EL RITMO FRONTERIZO: MOBILIZING THROUGH MUSIC

El Ritmo Fronterizo is a free virtual concert featuring Rio Grande Valley musicians put together by La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE). Read our interview with LUPE Organizer, event host and member of the Skags, Marco Lopez to get more insight on the event.
The Answer to Anti-Immigrant Scapegoating Is to Welcome with Dignity

“Our community needs to embrace and welcome immigrants with respect and dignity.” Anna Sanchez. Read Sanchez’s, LUPE’s rapid response digital organizer, response to anti-immigrant actions by local and state elected officials.
Overworked and underpaid

As Texas opted out of receiving benefits for federal unemployed workers, wage shortages and job openings continue to cause uncertainty.