Latino HeritageMonth

Program and Resource Guide September 2012

Celebrates

2

Sunday 911am KQED 9 Richard Bangs’ Adventures

with Purpose | q | Costa Rica: Quest for Pura Vida.

1:30pm KQED + Mexico — One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless Chorizo Made Easy.

2:30pm KQED 9 The War: Soldados | q | tells the story of the South Bay’s Latino community during World War II.

6pm KQED 9 Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice chronicles Reynoso’s humble origins, his appointment to the California Supreme Court and more.

EVENING

7pm KQED 9 Finding Your Roots Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier and Linda Chavez. The Latin American roots of these stars reveal stories of ancestral conquistadors and Indian rebels. | R (9) 9/10 1am

9pm World Independent Lens The Longoria Affair chronicles the movement launched by a funeral parlor’s refusal to serve a Mexican American soldier.

10pm World POV Presumed Guilty. Lawyers struggle to free an innocent man who was picked up off the street and charged with murder.

11pm World Global Voices Discovering Dominga. An Iowa housewife searches for her past when she learns she is a survivor of a Guatemalan massacre.

Monday 10E ARLY

1am KQED 9 Finding Your Roots Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier and Linda Chavez.

EVENING

10:30pm Life InnerViews Tommy Chong. A conversation with the comedian, activist and author who has been entertaining fans since the 1970s.

Tuesday 119am World Maria Hinojosa: One-On-

One Jose Hernandez. The former NASA astronaut talks about his long journey from the dusty fields of California to the international space station.

10:30 Life Travelscope | q | In the Path of the Conquistadors. Visit Baja California, Mexico and the first Spanish capital of the Californias. | R (Life) 9/11 11pm

2pm KQED 9 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope | H | q | San Miguel de Allende, Celebrating in the Heart of Mexico.

Saturday 12:30pm Life Travelscope | q | Guatemala’s

Semana Santa — Easter Week. | R (Life) 9/18 10:30am, 11pm

EVENING

8pm World Globe Trekker Puerto Rico. Visit the El Yunque National Forest and the Camuy River Caves National Park. | D

Sunday 21:30pm KQED + Mexico — One Plate at a

Time with Rick Bayless Tacos Hola!

6pm KQED 9 Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories | q | Speaking in Tongues follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual. This charming story will challenge you to rethink the skills that Americans need in the 21st century.

EVENING

8pm Life Los Lonely Boys Cottonfields and Crossroads Three Mexican American brothers create a unique sound melding early San Angelo music with “Texican.”

9:30 Life American Masters Cachao: Uno Mas. A look at the late Afro-Cuban bassist Israel “Cachao” Lopez centers on concert at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco.

Thursday 62pm KQED 9 The Artist Toolbox

Isabel Allende. The writer discusses her life and award-winning career.

Friday 79am World History Detectives Lost

Gold Ship/John Hunt Morgan Saddle/Cesar Chavez Banner.

10:30 Life Travelscope | q | Manzanillo, Mexico and the Costa Alegre. Travel journalist Joseph Rosendo explores the coast’s rain forests, volcanoes and elegant resorts. | R (Life) 9/7 11pm

Saturday 89:30am KQED 9 Pati’s Mexican Table | H | D

2pm KQED 9 Gourmet’s Adventures with Ruth Cocinar Mexicano.

3pm Life Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge Mexico: Baja. Art voyages on the Sea of Cortez in search of whales and discovers the unforgiving Catavina desert.

5:30 KQED + California’s Gold | H | Chavez Center. Huell travels to the Tehachapi Mountains to visit the Cesar Chavez Foundation. | R (Life) 9/13 10am

Public TelevisionIn September, KQED proudly celebrates the diversity of our community with a special programming lineup on KQED 9 and KQED Plus (+) .

KQED 9 is available over the air on DT9.1, 54.2 and 25.1; via most cable systems on Channel 9; on Comcast cable Channel 709; and via satellite on DirecTV (local and HD Channel 9) and DISH network (local Channel 8226 in SD only).

KQED Plus is available over the air on Channel 54, DT54.1, 9.2 or 25.2. It is on Comcast cable Channel 10 in most areas and on DirecTV (Channel 54, SD & HD) and DISH (Channel 54 or 8234) satellite systems.

This guide also lists programs airing on KQED Life (Comcast 189, Channel 54.3); and KQED World (Comcast 190, Channel 9.3). Some programs repeat additional times on these two channels. Visit kqed.org/dtv for the complete digital

program schedule.

PRoGRAMMING SYMBoLS

q This program is a KQED production, co-production or presentation.

H This program (or episode) is airing on KQED 9 or KQED + for the first time.

R This program will be repeated on the date/s noted.

D Descriptive video information for the sight-impaired is available on televisions with stereo capability.

Programs are subject to change after press deadlines. For the latest program information, visit kqed.org/tvchanges or call our automated program information line at 415.354.8000. If you are recording, allow five minutes for early starts and late finishes.

Cover photo: Mariachi High,

courtesy Bruce Fisher Photography.

Airs Saturday, September 15, at 6pm on KQED 9.

KQ

ED

Public

Tele

vision

KQ

ED

Public

Radio

KQ

ED

.org

3

Get th

e g

uid

e o

nlin

e: k

qed

.org

/herita

ge

Reso

urc

es

Pho

to: c

ourt

esy

Col

oma

Pro

duc

tions

.

4pm World Paraiso for Sale explores the impact on the local community of American retirees and developers in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

6pm KQED 9 Mariachi High — PBS Arts follows a year in the life of the champion mariachi ensemble at Zapata High School in South Texas. | D

Sunday 1611am KQED 9 Nature Cuba:

The Accidental Eden. | D

1:30pm KQED + Mexico — One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless Liquid Gold. | R (+) 9/30 1:30pm

6pm KQED 9 Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness The mayor of Patchogue, NY, leads residents to confront the anti-immigrant bias in their town. | R (World) 9/22 3pm

EVENING

8pm Life Latin Music USA Bridges traces the rise of Latin jazz and mambo and how Latin music infiltrated R&B and rock and roll in the 1960s. | R (+) 9/16 11pm, 9/17 5am

9pm Life Latin Music USA The Salsa Revolution. Puerto Rican Plena, soul and jazz blend to create salsa, which becomes a defining rhythm for Latinos. | R (+) 9/17 11pm, 9/18 5am

10pm Life Latin Music USA The Chicano Wave. Mexican Americans across the Southwest shape their own distinct music and stride onto the national stage. | R (+) 9/18 11pm, 9/19 5am

11pm Life Latin Music USA Divas and Superstars. At the turn of the 21st century, the latin pop explosion brought success to Ricky Martin, Shakira and others. | R (+) 9/19 11pm, 9/20 5am

KQED + Latin Music USA Bridges. | R (+) 9/17 5am

Monday 17E ARLY

5am KQED + Latin Music USA Bridges.

10:30 Life Travelscope | q | Guatemala — Seeking the Past in Tikal and Yaxha. | D | R (Life) 9/17 11pm, 9/22 2:30pm

EVENING

7pm Life Havana, Havana! — PBS Arts Tap your toes to the beat of this music documentary featuring expat Cuban musicians (including Raul Paz, pictured) who return to Havana for a concert.

EVENING

8pm KQED 9 Lost Treasures of the Ancient World Empires in the Americas highlights the amazing parallels between the two great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas. | R (9) 9/14 2am; (Life) 9/14 7pm; (World) 9/15 5pm

8:51 KQED 9 Montezuma | H | The Aztec king believed ruthlessness and instilling fear were the only ways to stop the empire’s decline. | R (9) 9/14 2:51am; (Life) 9/14 7:51pm

10pm KQED 9 The Storm That Swept Mexico focuses on the historical, social, political and cultural forces that shaped the Mexican Revolution. | R (9) 9/14 4am; (Life) 9/14 9pm; (World) 9/16 9pm, 9/19 7am, 10am

Friday 14E ARLY

2am KQED 9 Lost Treasures of the Ancient World Empires in the Americas. | R (Life) 9/14 7pm; (World) 9/15 5pm

2:51 KQED 9 Montezuma | R (Life) 9/14 7:51pm

4am KQED 9 Storm That Swept Mexico| R (Life) 9/14 9pm; (World) 9/16 9pm, 9/19 7am, 10am

8:30 Life Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Baja: The Sea of Cortez explores remote islands and unique plant life.

10:30 Life Travelscope | q | Guatemala — The Maya of the Western Highlands. | D | R (Life) 9/14 11pm

Saturday 159:30am KQED 9 Pati’s Mexican Table | H | D

3pm Life Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge Peru: Manu.

World After The Harvest: Fighting Hunger in the Coffeelands Coffee farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, greet the rainy season with a mix of hope and trepidation.

EVENING

7:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Crown Point Press, John Santos, Marga Gomez. | R (9) 9/12 1:30am; (Life) 9/15 5:30pm, 9/16 6:30pm

9pm KQED 9 Quest for the Lost Maya explores archaeological evidence of a previously unknown Mayan society on the Yucatan Peninsula. | R (9) 9/12 3am; (Life) 9/12 8pm; (World) 9/16 11pm

10pm KQED 9 Secrets of the Dead Lost in the Amazon. In 1925, the adventurer Col. Percy Fawcett disappeared while searching for a city of gold in Brazil. | D | R (9) 9/12 4am; (Life) 9/12 9pm

Wednesday 12E ARLY

1:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Crown Point Press, John Santos, Marga Gomez. | R (Life) 9/15 5:30pm, 9/16 6:30pm

3am KQED 9 Quest for the Lost Maya | R (Life) 9/12 8pm; (World) 9/16 11pm

4am KQED 9 Secrets of the Dead Lost in the Amazon. | D | R (Life) 9/12 9pm

10:30 Life Travelscope | q | Chile — from Seaside to Mountaintop. | D | R (Life) 9/12 11pm

EVENING

8pm KQED 9 Nature Cuba: The Accidental Eden. The rise in tourism may greatly affect the small island’s stunning biodiversity and wild landscapes. | D | R (9) 9/13 2am, 9/16 11am; (Life) 9/13 7pm; (World) 9/13 7am & 10am, 9/15 9pm

Thursday 13EARLY

2am KQED 9 Nature Cuba: The Accidental Eden. | D | R (9) 9/16 11am; (Life) 9/13 7pm; (World) 9/13 7am & 10am, 9/15 9pm

10:30 Life Travelscope | q | Chile — The Driest Place on Earth. | D | R (Life) 9/13 11pm

4

EVENING

11:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Del Sol String Quartet, David Hevel, La Familia Peña-Govea. | R (9) 9/22 5:30am; (Life) 9/22 5:30pm, 9/23 6:30pm

Saturday 22E ARLY

5:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Del Sol String Quartet, David Hevel, La Familia Peña-Govea. | R (Life) 9/22 5:30pm, 9/23 6:30pm

9:30 KQED 9 Pati’s Mexican Table | H | D

3pm Life Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge Brazil: The Pantanal. The world’s largest wetland is home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on the planet.

6pm KQED 9 Mexico: The Royal Tour Take a tour of the extraordinary locations and landmarks of Mexico is led by former President Felipe Caldern.

Monday 249:30am Life Smart Travels — Europe

with Rudy Maxa Mexico City and Ixtapa. The world’s largest metropolis is modern, crowded, cosmopolitan and steeped in tradition. | R (Life) 9/29 4pm

EVENING

11:30pm KQED 9 In the Life | H | Orgullo Latino takes a look at gay and lesbian Latinos in the United States who are stepping up to create change. | R (9) 9/25 5:30am; (Life) 9/25 10:30pm

Tuesday 25E ARLY

5:30am KQED 9 In the Life Orgullo Latino. | R (Life) 9/25 10:30pm

9am World Maria Hinojosa: One-On-One Julian Castro. The 36-year-old mayor of San Antonio, Texas, talks about his family, the crucial importance of educating Latino youths and his possible presidential ambitions.

EVENING

7:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Favianna Rodriguez, Benjamin Levy, Laurie Antonioli, Julio Cesar Morales. | R (9) 9/26 1:30am & 2pm, 9/28 11:30pm, 9/29 5:30am; (Life) 9/29 5:30pm, 9/30 6:30pm

Wednesday 19E ARLY

1:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Del Sol String Quartet, David Hevel, La Familia Peña-Govea. | R (9) 9/19 2pm, 9/21 11:30pm, 9/22 5:30am; (Life) 9/22 5:30pm, 9/23 6:30pm

5am KQED 9 Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories | q | Fruits of War. | R (Life) 9/19 10pm; (World) 9/22 4pm

KQED + Latin Music USA The Chicano Wave.

8:30 Life Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Yucatan, Mexico. Visit the home of the most impressive concentration of Mayan ruins.

2pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Del Sol String Quartet, David Hevel, La Familia Peña-Govea. | R (9) 9/21 11:30pm, 9/22 5:30am; (Life) 9/22 5:30pm, 9/23 6:30pm

EVENING

11pm KQED 9 Global Voices Maquilapolis. Women workers in Tijuana’s assembly factories work to carve out lives of agency in a new century. | D | R (9) 9/20 5am; (Life) 9/20 10pm

KQED + Latin Music USA Divas and Superstars. | R + 9/20 5am

Thursday 20E ARLY

5am KQED 9 Global Voices Maquilapolis. | D | R (Life) 9/20 10pm

KQED + Latin Music USA Divas and Superstars.

8:30 Life Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions The Shrine of Guadalupe. Visit Washington D.C., to tour the National Shrine and Tepeyac, Mexico, for Feast Day.

EVENING

11pm KQED 9 Independent Lens Precious Knowledge. Teachers fight back when a Tucson high school’s Mexican American Studies program comes under fire. | D | R (9) 9/21 5am; (Life) 9/21 10pm; (World) 9/22 5pm

Friday 21E ARLY

5am KQED 9 Independent Lens Precious Knowledge. | D | R (Life) 9/21 10pm; (World) 9/22 5pm

8:30 Life Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Mexico City.

9:30 Life Smart Travels — Europe with Rudy Maxa Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.

8pm Life Hemingway in Cuba Travel to Cuba to capture Hemingway’s old haunts — many of which remain unchanged — and explore his real-life adventures in Cuba. | D

9pm Life Arthur Hanlon’s Encanto del Caribe The pianist-composer performs in Puerto Rico with Marc Anthony and some of the brightest stars in Latin music.

10pm Life Cuba Mia: Portrait of an All-Woman Orchestra captures the musicians of the all-female orchestra Camerata Romeu as they prepare for an end-of-the-year concert.

11pm KQED + Latin Music USA The Salsa Revolution. | R (+) 9/18 5am

Tuesday 18E ARLY

5am KQED + Latin Music USA The Salsa Revolution.

8:30 Life Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Oaxaca, Mexico. Tour the ancient settlements of the Zapotecs and learn about their crafts, food and culture.

9am World Maria Hinojosa: One-On-One Dolores Huerta. The legendary co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America talks about the forces behind her unwavering activism over the past 40 years.

2pm KQED 9 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope | q | Passage Through Chile’s Tierra del Fuego Around Cape Horn. Joseph circumnavigates the tip of South America, finds elephant seals and visits Isla del Horno. | D

EVENING

7:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Del Sol String Quartet, David Hevel, La Familia Peña-Govea. | R (9) 9/19 1:30am & 2pm, 9/21 11:30pm, 9/22 5:30am; (Life) 9/22 5:30pm, 9/23 6:30pm

11pm KQED 9 Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories | q | Fruits of War explores a devastating cycle of violence that has plagued El Salvador for over 30 years. | R (9) 9/19 5am; (Life) 9/19 10pm; (World) 9/22 4pm

KQED + Latin Music USA The Chicano Wave. | R (+) 9/19 5am

KQ

ED

Public

Tele

vision

KQ

ED

Public

Radio

KQ

ED

.org

5

Get th

e g

uid

e o

nlin

e: k

qed

.org

/herita

ge

Reso

urc

es

Pho

to: c

ourt

esy

Cua

uhte

moc

Gar

cia/

cour

tesy

Ech

o P

ark

Film

s.

9am World History Detectives The Depot That Made Dallas, Mexican Peso, Pirate Spyglass.

EVENING

11:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Favianna Rodriguez, Ben Levy and Julio Morales. | R (9) 9/29 5:30am; (Life) 9/29 5:30pm, 9/30 6:30pm

Saturday 29E ARLY

5:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Favianna Rodriguez, Ben Levy and Julio Morales. | R (Life) 9/29 5:30pm, 9/30 6:30pm

9:30 KQED 9 Pati’s Mexican Table | H | D

3pm Life Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge Bolivia: The Altiplano. Dazzling dreamscapes include the world’s largest salt flat, twin volcanoes and surreal skies.

World POV Biblioburro, The Donkey Library profiles a Colombian teacher who used two hard-working donkeys to bring books to poor children.

Sunday 301:30pm KQED + Mexico — One Plate at a

Time with Rick Bayless Liquid Gold.

6pm KQED 9 Voces on PBS | H | Tales of Masked Men explores the sport of lucha libre (masked wrestling) and its role in Latino communities in the United States and Mexico.

Wednesday 26EARLY

1:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Favianna Rodriguez, Benjamin Levy, Laurie Antonioli, Julio Cesar Morales. | R (9) 2pm, 9/28 11:30pm, 9/29 5:30am; (Life) 9/29 5:30pm, 9/30 6:30pm

2pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Favianna Rodriguez, Benjamin Levy, Laurie Antonioli, Julio Cesar Morales. | R (9) 9/28 11:30pm, 9/29 5:30am; (Life) 9/29 5:30pm, 9/30 6:30pm

Thursday 27EVENING

10pm KQED 9 POV | H | El Velador (The Night Watchman). Follow a guard as he watches over the extrava-gant mausoleums of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords. | R (9) 9/28 4am; (Life) 9/28 9pm

11pm KQED 9 Global Voices Greener Grass: Cuba, Baseball and the United States. The sport has been used as a political tool by both nations and has served as a bridge and barrier. | R (9) 9/28 5am; (Life) 9/28 10pm; (World) 9/29 5pm

Friday 28E ARLY

4am KQED 9 POV El Velador (The Night Watchman). | R (Life) 9/28 9pm

5am KQED 9 Global Voices Greener Grass: Cuba, Baseball and the United State | R (Life) 9/28 10pm; (World) 9/29 5pm

Public RadioSun, Stone and Shadows: A Big Read Documentary Sunday, September 2, 6pm**Pre-empts Latino USA Tonight we hear stories by two giants of

Mexican literature, octavio Paz (the only Mexican recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature) and Carlos Fuentes. The former is read by actor Tony Plana; the latter by the author himself.

Hearing Voices Crossing Borders: From Mexico to U.S. Thursday, September 13, 8pm In Sasabe, Ariz. — a Sonora, Mexico border

town — Scott Carrier talks to immigrants about their hazardous, illegal desert crossing and to the border patrol waiting for them in Sasabe. Luis Alberto Urrea reads from his books: “Vatos” and “The Devil’s Highway,” about death in the desert. Guillermo Gomez-Pena imagines “Maquiladoras of the Future,” fantasy border factories. A sound portrait by Ann Heppermann and Kara oehler tells of Mexicans who risk their lives to find better-paying jobs in the United States.

American Radioworks Rising by DegreesSaturday, September 15, 1pm Young Latinos are the fastest-growing

segment of the U.S. population, and they are among the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake because higher education is essential in the 21st-century economy. Rising by Degrees tells the story of Latino students working toward a college degree and why it’s so hard for them to get what they want.

KQED Public Radio’s 24-hour international, national, regional and local news and information service is available on frequencies 88.5 FM in San Francisco, 89.3 FM in Sacramento (KQEI), 88.3 FM in Santa Rosa and 88.1 FM in Martinez. It is also available on Comcast digital cable Channel 960 and live online at kqed.org.

6

ARTS

Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center510.233.8015 or toll free 866.364.7887; loscenzontles.comPromotes value for Mexican American traditions through its youth arts education program, touring group, CD and documentary film productions.

Coro Hispano de San Francisco415.431.4234; corohispano.orgThis program of the Instituto Pro Música de California is a chorus of the Spanish-speaking communities of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Flamenco Society of San Jose510.792.8355; theflamencosociety.org Dedicated to the promotion, explanation and presentation of flamenco in all its modes.

Galería de la Raza/Studio 24415.826.8009; galeriadelaraza.orgA Chicano/Latino multidisciplinary art space located in San Francisco’s Mission district.

Latino Film Festival415.513.5308; sflatinofilmfestival.comPromotes films created by Latinos or depicting the Latino experience to the Bay Area community.

Mexican Heritage Corporation408.920.6070; mhcviva.orgPresents, produces and promotes the dance, music and visual arts traditions of Mexico in the Bay Area.

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts415.643.5001; missionculturalcenter.orgoffers dance, drawing and graphics classes, programs for children and exhibitions.

Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana408.998.2783; maclaarte.org/site/A contemporary art space dedicated to supporting the work of Latino artists.

Moving Beyond Productionsmovingbeyondproductions.orgFunds, nurtures and uses performing arts and video technology to promote the cultural and social values of Latin America — specifically, those of Colombia.

La Peña Cultural Center510.849.2568; lapena.orgShowcases performing arts from all over the world and promotes local artists.

Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center415.285.2287; precitaeyes.orgA community mural arts organization committed to teaching artistic expression to the public.

Teatro Visión408.272.9926; teatrovision.orgA nationally recognized Chicano/Latino theater company offering plays at the Mexican Heritage Plaza theater in San Jose’s historic Mayfair neighborhood.

ADVOCACY

Arriba Juntos415.487.3240; arribajuntos.orgoffers free employment services, computer classes and courses in English as a second language.

Centro de Servicios510.489.4100; www.ci.union-city.ca.us/community/centro.htmA city of Union City program providing food, day care and assistance with job applications.

Familias Unidas Counseling and Information Center510.412.5930; familias-unidas.orgProvides counseling services for the community, medical help for AIDS patients, youth activities, referrals and support groups.

Hispanics in Philanthropy415.837.0427; hiponline.orgPartners with funders and individual donors to increase philanthropic support of the Latino community, Latino leadership within philanthropy, and policy change to enhance equity and inclusiveness.

Instituto Laboral de la Raza415.431.7522, 408.625.5637; ilaboral.orgoffers economic and labor support to low-income immigrant families.

Latino Community Foundation415.733.8591; latinocf.orgIts mission is to promote giving within the Latino community and invest in organizations that strengthen Latino families.

Mexican American Community Services Agencysee FAMILY/CHILDREN

Mission Neighborhood Centers415.206.7752; mncsf.orgPromotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy and vibrant neighborhoods.

La Raza Community Resource Center415.863.0764; http://larazacrc.orgA bilingual multi-use nonprofit organization providing immigration and social services, a food pantry and free legal consultation.

Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation510.261.7839; sscf.orgProviding educational enrichment and promoting civic responsibility through youth and family services; offering youth programs, immigration and citizenship services, and information and referrals.

The Unity Council510.535.6900; unitycouncil.orgA community development corporation in oakland that aids in economic, social and physical development.

ResourcesPlease note that this is only a small portion of the many organizations that serve the Latino community in the Bay Area. To add your organization to this list or update information for next year’s guide, please send an email to heritage@kqed.org.

KQ

ED

Public

Tele

vision

KQ

ED

Public

Radio

KQ

ED

.org

7

Get th

e g

uid

e o

nlin

e: k

qed

.org

/herita

ge

Reso

urc

es

Mexican American Community Services Agency408.928.1122; macsa.orgAims to enrich the lives and advance the interests of the Latino community of Santa Clara County. Provides services for youth, families and seniors; builds affordable housing; and establishes public charter schools.

Mission Neighborhood Centers — Youth Services415.206.7752; mncsf.org/locations.htmlProvides quality services including summer jobs, court advocacy, girls support group, after school and summer programs for youths ages 7-23. Also see ADVoCACY.

Mission YMCA415.586.6900; ymcasf.org/missionServes the Mission, Bernal Heights, Glen Park and Excelsior communities in San Francisco. Spanish and other language assistance is available.

HEALTH/SAFETY

Alcoholics Anonymous (Spanish Speaking) of Santa Clara County408.975.0826; aasanjose.orgA fellowship of men and women who share their experiences to help others recover from alcoholism.

El Centro de Libertad 650.599.9955; elcentrodelibertad.orgAn outpatient drug- and alcohol-abuse agency; provides HIV testing, employment opportunities and school programs.

La Clínica 510.535.4000; laclinica.orgProvides outpatient health-care services without financial or cultural access barriers.

Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Inc.415.229.0500; ifrsf.orgA mental health agency that offers AIDS education/prevention programs in both English and Spanish.

Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse for the Spanish Speaking415.826.6767 (outpatient programs), 415.864.0554 (family day treatment); missioncouncil.orgoffers adult substance-abuse counseling.

Mission Neighborhood Health Center415.552.1013; mnhc.org Provides quality health-care services to residents of the Mission District in San Francisco.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation415.487.8000 (client services); sfaf.orgWorks to end the HIV epidemic in the city where it began and, eventually, everywhere. Community services include El Grupo, a weekly peer support group for Latinos and Latinas living with HIV and their families.

San Francisco State University, Raza Studies Department415.338.6160; sfsu.edu/~raza/ Raza Studies is a critical, multidisciplinary academic program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The focus of the program is on U.S. Latinos’ histories, cultures, communities and social issues.

San Jose Public Library, Biblioteca Latino Americana408.294.1237; sjpl.org/bibliotecaFeatures strong Spanish-language collections focused on Latin American history and culture, with books, CDs and DVDs available in Spanish and English.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science831.459.0170; sacnas.orgSACNAS fosters the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists — from college students to professionals — to attain advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in science.

The U.S. Department of Education800.872.5327; ed.gov/espanol/bienvenidos/esEducation resources for Spanish speakers.

YWCA Berkeley510.848.6370; ywca-berkeley.orgProvides programs and resources for U.C. Berkeley students and the Berkeley community, with the goals of eliminating racism, empowering women and developing leaders.

FAMILY/CHILDREN

Break the Cyclebreakthecycle.orgAims to end domestic violence by working proactively with youth (age 12 to 24). Provides preventive education, free legal services, advocacy and support.

Centro Latino de San Franciscosee SENIoRS

Children’s Council of San Francisco415.276.2900; childrenscouncil.orgProvides child-care resources, referrals, subsidies, workshops and advocacy efforts for San Francisco parents and child care providers. Information is available in Spanish and other languages.

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center415.401.4253; goodsamfrc.orgA multiservice family resource center whose mission is to help immigrant families access needed services, develop self-sufficiency and participate fully as members of the community. Services include parenting classes, support groups, leadership development and financial education, as well as youth services and early childhood education.

EDUCATION

Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement510.525.1463; bahiainc.comProvides bilingual child care and offers support, opportunities and tools for developing parenting skills.

Center for Latin American Studies —University of California, Berkeley510.642.2088; clas.berkeley.eduBrings political and cultural figures and Latin American scholars to the classroom; helps plan curricula; distributes publications and develops grants for teachers and students.

Center for Latino Policy Research —University of California, Berkeley510.642.6903; clpr.berkeley.eduProvides the academic community, government officials and advocacy organizations with timely and important research on topics related to the Latino population.

International House — University of California, Berkeley510.642.9490; ihouse.berkeley.eduAims to foster leadership and intercultural understanding by providing students and scholars from around the world with an opportunity to live and learn together.

Mission Education Projects Inc. 415.282.9898; mepisf.orgProvides tutorial services for school children and support for parents.

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund877.473.4636; hsf.netRecognizes and rewards outstanding Hispanic American students in higher education.

National Hispanic University408.254.6900; nhu.eduoffers high-quality education and job opportunities in Silicon Valley.

Oakland Public Library, César E. Chávez Branch510.535.5620; oaklandlibrary.org

The Puente Project — University of California, Office of the President510.987.9548; http://puente.ucop.edu/Provides writing instruction, counseling and mentoring services to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who earn college degrees and become mentors and leaders to future generations. Please see website for current list of high schools and community colleges in the area.

San Francisco Public Library, Mission Branch415.355.2800; sfpl.orgoffers the largest Spanish-language collection in San Francisco. Also offers a children’s story hour in Spanish and many other bilingual programs.

8

SENIORS

Centro Latino de San Francisco 415.861.8790; centrolatinodsf.orgProvides services to Latino seniors in the Mission District; offers educational programs for families including evening family reading classes for adults; and an after-school academic enrichment program for at-risk elementary school students.

WOMEN

La Casa de las Madres877.503.1850 (adult crisis line), 877.923.0700 (teen crisis line); lacasa.org offers shelter, advocacy and support to battered women and their children 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

A Safe Place510.986.8600, 510.986.8600 (business line), 510.536.SAFE (7233) (crisis line); asafeplacedvs.orgProvides shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence.

The Women’s Building/Edificio de Mujeres415.431.1180; womensbuilding.orgA multiservice, multicultural community center focused on providing woman and girls with access to tools and resources to achieve full and equal participation in society.

Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment415.641.3460; womensinitiative.orgAssists low-income women to become economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurial activities.

La Voz707.525.0898 (English), 707.292.8027 (Spanish); lavoznews.com A Spanish/English community publication serving Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties. Published monthly on the first Monday of each month.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco415.354.1700; sre.gob.mx/sanfrancisco/

Hispanic Chambers of CommerceSan Francisco: 415.278.9611; sfhcc.comMarin: 415.721.9686; hccmarin.comSilicon Valley: 408.213.0320; hccsv.comSonoma County: 707.575.3648; hcc-sc.orgAdvocate, promote and facilitate the success of Hispanic businesses.

Hispanic Development Corporation408.280.5111; everycircle.com/htdocs/portraitsofsuccessShowcases outstanding Hispanic role models and runs tutoring programs for 23 high school districts.

Mission Economic Development Association 415.282.3334; medasf.orgProvides small-business technical assistance, loan packaging and advocacy for minority- and women-owned businesses in the San Francisco Mission district.

National Latino Peace Officers Association800.206.8380; nlpoa.org Provides support, advocacy and personal and professional development for Latino peace officers.

La Raza Centro Legal415.575.3500; lrcl.orgProvides low-income Spanish-speaking communities with free legal services pertaining to immigration, housing, employment and senior and youth law.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center415.541.8580; rencenter.org Provides comprehensive training and support services to women and men who want to start or grow a small business in the Bay Area.

World Affairs Council of Northern California415.293.4600; itsyourworld.orgProvides a forum for policy makers and other international dignitaries to speak out on the issues affecting our society today. Latin American leaders and other cultural figures have been key contributors to many of the council’s events in San Francisco.

MEDIA

Alianza News408.272.9394; alianzanews.com A bilingual community newspaper providing insightful news and practical information to its Hispanic readers in San Jose and the South Bay.

El Bohemio News415.469.9579; bohemionews.comA Spanish-language publication in San Francisco since 1971.

La Ganga831.724.6564; lagangaonline.comFree weekly Spanish-language publication based in Watsonville.

El Mensajeroimpre.com/elmensajero/Published on Sunday, a Spanish-language newspaper covering local news, sports, business, politics and community events for the San Francisco Bay Area.

El Observador408.938.1700; el-observador.comA weekly bilingual newspaper, Spanish and English, serving Latinos worldwide.

La Oferta408.436.7850 or toll free 800.336.7850; laoferta.comThe oldest, continuous Hispanic publication in San Jose.

El Reportero415.648.3711; elreporterosf.com/editionsA weekly newspaper with local news, sports, social events, entertainment and commentaries affecting Hispanics.

El Sol831.424.2221 or toll free 877.424.4917; thecalifornian.com/section/NEWS05/El-SolA Spanish-language supplement of The Salinas Californian, published twice weekly.

El Tecolote415.648.1045; eltecolote.org A free bilingual newspaper founded in 1970 serving the Chicano/Latino communities of the Bay Area.

KDTV 14 Univision univision.com The most-watched Spanish-language television station among Bay Area Hispanics.

KQ

ED

Public

Tele

vision

KQ

ED

Public

Radio

KQ

ED

.org

9

Get th

e g

uid

e o

nlin

e: k

qed

.org

/herita

ge

Reso

urc

es

Latino Heritage MonthMANAGING EDIToR

Allyson Quibell

ART DIRECToR

Zaldy Serrano

DESIGNER

Jeffrey Edalatpour

KQED PUBLIC TELEVISIoN PRoGRAM SCHEDULING

Scott Dwyer

© KQED Inc. 2012

Contact KQEDAutomated Program Info Line415.354.8000Recorded program schedules and updates for KQED 9 & HD, KQED Plus, KQED World, KQED Life, KQED Kids and KQED 88.5 FM. KQED Public Television tv@kqed.org415.553.2135Live assistance 9am-5pm, Mon–Fri. After hours, recorded information. KQED Public Television Comments415.553.2100Record a statement about KQED public television programs.

KQED Public Radiofm@kqed.org88.5 San Francisco 415.553.212989.3 Sacramento 415.570.0215Live assistance and audio and transcript information 9am-5pm, Mon–Fri. After hours, recorded information. Audience Services tv@kqed.orgSend your programming questions anytime. Responses are usually sent within one to two business days.

Member Services member@kqed.org415.553.21509am-5pm, Mon–Fri.After hours, please leave a message.

Other KQED Info415.864.2000, 9am-5pm, Mon–Fri

Latest Updates on KQED Public Television Schedule Changeskqed.org/tvchanges

KQED Board of DirectorsAnne Avis, Larry Baer, Michael Billeci, Brenda Boudreaux, John Buoymaster, Lee Caraher, Simone otus Coxe, Yogen Dalal, Scott Dettmer, Marie Jorajuria, Chuck Kissner, Daphne Li, Edward Lichty, Melissa Ma, Srini Madala, Charley Moore, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Mark Perry, Mohammad Qayoumi, Mike Ramsay, Jose Rivero, Willa Seldon, Heidi Locke Simon, Roselyne Swig, Jay Yamada, John Yost

KQED Community Advisory Panel Barry Adler, Juveria Aleem, Javed Ali, Joan Benoit, Kelly Chau, Albert Cheng, Brian Cheu, Karen Clopton, Jaime Contreras, Julie Fry, Alberto Galindo, Yolanda Garcia, Lisa Gonzales, Abel Habtegeorgis, Douglas Hollie, Heather Howard, Velma Landers, José Luis Mejia, Cliff Moss, Alfredo Pedroza, Katerina Villanueva, Lorraine Yglesias, Blanca Zarazua

KQED Senior ManagersPRESIDENT

John Boland

ExECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF oPERATING oFFICER

Donald W. Derheim

GENERAL CoUNSEL & CoRPoRATE SECRETARY

William L. Lowrey

CHIEF DEVELoPMENT oFFICER

Traci A. Eckels

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESoURCES

& LABoR RELATIoNS

Joanne Carder

VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER,

KQED PUBLIC RADIo

Jo Anne Wallace

VICE PRESIDENT, TELEVISIoN

Michael Isip

CHIEF TECHNoLoGY oFFICER

Steve Welch

VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL MEDIA & EDUCATIoN

Tim Olson

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & BRAND

Michael Lupetin

CHIEF FINANCIAL oFFICER

Mitzie Kelley

Join UsKQED enthusiastically celebrates the rich diversity of the Bay Area, and we proudly focus on nationally recognized heritage months with special programming. We also publish a program and resource guide in February for Black History Month; March for Women’s History Month; June for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Month; September for Latino Heritage Month; and November for American Indian Heritage Month. These free guides, which are available online at kqed.org/heritage, would not be possible without the support and generous contributions of our members.

If you would like to become a member of KQED, please call 415.553.2150 or visit kqed.org.

We appreciate your support.

Please feel free to make copies of this guide for distribution. This guide is also available online at kqed.org/heritage.

2601 Mariposa StreetSan Francisco CA 94110-1426