Don Palabraz

Alexandra Pelosi’s new documentary “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County” premieres on HBO Monday night at 9 p.m. Read about the film and the subject of those working poor families that make their home in such places on my latest posting over at the Orange Juice Blog!

http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2010/07/new-documentary-on-oc-motel-kids-to-premiere-on-hbo/

{How soon? Not soon enough!}

Thousands of fans are asking Atlantic Records to set a drop date for rapper Lupe Fiasco’s latest album “Lasers.” In a delay that is too long for them to accept any longer, they have taken the next step. Hip Hop heads, ask yourselves: If this MC was rapping about hedonism, misogyny, and commodity worship would there be any hold up? Is the subtle “Anarchy is Well-Being” message of Lasers something that Atlantic Records is not in a rush to release and promote despite the bonafide artistic integrity and quality of the effort? Read more about it and sign the petition linked in my latest OC Weekly Heard Mentality blog post:

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/breaking-news/where-is-lupe-fiascos-lasers/

DREAMERS are risking arrest and deportation, this time in the nation’s capital. Among the ranks of these brave activists seeking passage of legislation that would provide a pathway to legalization for undocumented college students is a young woman from the Orange County DREAM Team. Read about the news on my latest Orange Juice blog post:

http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2010/07/oc-woman-among-dreamers-risking-arrest-in-d-c/

In my latest Orange Juice offering, I pose the question: Where is Latino Power in Anaheim? As a demographic, we comprise the majority. In political office, however, the exact opposite is true. Read more about this political question:

http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2010/07/anaheim-where-are-the-progressive-latino-candidates/

{These musicians need a ride to Santa Ana. Pick ‘em up!}

Los Angeles based buzz band La Santa Cecilia play Taco Adobe tonight in benefit of the Orange County DREAM Team. Read all about the band’s gig in Santa Ana in my latest Heard Mentality blog post! Get there early!

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/incoming/dance-for-a-dream-with-la-sant/