positions and ideology of this newspaper; the opinions expressed by writers and guest columnists are not necessarily the opinions of the management staff or ownership of this newspaper; the contents of which they are solely and exclusively responsible for. Letters from our readers are welcome and will be published, subject to space availability so long as they are signed and have a proper return address. All letters will be reviewed and edited for offensive language, libel, slander, defamation, proper grammar, spelling, and accuracy, according to our style. La Prensa Texas San Antonio is not responsible for advertisements that may be deceitful or fraudulent, and does not guarantee in any way the products or services of- fered, of which only the advertiser is responsible. All Rights Reserved. Published and printed in the United States of America. La Prensa Texas 210-686-0600 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 About the Cover Artist: Joe Lopez By Dr. Ricardo Romo Lopez operated Gallista Joe has returned to his fam- San Pedro Creek hosted the Gallery and art studios for ily homestead and added a first Native American settle- nearly twenty years. The studio and gallery to the front ment more than 10,000 years entrance to the Gallery had of his house. Today he con- ago as well as the first Span- paintings and folk art by tinues to paint, design logos, ish colonists three centuries local artists. He maintained and occasionally work on ago. The creek flows from his own painting studio there mural proposals and projects. its springs in San Pedro Park and rented exhibition and His commission to complete through the center of the studio space to many La- a mural for the San Pedro city and beyond. The cover tino artists. Over nearly two Creek restoration project led art by Joe Lopez is one of decades, Gallista Gallery him to work with ceramic tile several murals completed on hosted monthly art exhibi- and photo-digital technol- the restored San Pedro Creek Photo from www.gallistagallery.com tions, including walkways to celebrate the the addition of significance of water, space, Concepcion Mission. The 1940s and 1950s when he altars during the and people. mural celebrates Mexican was growing up there, his Day of the Dead Artist Joe Lopez paints American culture and is community had a rural feel week. mostly in his studio but has well known in San Anto- to it. Artists evolve completed several murals in nio’s Southside. The Mis- As a child, Lopez loved to and art evolves the city including a mural on sion Road mural, as well as draw and his interest in art through time. Mission Road across from his San Pedro Creek mural, led him to study one summer Growing up in demonstrate Lopez’s with a professional artist at the 1950s and commitment and the Witte Museum. Lopez 1960s, for exam- passion to portraying was so grateful for the op- ple, one saw few the Mexican Ameri- portunity that he volunteered murals in public can experience in a to clean the studios after the places in San An- positive light. students left. tonio. During the Joe Lopez grew After finishing high school, late 1970s however, Chicano ogy. As for his future plans, up in Barrio Escon- Lopez took art classes at La artists received commissions he only revealed: “It is great dido next to the fa- Villita School of Art and to paint murals in the Cassia- to be in the barrio where I mous neighborhood, San Antonio School of Art. no Homes and later at other grew up and I’m happy to be Cementville, where In the mid-1990s, he con- public housing sites in the painting full time.” Mexican workers tinued painting and earned city. The city’s appreciation employed by the gi- extra money selling T-shirts of art is due in part to those About the Artwork ant cement factory and caps with his favorite early public housing mural- We are grateful for the and their families phrase, “Puro Gallo,” which ists and independent artists San Antonio River Author- lived. Lopez remem- means, Pure Rooster in Eng- like Joe Lopez who made ity who commissioned this bers Barrio Escon- lish. Lopez’s neighbors had sure there would be plentiful piece. You can support their dido as being all of roosters and as a young boy, art outside of the public and efforts by visiting www.sara- two blocks. In the he admired their spunk. private museums. tx.org . 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019 LOS TEATROS Preserving Mexican Culture in San Antonio: Los Teatros By Dr. Ricardo Romo The success of Roma Spanish-language movie Roma is the first-ever reminds me of the Epoca theaters like those in San Spanish-language movie de Oro (Golden Era) of Antonio which numbered to win three Oscars, in- Mexican film in the 1940s at least a half dozen. cluding Best Director for and 1950s. Mexican mov- At the turn of the 20th film director Alfonso Cua- ies during this era were century (1900), San An- ron of Mexico City. The the gold standard for all of tonio had the largest movie is mainly in Span- Latin America and Spain. Mexican population in the ish, with the occasional Hollywood at the time United States. In the West- use of Mixtec, an indige- had little interest in Mexi- side, where the majority nous language still spoken can drama or Spanish- of Mexicano-Americanos in Oaxaca. This was the language films. One of lived, Spanish-language first feature-length movie the exceptions was Viva newspapers, films, and in Spanish produced by an Zapata in which Anthony radio were preferred over American film company. Quinn won an Academy Hollywood produced mov- The Aztec Theater Previous highly popular Award for Best Support- ies. Photo from hopeseguin.wordpress.com Mexican movies had been ing Actor. The Mexican Indeed, the residents of would have made it the “talking” movies. Former made by Mexican film movies were also success- San Antonio maintained earliest Spanish-language Texas State Senator Joe companies and producers. ful in part because of the their Spanish-language theater in the city. Bernal grew up a block skills and appreciation of Next came the Teatro from the barrio theater Mexican cultural tradi- Nacional which opened in district and remembers tions because of the avail- 1917 two doors east of the selling candy to custom- ability of films, music, and Zaragoza. Located on the ers entering the Progreso vaudeville from south of corner of Santa Rosa and theater in the mid-1930s. the border. This is the story Commerce, the Nacional Bernal loved watching of how the rise of Mexican had a seating capacity of movies at the Progreso teatros contributed to the 1,000. The popularity of and would stand near the bi-cultural community of the Nacional was based on entrance on Tuesdays and San Antonio. its ability to consistently Thursdays when “dos por The story of Spanish- book some of the best uno” (two for one) promo- language teatros in San known Mexican bands and tions were in effect. He Antonio begins with the singers, vaudeville acts, got in free by convincing opening of Teatro Zarago- and Mexican films. someone attending the za on Commerce Street. I The Progreso theater on movie alone to include discovered in the Lucchese Guadalupe Street, just a him. On the weekends the Boot Company website a mile west of the Nacional, Progreso offered popular reference to Salvatore Luc- opened in the late 1920s Hollywood movies such as Teatro Nacional and Teatro Zaragoza chese buying the Teatro just as the film industry Tarzan and Flash Gordon. Photo from utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com Zaragoza in 1912, which converted from silent to Bernal called the corner of 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5

Brazos and GuadalupeANTIGUOS the in San Antonio, although “center of my universe.” he is not listed on the web- By Leonard Rodriguez In 1941, a construction site which covers the com- This column highlights inspiring crew had already demol- pany’s business from 1883 stories of Latino leaders. For ished Juan Vidaurri’s tire to the present. more than 500 years, Latino men shop on the corner of Gua- During the war years, and women have positively influ- enced the face of United States dalupe and Brazos streets Hollywood made fewer society. Let us celebrate these and had started building movies because of the outstanding hispanics. the Guadalupe Theater. war rationing of cellulose. The famed theatre opened The few American mov- its doors in 1942, just as ies produced were war America was sending its movies designed to boost sons and daughters to fight American patriotism. The in World War II. Mexican filmmakers, see- The theater took the name ing a void in films dealing Guadalupe to compliment with romance, drama and the well known Guadalupe comedy began offering Catholic Church located movies in those genres. one block north on El Paso Theater patrons from Wilfredo Benitez Street. Centrally located, the Westside actually had Accomplishing a feat that only the Guadalupe Theater a choice of two excellent a handful of fighters have at- stood at the hub of a newly movie houses on Guada- Alameda Theater Photo from utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com tained in the history of profes- created commercial zone lupe and Brazos streets. sional boxing, world champion west of downtown, and However, the Guadalupe In the age before televi- golden era of barrio film Wilfredo Benitez knocked out its opening prompted the Theater featured only sion, everyone went to the entertainment was coming Maurice Hope to become the establishment of several Spanish language movies, movies. San Antonio had to an end as television re- first fighter in more than 40 nearby grocery stores, bak- while the Progreso Theater opened numerous theaters placed movies. For Latino years to capture three world eries, and restaurants. offered English language in the 1930s in the cen- families in the Westside, titles in three different weight A block away from movies on the weekends. tral area of downtown. television was certainly classes. Born in 1958 in Puerto the Nacional, on Hous- There had never been a While the trio of down- cheaper and more conve- Rico, Benitez also became ton Street, the Alameda better time to open a Span- town Spanish-language nient. Moreover, by that the youngest boxer to win a opened in 1949. Cinema ish language theater than in theaters—Alameda, Na- time the Mexican film world boxing championship, the WBA Light- Welterweight Treasures noted that the the 1940s. For the Spanish cional, and Zaragoza, all industry had lost many title at age 17 in San Juan, located near the old Mar- of its stars and with this Alameda Theater has a speaking world, Mexican Puerto Rico. Considered one special place in American films featuring great sing- ket Square— offered mov- misfortune Mexican mov- of the best boxers ever, he was theater history as “the larg- ers, beautiful actresses, ies in Spanish, going to ies lacked their luster and inducted into the International est movie palace ever dedi- and entertaining comedi- the center of town with a appeal. Nonetheless, these Boxing Hall of Fame in June cated to Spanish language ans, more than filled the family on the city bus was historic theaters in San An- 1996. films & the performing movie void. Westsiders not feasible for many in tonio played an important arts.” According to the San flocked to see Pedro Infan- that era. The early success part in the cultural life of Attention Readers Antonio Express-News, te, Jorge Negrete, Maria of both of the Progreso and the city. We should support La Prensa Texas staff placed Gaetano “Tano” Lucchese Felix, and Dolores de Rio, Guadalupe Theaters dem- the historical preservation the wrong photo with this biogra- phy in issue 8 that ran on February developed the Alameda in but for many movie fans, onstrated that Westsiders of these Spanish-language 24. This is the correct photo of the late 1940s. It is likely young and old, the films appreciated neighborhood theaters and there are ef- Wilfredo Benitez. We apologize for he was related to the Luc- by Cantiflas and Tin Tan entertainment venues. forts currently underway. any confusion and we appreciate chese boot-making family delighted the most. By the late 1950s, the the consideration of our read- ers, gente, and community. 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019 The Carver Legacy Stands By R.Eguia the Carver Library where all perfor- for each to grow and learn It was not very long ago and Auditorium, mances are free and from the other. that the people of San An- in honor of Dr. open to the public; The Carver’s Executive tonio lived in segregation. George Washing- Master Classes & Director, Yonnie Blanch- Although black entertain- ton Carver. From Residencies where ette said she is thrilled and ers could perform in prom- the 1940s through community mem- honored to provide pro- inent central theatres like the Civil Rights bers have an oppor- gramming for the historic the Majestic, their black Era, prominent tunity to connect performance center and peers could not attend the African-American and interact with she wants to keep these shows. entertainers such professional artists events accessible to the For over 75 years, The as Ella Fitzgerald, visiting the Carver community. Carver Community Cul- Duke Ellington, Community Cul- For more information tural Center (“The Carv- Count Basie, and tural Center; Satur- visit thecarver.org er”) has served as the Louis Armstrong day Arts And Cul- San Antonio Eastside’s played at the Carv- ture Classes where Upcoming Shows foremost gathering place er. However due youth and adults in of cultural exchange and to desegregation, low-income house- Alfredo Rodríguez & performance arts. It was the Carver fell into holds or enrolled in Pedrito Martínez originally erected in 1918, neglect by the early select social ser- MARCH 16 @ 8:00 as a community center for 1970s. the Carver Community vice programs may PM African-Americans. By In 1973, the City moved Cultural Center is to cel- be eligible for reduced fees the 1930s, the building to have the Carver de- ebrate the diverse cultures through Articipate; and Judi Deleon was repurposed as the Col- molished, but community of our world, nation, and Summer camps for theatre, MARCH 30 @ 8:00 ored Library and renamed members galvanized in an community, with empha- dance and DJing. PM act of civil dis- sis on its African and Af- Whether a lecture- obedience, effec- rican-American heritage, demonstration, in-school AABCD Productions tively using their by providing challenging visit, panel discussion or Presents San Antonio Hip bodies as human artistic presentations, com- workshop, these outreach Hop Fest shields to protect munity outreach activities, activities deepen the rela- MARCH 31 @ 6:00 the building from and educational programs. tionship between the artist PM bulldozers. Un- The Carver Development and the community and Hip Hop Team Compe- der the ownership Board is a 501©3 organi- allow for opportunities titions and Solos - Dance and management zation whose mission Battles. of the City of San is to undertake fund- Antonio (CoSA), raising activities and Rennie Harris Pure- the Carver was to provide financial, movement’s Lifted renovated and re- programming, and ad- APRIL 13 @ 8:00 PM opened in 1977, visory support to the as the Carver Carver Community Russian Children The- Community Cul- Cultural Center. ater Presents Red-Haired, tural Center. It The development Honest, In Love (In Rus- now operates as a board works to sus- sian Language) special project of tain the educational MAY 5 @ 3:00 PM the CoSA’s Con- programming that is ventions Sports seperate from the per- 100 Years of Bolly- and Entertain- formance program- wood – A Live Audio – ment Facilities ming at the cultural Visual Journey Department. center. This includes a MAY 12 @ 4:30 PM The mission of Youth Matinee Series 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA MUJER Susana Baca, artista afroperuana, Recibe un Premio a la Paz en el Carver Por R.Eguia das. En 1987, fue nom- nombrada la primera min- tarrista de la banda de new responsable en lugares de Susana Baca es una mu- brada Embajadora Cultural istra negra del gabinete de rock Talking Heads. todo el mundo. El artista jer legendaria que está de Buena Voluntad para Perú en 2011. La grabación más reci- recurre a muchas fuentes cambiando el mundo con UNICEF Perú. Conocida en todo el ente de Baca “Afrodias- musicales, desde música su arte y su defensa. La So- En 1992, ella y su es- mundo como la voz de la pora” es un ciclo de can- cubana a brasileña, idi- ciedad Cultural Hispano- poso, el sociólogo criado comunidad afroperuana, ciones compuesto por los omas afrohondureños a americana de San Antonio en Bolivia Ricardo Pereira, Baca, de 74 años, ganó un diversos ritmos de los que mexicanos y cantantes de le otorgó un premio de paz fundaron el Instituto Ne- Grammy Latino en 2002 la diáspora africana es blues estadounidenses. el fin de semana pasado al gro Continuo, o Continuo por el álbum Lamento final de su actuación en el Negro, para preservar la Negro, que grabó casi dos Carver. El premio, una rosa cultura en vías de desapar- décadas antes en Cuba. de cerámica blanca que ición de la música indígena Ella está en el mismo representa la paz, también afroperuana. La misión sello discográfico que Al- fue otorgado a la Directora del centro es fomentar la ice Coltrane llamó Luaka- Ejecutiva de Carver, Yon- recopilación, preservación bop, un sello discográ- nie Blanchette. y creación de la cultura, la fico orientado a la música Baca ha sido un defensor música y la danza afrope- mundial establecido por el abierto de la comunidad ruana. músico y productor David afroperuana durante déca- Por sus esfuerzos, fue Byrne, ex cantante y gui- 8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019 Piratas y Mineros Toman Tributo a Delantera en los Playoffs Juan Gutiérrez Por Sendero Deportivo respectivas series al tercer fue la base del triunfo. Por Sendero Deportivo el partido dominical Bobcats El campeón Piratas de partido. Estuvimos empatados 0-0 En el legendario estadio vs. Águilas, por una entrada Sabinas dirigido por Sergio “Se jugó alto nivel de bé- hasta el quinto inning, en Colt 45 Baseball Field, el ge- lo habilitó para sustituir al De Luna en su serie a ganar isbol en playoff. Piratas de el cual hicimos racimo de 4 rente general Jaime Guerre- ampáyer Sergio Camacho. 2 de 3 partidos de postem- cierre (como siempre), fue carreras, cerrando el partido ro, beisbolistas y aficionados Gutiérrez, recibió emotiva porada (playoffs) 2018 en como se adjudicó la victo- con tres anotaciones más ofrecieron emotivo tributo ovación y felicitaciones. Potranco Baseball League, ria, listos para el segundo en la octava entrada. Para al ampáyer y comentarista “Colt 45 reconoce el tra- con pizarra de 12-2 carreras partido, dentro de nuestro el segundo parido iremos deportivo Juan Gutiérrez, bajo de Gutiérrez, le doy tomó la delantera derro- sistema de juego será con con todo”. quien se jubilara como juez las gracias y que disfrute tando a Broncos de Reynosa mayor agresividad y defen- “El picheo es lo que do- beisbolero. su jubilación. Gran honor SA y su lanzador fronterizo siva”, dijo De Luna. mina en los playoffs. Equi- Gutiérrez, de 69 años de hoy haberlo reconocido y Tomás Rodríguez. “Piratas dominó con su pos con mejor labor en edad, nativo de Monclova, deseado todo lo mejor”, dijo Por su parte Mineros de pitcheo. Bravos cometió la lomita de los disparos, Coahuila (creció en Piedras Guerrero. Jesús Ramírez Sr., con pi- costosos errores y ellos serán los ganadores”, ex- Negras), de profesión en pin- Este domingo en crucial cheo del zurdo Lee Colón, lo aprovecharon. Nuestro plicó Javier García. tura y mecánica automotriz, partido por el cuarto lugar blanqueo 7-0 a Calaveras pitcheo no estuvo a la al- Resultados Veteranos. dijo sentirse satisfecho por a la 1 p.m. jugaran los equi- dirigido por Javier García. tura. La serie seguirá inte- Red Sox dejó en el terreno haber sido ampáyer y co- pos Highsox y Dodgers el Colón, hizo historia en resante”, dijo Garza, quien de juego a Rieleros con mentarista en las ligas Pana- ganador tendrá derecho para playoffs ponchando a 19 tuvo el acierto de parar el marcador de 3-2. Broncos mericana, Roberto Quiñones, disputar la postemporada bateadores rivales. partido en el séptimo capí- noqueo 21-6 a Cardenales. Tres Hermanos, Potranco y categoría Abierta. En la foto Para Broncos y Calaveras tulo por tener pizarra en Cachorros de Nava 16-9 Colt 45. aparece Juan Gutiérrez, de- todavía hay mañana, la serie contra de 12 a 2 carreras. contra Westsiders. En la Guerrero, lo seguirá emple- spidiéndose como ampáyer continuara este domingo 3 El timonel Ramírez Sr., foto aparecen los directivos ando de comentarista en su en el béisbol independiente de marzo, fecha en la que dijo “sé logro ganar el prim- de Piratas, Iván Rubinsky, liga sabatina, por lo que en de San Antonio. podrán retornar por la senda ero de la serie. El picheo de Mauricio Esparza y Sergio victoriosa para forzar sus Lee Colón con 19 ponches De Luna. 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 GROWING UP LATINO MANGUERA MEMORY: Fall 1983 (Part 2) that her parents were people molestations and assaults of money and means (a doc- because they were told to tor and a nurse) and that be quiet, not bring shame to they could and would take themselves or their families, care of the issue their way. they were told that they I felt helpless. I felt anguish. could not ruin the predators’ Imagine how I felt when I lives that way, by speaking learned of why my friend truths. It wasn’t until years had attempted suicide many later that I learned that only years later. She felt aban- one of the predators was held doned. Her destiny would accountable for his crimes include a long-life struggle and sins and the rest had been college dorms back East. It me and those around me the with mental illness (Dis- given the privilege of going wasn’t until years later that courage to speak truth to sociative Disorder, Multi- to college, finding good jobs, I learned that perversion, power. I want to believe that Personality Disorder, Anxi- marrying and having chil- sexually maladaptive behav- now when so many around ety and Alcoholism), and a dren. . . they were allowed iors, sexual assault and full- us need us so much to stand Rosa Maria Gonzalez, B.A., J.D., need to relocate thousands to live their lives unphased on, brutal gang rapes happen up for what is right, that we C.W.L.S. of miles away from Browns- and untarnished by their ac- Board Certified- Child Welfare Law to victims and survivors of will. We all know que “exigir Specialist, National Association of ville somewhere on the east tions. They, to this day, have every gender, creed, religion, ex facil, senalar es facil, del- Counsel For Children, as authorized coast. In the fall of 1983 I not atoned for or been held sexual identity, income, edu- egar es facil, ordenar es facil, by the American Bar Association and believed this experience to accountable for ruining the the Texas Board of Legal Specializa- cation level, class or status. It quejarse es facil, pero dar el tion. be an isolated one with my lives of their victims. wasn’t until years later that I ejemplo es lo dificil.” So, it is Born and bred in Brownsville, Texas, friend. It wasn’t until years So when I am asked if I be- learned that predators come time we start to be the change Gonzalez has lived in San Antonio for later that I learned that her lieve the current state of al- over 30 years. She attended St. Mary’s from every gender, creed, we want to see in the world. University where she earned her Bach- brother had continued to be legations being made on the religion, sexual identity, in- Today, be someone’s hero elor of Arts in Political Science and a predator with other women national stage, I ask, “why come, education level, class and shed light where there is later her law degree. and girls. He now sits in a shouldn’t I?” After all, my and status. darkness. Today, be a voice Gonzalez has a family law practice federal prison as a sentence experiences have deceived and is a graduate of the Women’s Despite all these bad things for the voiceless. Today, Campaign School at Yale University. for his crimes and sins. It me. I believed that because that DO happen in the world, reach out to your friend and She has a long established history of wasn’t until years later that I did not personally see it at regardless of whether they let them know that this too coordinating campaigns and consult- I learned that other class- the time it did not happen. ing for women candidates. are obvious and blatant or shall pass and that you will mates had sexually assaulted I failed to factor in that this out of sight, nuestra gente stand by them to squelch By Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez friends of mine. It wasn’t type of behavior happens in uses dichos like :”No hay their fears., Today, stand up Read part one in volume 2 until years later that I learned the shadows, in the dark, in mal que por bien no venga” for those who have been told issue 8... that a close family friend, a abandoned fields, on empty to help us all cope with what to be quiet and been called ...I told her everything. My younger female, had been beaches, in unsupervised life may inevitably throw liars. mother, in all her cultural molested by the neighbor- classrooms . . . away from our way. I want to believe wisdom, told me not repeat hood boys for years and that discovery. But that does not that for those who have Manguera Memories is a what I had learned to anyone. one of those boys graduated mean it did not happen. survived, their experiences series of short stories that I was heartbroken because I with me from high school. It I learned as the years were not in vain. I want to will be published in a book was being told, “We cannot wasn’t until years later that I passed and my experienc- believe that when the time this year with proceeds ben- help her.” I get emotional learned that the victims and es grew that societal ills comes to do right by them efiting La Prensa Texas. and angry now as a write survivors of these harrow- and evils exist everywhere, that I will follow the lead of Read past stories at LaPre- this and even 35 years later, ing experiences had not said whether in a small south another dicho, “Haz bien y nsaTexas.com My Mom went on to explain anything or much about their Texas town or in the halls of no mires a quien” will give 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Woodlawn Theatre San Antonio’s Community Theatre By Isa Fernández distinct, but united areas – its surrounding community tors’ way after the play. And Isa Fernández, MPA is a Legacy the theatre, which seats 260 by providing quality, en- because it was opening night Corridor Business Alliance Program Manager at Westside Development occupants on the lower level tertaining, educational, and of the season, patrons were Corporation, a freelance photogra- and an additional 80 in the affordable programming for gifted with complimentary pher and peace and justice advocate. balcony area, the rehearsal all ages. celebratory cake, champagne San Antonio’s historic area, office spaces for ad- I was privileged to attend and an after-show cabaret Woodlawn Theatre, built ministrative work and the opening night for Oklaho- show (which can be attended in 1945 as a proper movie recent addition of the popular ma!, the first musical written by anyone, not just ticket theatre, was once best known youth rehearsal space. I am by the famed composer Rich- holders). Actors, choreog- for hosting the premiere of given an extensive tour by ard Rodgers and librettist raphers, stage directors and the John Wayne film the the theatre’s young executive Oscar Hammerstein II team, others from the production Alamo in 1960. Photographs director Christopher Rodri- based on the 1931 play by took turns singing standards of the Deco District building guez, who began his tenure Lynn Riggs, “Green Grow old and new, such as actor the Heights (the Lin-Manuel during the era show attend- as Youth Director in 2012. the Lilacs”. “Oh, What A Robert Nauman, who played Miranda, (of Hamilton fame) ees dressed in formal gowns, He worked his way up to Beautiful Morning” opens “Ike Skidmore” in the musi- musical about the largely La- military uniforms and suits Artistic Director in 2016 to the play and sets the tone for cal and stole the cabaret with tino neighborhood of Wash- for the occasion. Other pho- his present role as Executive the country-themed musical, his electrifying performance ington Heights in New York tos of the theatre show the and Artistic Director in 2017. which like all Woodlawn of “Man of La Mancha” from City), running April 12-May outdoor marquee display- I was immediately struck by Theatre productions, boasts “I, Don Quixote.” A fun end- 5; Disney’s Beauty and the ing film classics Lawrence his kindness, passion for the a live orchestra production ing to the night was a crowd Beast (Audition information of Arabia (1962), Doctor arts, and sincerity in convey- piped in from an adjoining sing-along to Captain and coming soon!), July 5-July Zhivago (1965), the Sand ing the mission of the com- room in the theatre. I sat next Tennille’s “Love Will Keep 28; Dreamgirls (same), Au- to a former speech coach Us Together” and a friendly gust 23-September 15; Pris- who had previously directed goodnight of “you don’t have cilla Queen of the Desert the play who shared theatre to go home, but you can’t (which I am especially ex- history with me, relaying stay here,” message to joy- cited to see!), running Oc- that the length of the play ful patrons of song, dance tober 11-November 3 and A (2 hours and 45 minutes), and acting. Christmas Carol the Musical, marks the pre-television age The Woodlawn Theatre has November 29-December 23. in which it was written where received numerous Alamo Parking is free, located be- groups would sit enraptured Theatre Arts Council Globe hind Vogue Beauty School. at live performances for Awards for Direction, Lead Yearly discounts (25% off hours on end as their source Actor/Actress, Supporting ticket prices) benefiting stu- of entertainment. The pro- Actor/Actress, Sound De- dents, youth, the LBGTQ Pebbles (1966) and others munity arts theatre (“to assist duction was lively enough sign, Scene Design, Chore- and American Sign Lan- amongst the backdrop of in sustaining the tradition of to keep my boyfriend and I ography, Music Direction, guage (ASL) communities now-classic cars which were theatre while contributing to entertained with several high and People’s Choice Award are available – visit https:// parked across the street of the the lives of local artists, and energy dance numbers, sug- and has been voted “Best www.woodlawntheatre.org/ movie theatre. to enrich the community by gestive jokes and witty ban- Community Theatre” via community-engagement for Declared a City of San encouraging people of all ter. Standout performances The San Antonio Current more information. Antonio Historic landmark ages to participate in the from actors Jimmi Nelson- in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 1920 Fredericksburg Rd. in 2013, the theatre is now arts).” Formally designated Reid who played “Ado An- and 2018. San Antonio, TX 78201 known for its all-musical a 501©3 nonprofit in 2012, nie Carnes” and Ivan Ortega There are six main stage 210-267-8388 live productions. The theatre the theatre is “devoted to who played “Ali Hakim,” shows a year – Oklahoma! is comprised of multiple creating opportunities for had us sending raves the ac- continuing until- March 2; In 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 NON- PROFIT HIGHLIGHT Playwright Roxanne Schroeder- Arce to Speak this Weekend Ahead of the Magik Theatre’s Mariachi Girl Premiere By R.Eguia Moreno. “It’s a celebration Chavez-Garcia (Lighting De- The Magik Theatre presents of Mexican-American culture signer), Michael Ciaramitaro Mariachi Girl, a bilingual pro- -- my culture, San Antonio’s (Costume Designer), Lucian duction that will feature live culture -- and the challenges of Hernandez (Properties De- Mariachi music by Mariachi respecting its tradition while signer), and Jackie Perez de Azteca de America at ev- still allowing for change.” (Stage Manager). ery performance. Playwright Mariachi Girl follows the Mariachi Girl runs March Roxanne Schroeder-Arce will story of ten-year-old Carmen- 22nd through April 14th appear at Magik prior to the cita, who dreams of being a at The Magik Theatre. For show’s opening as a speaker mariachi singer and one day tickets, visit MagikTheatre. this Saturday on March 9th at joining in performance with org or call the box office at 11 a.m at Magik’s Reader’s her father, however, her father 210.227.2751. Tickets start at Theatre series. Celebrating clings to a long-held family $15 with discounts available International Women’s His- tradition of male-only ma- for students, seniors, military The Magik Theatre is celebrating its 25th an- tory Month, the event will riachis. When Carmencita’s and educators. Free tickets niversary during the 2018-2019 season, spon- also feature the President and teacher offers her a book about are available based on avail- CEO of SA 2020, Molly Cox. a female mariachi, everything ability. sored by H-E-B. Mariachi Girl is sponsored A talkback will be held after changes for “Cita” as she sees A special Military and First in part by The Rea Charitable Trust. Special the event to answer questions the possibility of her dream Responders Performance will thanks to the City of San Antonio Department about the readers, the books becoming a reality. Can she be held on March 30 at 2 p.m. read, and Magik’s upcom- celebrate her own heritage The Magik theatre organiza- of Arts and Culture. ing production of Mariachi and expand her father’s view tion appreciates all of the The Magik Theatre is San Antonio’s profes- Girl. Reader’s Theatre is a of the world? Mariachi Girl is selfless heroes in the com- sional family theatre. Founded in 1994, Magik free event, funded by Texas an uplifting bilingual produc- munity who put their lives on has presented more than 160 main stage and Women for the Arts. tion about reaching for your the line. To celebrate them, Leading up to Fiesta, Ma- dreams and is filled with vi- active or retired members of touring productions to over 2 million children riachi Girl will show at The brant original mariachi music. the military and first respond- and their families. The Magik Theatre’s mis- Magik Theatre March 22nd Mariachi Girl is written by ers with I.D. pay $5 per ticket sion is to nurture a love and understanding of through April 14th. On open- Roxanne Schroeder-Arce with for their entire party for this ing night on March 22 at 6:30 music and lyrics by Héctor performance. theatre and literature by providing extraordi- p.m families can Enjoy fun Martinez Morales. An American Sign Lan- nary, affordable, and professional theatre and activities at the opening per- Mariachi Girl features per- guage Interpreted Perfor- education experiences. The Magik Theatre is formance including pre-con- formances by Michelle Bor- mance will be held on April 6 committed to enhancing the lives of children cert entertainment provided toni (Carmen), Alison Cham- at 2 p.m. The Magik Theatre is by South San Antonio High bers (Mrs. Parker), Lucero joined by Robert Cardoza, the with disabilities and at-risk youth through School Mariachi Estrellas De Garcia (Carmencita), Carlton San Antonio theatre commu- community accessibility, education, and out- Azul, who recently received Kendall (Danny), and Gina nity’s primary sign language reach programs. The Magik Theatre is a 501(c) 1st divisions at the Texas As- Rivera (Luis). interpreter, to offer an ASL sociation of Mariachi Educa- The production team in- interpreted performance for (3) non-profit organization. tors competition. cludes JoJanie Moreno (Di- every production of the 2018- “Mariachi Girl is more than rector), Gino Rivera (Music 2019 season, sponsored by the For more information: just another beautiful story,” Director), Curtis Ashby (Sce- University Health System. visit MagikTheatre.org comments director JoJanie nic and Designer), Armando 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019 THIS DAY IN LA PRENSA HISTORY 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 EVENTOS ESPECIALES José Sánchez Recibió Fiesta Sorpresa Beisbolera en su Cumpleaños José Sánchez, jugador de segunda base con el popular club Cachorros de Nava (categoría Veteranos 2019), en el complejo deportivo y social Potranco, recibió felicitaciones y alegre fiesta sorpresa por su 52º cumpleaños. “Cachorros de Nava, le dedicó la victoria ante Westsiders, a nuestro buen amigo y jugador José Sánchez”, dijo el manager Alejandro (Rábano) Becerra. El festejado al concluir el partido, estuvo celebrando el triunfo de Cachorros que fue por pizarra de 16 a 9 carreras, brindando con sus compañeros y el manejador Becerra. Ya entrada la tarde, sorpresivamente se dejó escuchar el tradi- cional tema “Las Mañanitas”, con lo que comenzaron las felicitaciones y buenos deseos. José Sánchez, se vio emocionado y agradecido por las bonitas atenciones que recibió, en especial durante el emotivo momento que posó sonriente ante su colorido y delicioso pastel con las velas de los números 52. “Doy gracias a mis compañeros, el manager Alejandro Becerra, seguidores de Cachorros, familiares de jugadores, y en especial a mi esposa Dora Sánchez, mis hijos Daniel, José Jr., mi hija Jenifer y nietos”, apuntó el cumpleañero. La Prensa Texas, se enorgullece porque la comunidad continua interesándose en la cobertura de eventos especiales, como lo fue el festejo sorpresa beisbolero en honor del ejemplar jugador José Sánchez, quien a sus 52 años de feliz existencia continua practicando su deporte favorito. El béisbol, conocido popularmente como El Rey de los Deportes. Felicidades y que lleguen más victorias para los Cachorros de Nava. En las fotos José Sánchez, aparece con el manager Becerra, compañeros, seguidores y frente a su colorido pastel. (Fotos por Franco)

By Leonard Rodriguez This column highlights inspiring stories of Latino leaders. For more than 500 years, Latino men and women have positively influenced the face of United States society. Let us celebrate these outstanding hispanics. Archbishop Patrick Flores Son of poor migrant workers, Patrick Flores was ordained a Catholic priest in 1956. For 14 years, he served as a parish priest and then as auxiliary to the Archbishop of San Antonio. In May 1970, he was consecrated Bishop, becoming the first Mexican-American elevated to the hierarchy of the United States Catholic Church. Nine years later, in October 1979, he was made Archbishop of San Antonio. Using his influence to work for worthwhile causes, Archbishop Flores devotes his time to the Civil Rights of Hispanics, Farm Workers, immigrants and the youth. He helped found the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund and established the Mexican American Cultural Center. The recipient of many honors he was one of four Bishops elected to represent the United States at the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Attention Readers La Prensa Texas staff placed the wrong photo with this biography in issue 7 that ran on February 17. This is the correct photo of the Archbishop. We apologize for any confusion and we appreciate the consideration of our readers, gente, and community. 14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019 SPORTS NFL Teams Prepare Ahead of this Weekend’s Draft Combine By Jessica Duran scout, and general manager that NFL coaches have This weekend is the 2019 will be in attendance. the players perform allow NFL Combine and teams The draft combine is coaches and scouts to assess will prepare to fulfill the perhaps the biggest inter- the player’s fundamentals needs of their roster. The view week and weekend in their game. annual draft prospect event of these young prospects’ Before drills are per- is held every year in In- lives. Although they are formed, scouts and coaches dianapolis, Indiana at Lucas evaluated throughout their assess their strength with Oilfield Stadium, home college careers, this week- the bench press, their speed of the Colts. Every coach, end will show how much with the 40 yard dash, and they’ve im- their vertical jump with the proved and long jump and vertical jump how accu- press. The draft prospects, rate team’s before the weekend, are separate events showcas- ler Murray are sure to draw assessments thoroughly interviewed and ing their schools future a lot of buzz. The combine are from are notoriously asked some draftees. will be broadcasted on the watching ridiculous questions. Big prospects like Nick NFL Network all weekend their college Participants can opt out of Bosa, Dwayne Haskins, starting Friday at 9am EST highlights. certain drills and perform Quinnen Williams, and all the way through Mon- The drills them during their school’s 2019 Heisman winner Ky- day. Spurs Woes Continue As They Finish 1-7 On Annual Rodeo Road Trip By Jessica Duran injured guard Dejounte league. 8th place in The Spurs woes continue Murray, and now Toronto Coach Pop in his inter- the Western as the team struggle on Raptor Danny Green. view with the press slapped Conference, their annual rodeo road The tipping stone to the his own face and took jabs the Spurs trip. The team’s only win team’s frustration was after at the media and the team will need to was the Spurs one point their loss to the 12 win New out of frustration. Spurs regain some victory over the Memphis York Knicks. The team guard DeMar DeRozan told ground and Grizzlies. was visibly frustrated leav- the media the team’s string rack up a When Spurs fans thought ing the court and Coach of losses was discouraging. few wins as the team was headed in Pop was clearly angry and Coming home couldn’t every game the right direction after disappointed in his team’s have come quicker. The matters now a strong December and lack of energy and enthu- team will now need to re- and one loss January, the Spurs have siasm on defense calling it focus and prepare as they can mean a since struggled to keep up “pathetic”, giving up 130 host Detroit on Wednesday playoff birth offensively. Defensively, points to one of the worst and Oklahoma City on Sat- or not for the the team is sorely missing teams offensively in the urday. Currently holding Spurs. 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 Are You a People Pleaser?

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Cristina Ballí, and the com- in dance, theatre port local artists and Founded in 1980 and lo- mitment and passion of staff arts, music, and vi- add diversity to their cated in the heart of San members like Production sual arts. Visit their First Friday program- Antonio’s historic Westside, Manager Mark Riojas are in house art gallery, ming, the GCAC also the nonprofit organization instrumental in the upwards Galería Guadalupe, provides free space serves over 100,000 people momentum of the GCAC. for the current ex- for artists, performers, each year on a local, na- “People that are long-timers hibition titled “The and vendors to set-up tional and international scale from the Guadalupe, who Best of Tejano Con- and showcase their through artistic, educational, haven’t been here for a junto Live Y Selena”, work. and community program- while, are coming back which will be on dis- In reference to ming. around,” says Riojas. 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Dance Program Director what we can do is keep the gether its professional com- Jeannette Chavez says “Each culture here and that’s why panies in residence, the month will showcase differ- it’s important.” 3 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 19 Solo un Pensamiento: Teatro Majestic ocas y mediterráneas. La or- na. Me emocioné cuando namentación elaborada, las entró a la audiencia dán- paredes con enredaderas, dose la mano y de repente estatuas, un techo de tejas se volvió, me miró y me y muchos otros elementos dijo: “¿Cómo estás, herma- de diseño hacen que este no?”. Sorprendida, respondí lugar sea extremadamente “haciéndolo genial”. Con deseable. eso, me estrechó la mano. The Majestic ahora es También asistí a una conocido por albergar es- actuación en los años 80 pectáculos de Broadway y de “Fiddler on the Roof”. es el hogar de la Orquesta Hará una repetición aquí Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, Sinfónica de San Antonio. una vez más este mes el 27 former Justice of the Peace and El teatro renovado tiene un de marzo. Journalist escenario enorme y grandes Recuerdo haber visto las Por Steve Walker vestíbulos, y también es “Tentaciones” y los “Cu- Parece que solo hace unos Como estudiante de sép- al final del día. A veces sede de eventos privados y atro topes” a finales de los pocos números escribí so- timo y octavo grado en con unos centavos en el corporativos. 90, así como “La Navidad bre mi teatro favorito en 1959 y 1960 en la Escuela bolsillo. Por lo general, las El edificio de $ 3 millones del atún” y “El atún rojo y San Antonio, el Majes- Católica de San Gregorio, funciones dobles incluían al de San Antonio, alberga un blanco” con los mismos dos tic. Por solicitud popular, mi madre me dio un dólar menos una película de mon- auditorio, con una capacid- personajes que lo habían es- revivimos la historia del para tomar el autobús para struos como Drácula o una ad de más de 3,700 asientos, tado haciendo durante años. teatro que se construyó en ir al centro de la ciudad un película de terror parecida es considerado uno de los Por cierto, “The Temps” 1929. El 14 de junio de sábado y pasar el día entero a Frankenstein. Esos eran cines más grandes del sur han fallecido con Dennis ese año, Majestic abrió sus en las funciones dobles que los días. y de la nación. El Majestic, Edwards el año pasado. puertas y se ha convertido se presentan en el Teatro En 1960 mi familia se con lo último en equipos Las “tentaciones” son uno en el lugar número uno Majestic. mudó a Massachusetts. Yo de iluminación y sonido, de mis grupos de canto en la ciudad para las artes Es posible que muchos estaba aplastado Regresé un pozo artesiano de 3,500 residentes de San Antonio en 1972 después de servir favoritos. no recuerden que el 21 en Viet Nam y Alemania Los próximos espec- de noviembre de 1963, la y he estado aquí desde en- táculos incluirán: “Sound caravana JFK viajó por tonces para ver películas y of Music”, 8 de marzo, la calle Houston frente al oradores en el Majestic. “Earth Wind and Fire”, 13 Teatro Majestic saludando En los años 80 vi a Dick de marzo, “Beach Boys”, a la multitud. Una foto fue Gregory, comediante y 19 de marzo y “Fiddler on tomada desde el balcón del activista político negro the Roof”, “27 de marzo”. hotel Gunter. Más tarde, la hablando en una casa lle- (deja Vu) caravana apareció en Dal- las, donde el presidente fue asesinado por Lee Harvey Oswald. Podría tomar el bus VIA por un viaje de ida y vuelta de 20 centavos a finales de los años 50, ver una doble galones, y un acceso de el- escénicas. función por un trimestre, evador a las áreas de balcón El teatro es mantenido por comprar palomitas de maíz y entrepiso, también fue Art Center Enterprises, Inc. por menos de 15 centa- el primer teatro con aire La arquitectura del edificio vos, una Coca-Cola por acondicionado en Texas. destaca las influencias barr- un níquel y volver a casa 20 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 de Marzo de 2019

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