Here are some shots I took last year at the Cesar Chavez National Monument in Keene, CA (yeah, only 30 minutes East of Bakersfield on the 58).
His niece and friend of mine, Camilla Chavez, gave us a personal tour of the monument and we all hiked to "The Third Peak."
Camilla grew up on these hills, in this house, which is now the National Monument. She has some incredible stories.
The Three Peaks.
There is no path to the peak.
Camilla and Rivelle.
The view from the Third Peak.
The craftsmanship of the house is inspiring.
The stone carving/fountain behind his burial site is titled, "The Fountain of the Five Martyrs."
"It is my Deepest Belief that
Only by Giving Our Lives
Do We Find Life"
-Cesar Estrada Chavez
Born: March 31, 1927
Read about his life here.
Mar 31, 2010
Mar 30, 2010
Mar 28, 2010
Mar 25, 2010
Mayuko and Amina
Video title: "Love Kenya"
Producer and creator: Mayuko Usui
Mayuko traveled to Kenya to work with my friend, Amina.
Amina's non-profit provides schooling and housing to the orphans of AIDS patients.
Mayuko's video captures the beauty of Amina's impossible hope. Please watch.
More info on Mayuko and Amina here.
Producer and creator: Mayuko Usui
Mayuko traveled to Kenya to work with my friend, Amina.
Amina's non-profit provides schooling and housing to the orphans of AIDS patients.
Mayuko's video captures the beauty of Amina's impossible hope. Please watch.
More info on Mayuko and Amina here.
Mar 23, 2010
Mar 21, 2010
The Sunday Night Artist: Moedess (Part 1)
Rebekka Haas
Bakersfield, CA
[As you scroll down, be sure to watch the video of her daughter, Lily -- she's next week's Sunday Night Artist.]
Help Support Local Art.
Check out Rebekka's recent book collaboration with Kris, XO: Love Letters Are Everywhere.
Preview and purchase it here.
Bakersfield, CA
[As you scroll down, be sure to watch the video of her daughter, Lily -- she's next week's Sunday Night Artist.]
Help Support Local Art.
Check out Rebekka's recent book collaboration with Kris, XO: Love Letters Are Everywhere.
Preview and purchase it here.