VOL. 2 • NUM 7 www.LaPrensaTEXAS.com 17 de Febrero de 2019 Hispanics in Politics Just a Thought: About the The Past, the Why Castro Folklores Hispanics in Politics Cover Artist: Present and Can Win Coffee House Armando Sanchez Possibly the Authentic, Modern, Future of Julian and Committed to Castro Community By Steve Walker By Dr. Ricardo Romo By Dr. Ricardo Romo By Isa Fernández 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17 de Febrero 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- Is it time for a Hispanic President? rounding counties have become accustomed is a businessman, he knows to relevant news brought to them in both By Yvette Tello Blue Rose Alvarez: English and Spanish since 1913. President’s Day is Febru- what to say for people to Juan J. Gonzales: “I just don’t think he has Steve A Duran Sr. ary 18th. What if Julian believe him.” “It’s my opinion that it paid his dues, yet. He still CEO/Publisher Castro becomes the first sounds so awesome to have has a lot to learn and experi- [email protected] Hispanic President of the Kirk Otto: one of ours running that big ence before he should take Ramon Chapa Jr. Co-Publisher United States of America? “I think he’s the only can- Ivory Tower. However I on the task of running for [email protected] Would you consider it an didate that has a chance of Believe America IS NOT Democratic candidate for Yvette Tello honor that he came from the beating Trump. If he can be ANYWHERE close to hav- the office of the POTUS. Executive Vice President [email protected] west side of San Antonio? very personable, it’ll help. ing a Hispanic Commander Trump is significant proof Roxanne Eguia He could highlight issues I completely disagree with in Chief!” of why we cannot vote for Editor In Chief [email protected] that are happening in our his views on socialism. If he someone who does not have own backyards. Do you pushes that too hard, I think the experience to run this Victoria Ward Epi Quiroga: Graphic Designer think it’s time for a His- it’ll be a mistake.” “I vote for the HOME country.” [email protected] panic to lead our country? TEAM - Regardless... We Steve Walker Let’s talk about it... Esteef Voldese: must support Julian Cas- Nadine Barry: Ricardo Romo Jessica Duran “He’s lackluster and un- tro... It will not be an easy “Yes, he would make a Isa Fernández Michelle Butler: inspiring. I do love him battle and I can’t wait to see tremendous President and Contributors [email protected] “I think he lacks public though. Henry Cisneros him put the fight on for us. bring back class and educa- appeal and it would be hard was on the very same path A San Antonio Native run- tion to the White House.” to gain appeal on a national UNTIL Republicans saw ning for president - What an level.” him as a threat and brought honor for our city.” Benjamin Godina: him before Congress to “Until Quintana Rd gets Anthony Adames: catch him in a lie for paying Michael Suarez: new streets with sidewalks “Julian Castro is a very hush money. They targeted “He also did a horrid job I will never trust a politi- intelligent person, he knows him and they assassinated with funds given to San cian. Hispanics are not what he is doing. Hen- his political career. Antonio for low-cost hous- ready to be represented ry Cisneros almost came What’s worse is Lati- ing, to the tune of 1.1 mil- by one of their own. We The mission of the Westside Develop- close. My vote is for Julian nos allowed this to hap- lion. Obama gave him the are a loving breed culture ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the de- Castro ALL THE WAY! pen to one of their own HUD job that he ran into with hard working ethics velopment and redevelopment of real estate Julian Castro doesn’t lack and shunned Cisneros, the red. San Antonio failed and integrity. It would take within its target area, create viable urban communities, and preserve the character, anything” when most of us have done to properly spend funds a man of those qualities culture and history of the Westside. WORSE! This is what’s approved by Congress to to run. There isn’t many The vision is a vibrant Westside com- munity where people want to live, work, Maria Ahedo: happening to Ocasio-Cor- combat the housing crisis nowadays, unfortunately. and visit. “Right now I believe tez and now they’re trying while President Barack Times are changing with Leonard Rodriguez anybody can be a good to do this to Castro. They Obama’s expected him to greed and fame.” President /CEO [email protected] President if you can find a see him as a threat and then run the Housing and Urban La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once person who knows how to they use hatred to unite and Development better?” a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, tell the truth. Donald Trump destroy.” 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. 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In 2010 following a political Sanchez painted a large mu- event in San Antonio. ral at Pico de Gallo Mexican Another famous ad- restaurant on Buena Vista mirer of Sanchez’s street placing the Castro fam- art was the African ily at the center of the thirty American poet, Maya by nine feet indoor painting. Angelou. Ms. Angelou By Leonard Rodriguez Sanchez was given the cre- visited San Antonio This column highlights inspiring stories of Latino leaders. For more ative license to include, in often to see old friends than 500 years, Latino men and women have positively influenced his words, “musicos, po- and stopped to buy the face of United States society. Let us celebrate these outstanding etas, and politicos, as well Sanchez’s art when he hispanics. as businessmen and wom- sold paintings at Mar- en--Puro San Antonio.” ket Square. Sanchez Several of the Cortez fam- left Market Square 20 ily members are included years ago to paint and in the mural, as are many teach art in his home prominent San Antonians. studio near downtown. The artist rendering of the I am pleased to have Castro family- Julian, Joa- been one of his custom- quin and their mother Rosie ers over that twenty was completed when Julian year period. was Mayor of San Anto- nio and his twin brother Archbishop Patrick Flores Joaquin served as a state Son of poor migrant workers, Patrick Flores was ordained a Catholic priest in 1956. For 14 years, he served as a parish representative in Austin. priest and then as auxiliary to the Archbishop of San Antonio. Many of Sanchez’s paintings In May 1970, he was consecrated Bishop, becoming the first and murals are in the Cortez Mexican-American elevated to the hierarchy of the United Family restaurants-- Mi Tier- States Catholic Church. Nine years later, in October 1979, he ra and Pico de Gallo. San- was made Archbishop of San Antonio. Using his influence to chez’s design and image of work for worthwhile causes, Archbishop Flores devoted his time Emiliano Zapata on t-shirts to the Civil Rights of Hispanics, farm workers, immigrants and and aprons are well known the youth. He helped found the National Hispanic Scholarship and has been selling well Fund and established the Mexican American Cultural Center. at Mi Tierra’s gift booth. The recipient of many honors he was one of four Bishops elected One of Sanchez’s proudest to represent the United States at the Synod of Bishops in Rome. 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17 de Febrero de 2019 Hispanics in Politics Why Castro Can Win By Dr. Ricardo Romo perity has always been edu- all parts of America. The opportunity from his grand- hensive policy that includes In Julian Castro’s an- cation. new policy ideas they cam- mother who came to this a path to citizenship for nouncement as a presiden- In recent weeks Castro paigned on concerned health country from Mexico.