Opinion: Ask El Paso voters if they still want a Downtown venue by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters July 14, 2024 By city Rep. Chris Canales Joined by city representatives Brian Kennedy and Art Fierro, I placed an item on the agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting calling for a proposition on […]
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Opinion: Embracing Diversity in Faith-based Civic Engagement, Politics, Community Building, and Involvement
As a person of faith deeply engaged in our community, I feel compelled to offer a more nuanced perspective on the intersection of faith/religion, politics, and civic engagement. God may have called one to float and one to fly. Following yesterday’s incident with the former president, quite a few voices have emerged, each presenting their […]
Removing the Rug: Addressing Community Challenges Head-On
This week, we will share the videos of each speaker from the State of Black El Paso, which took place on Juneteenth, 2024. We have removed the rug. We’ve burned it. Everyone who participated shared their thoughts and information on how to grow better together. Our community can be more inclusive and less degrading if […]
Choosing Not to Associate: A Decision Rooted in Values, Not Ill Will
I absolutely support local arts organizations. My family, friends, and community co-laborers are artistic. Our goals include advancing the movement. Transparency as a professional and community activist: As publishers, making decisions about supporting organizations in our local community can be challenging. Ultimately, we prioritize what is best for our publication, readers, and family, ensuring our […]
The Vital Role of Gatekeeping in Community Building
“Ensuring the safety and integrity of your name, brand, business, family, and community is not gatekeeping; it’s protection.” The Vital Role of Gatekeeping in Community Building: To move forward, we must expose those who claim to do good but are bad actors in the community. As someone deeply committed to strengthening community bonds and fostering […]