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Good afternoon! Here’s the latest:
It’s a Catch-22 for many immigrants right now: Failure to show up at check-ins can lead to arrest—but they risk being arrested if they do show up. See our report on yesterday’s all-day protest that shut down a SOMA building where ICE, in an unusual move, had told immigrants to appear on the weekend.
For back story, see our timeline of recent ICE actions and related protests in San Francisco. And read how Mission businesses are preparing to protect their staff if ICE shows up.
Teresa Moore has a lovely review of video artist Yuan Goang-Ming’s ‘Everyday War‘ at the Asian Arts Museum. Tip: Yuan’s also created a LED video installation piece that can only be seen at night, from outside the building, on Hyde Street.
And we’ve got a nice story about the Mission barber who grew up on the block where he now cuts hair. After his uncle was killed, Joe Guerra decided to become a barber and now runs The Mission’s Barbershop.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
One day after giant protests, S.F. demonstrators are back
“It’s so appalling that we would treat anybody like that.”
Hope and beauty in ‘Everyday War’
“The journey from comfort to disaster to repair was so quick it left me relieved and awed.”
Mission barber found his calling on the block he grew up on
“My mom always told me as a kid, you’re gonna have rainy days.”
16th St. Plaza Crackdown
Day 96: ‘I’m tired of hearing people fornicate in the alley.’
“They have community meetings, but I don’t feel like they do anything.”
SNAP
Bird, cat, and snake
by Michael Santiago
Events
Today: Petite League with Lavalove, Super Cassette, at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall, June 16, 8-10PM
Tomorrow: Budhrani Brothers at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, June 17, 9-11:30PM
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