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Rack Focus

Texas Theatre Hosts

Rack Focus Film Competition

Break
the
Cycle
Lanos Must
Iniate Change

What The Trump

is Going On?
He Can Speak His Mind,
And So Can The Latino Community
In Two Languages

Urban Expressions

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Table of Contents
5FilmRack
Focus: The
Competition
Texas Theatre Hosts Rack Focus Film Competition

7 Break the Cycle

10
What The
Trump is Going On?

Staff
PUBLISHER
Trendkill Media
CO-PUBLISHER
Tereso Ortiz
Casa Guanajuato

Latinos Must Initiate Change

EDITOR
Lucy Bocanegra
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Luzette Portillo
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Lucy Bocanegra
Carlos Vasquez
Jay Hernandez
Victor Agular

He Can Speak His Mind, And So Can The Latino

Community -- In Two Languages

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Expressions
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Editors Note
Dear Readers,
Thank you so much for patiently waiting on the September issue. We had the deadline extended so that we
could cover the Trump Protests in the Dallas, TX area.
There is so much to celebrate during the National Hispanic Heritage Month. We are trying to make sure that
we dedicate this issue to the people of all cultures, backgrounds and nationalities.
We should not have a designated month we recognize the accomplishments of a people. While it is a kind
gesture, I feel that everyday we should appreciate what this country was built on. Immigrants play a large role
in history and in the present as well.
We cant ignore the fact that there is a need for reform, but it can be done in a humane way so that families in
certain situations are not divided.
I thank you for reading and I ask you give us feed back. You can email story ideas, suggestions or submissions
at [email protected]
Thank You,
Lucy Bocanegra
Editor

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RACK
FOCUS

THE FILM
COMPETITION
Story by A. Martinez
Photos by Lucy Bocanegra
Aug 2015 - Texas Theater- Dallas, TX
... And the Best Writer Award goes
to Travis Travieso! The film was

awesome and so was the script and

plot. BEST FRIEND ACCEPTED
won due to the creativity of the topic,
timing, and direction it took. The
event was brought to Dallas by Israel
Luna and one has to pitch, produce,
and premier. Every one from Happy
Wear, CineCover, and DMP came
to the Rack Focus Film Competition.
Rafael Santiago was in the house.
As you recall, Rafael was a subject in
one of past issues. This is one actor/
producer/director to keep an eye on!
For more information, contact
[email protected]

BREAK
THE
CYCLE
By Jason Hernandez

Every Year Thousands Risk Their Lives Entering This Country Illegally In
Hope Of Fulfilling Their Dreams: While Millions Of Mexicans Who Were
Born And Raised Here Have No Dreams.

Growing up every Mexicans dream is being the kid at the party who
breaks the pinata. We dream for this despite the fact we are too small, too
weak, uncoordinated, blindfolded, and every other kid is telling us we cant
do it. Nevertheless, against, all odds, we pick up that stick; because even
though everyone else thinks it is impossible for us to break the pinata, we
believe it is very possible.
Even as there is a man who is holding the rope doing all he can to prevent
us from hitting the pinata we still swing with everything we got, hit or miss,
non-stop, until we are practically subdued by one of our parents. And as
our blind-fold is taken off, and out of breath, and everyone at the party is
laughing at us because the pinata is in perfect shape, we still do not feel
shame or discouraged. Instead we look up at the pinata and tell ourselves,
Next time.
Unfortunately, as Mexican kids grow older too many of us fail to transfer
the passion we once had for breaking the pinata into other aspects of life
or in reaching our goals. Such as graduating, going to college, opening a
business, entering politics, or becoming positive role models for others in
our community. And unlike when we were kids, when people laugh at us
for trying to better ourselves, we become discouraged when we encounter
obstacles. We believe it is meant for us to fail. And when we are told we
come from nothing, we are nothing, and will never become nothing, we
believe them.
Is our willingness to give up a result of our people not caring? Being to
lazy to try? Being born ignorant? Or wired to fail? Hell No! Mexicans are
some of the most ambitious, passionate, charismatic, and hardest workers
you will ever meet. But,what can one honestly expect from a child whos
past, present, and future seems to be void of any leaders such as Martin
Luther King, Malcolm X, Fredrick Douglas, Huey Newton, Barack Obama?
Where the only Mexicans who get noted for being in Forbes 500 are drug
lords? In his neighborhood he sees most of his friends involved with drugs
or gangs, and girls who become pregnant and drop out of school because
the father of the child is a child himself and cant take care of the kid or
simply doesnt want to.

people for not only do they take flight from the barrios they were born and
raised in (leaving our communities void of role models) but they also have
great disdain for the Mexicanos who remain there. They reason, which we
know because we hear it many times growing up as kids, It is Mexicans
in these neighborhoods who give our race a bad name and keep us down,
or If I did it they can do it, their just lazy. And admit tingly, to a certain
extent, they are right. Where the are wrong, however, is not taking the
opportunity to comeback to their neighborhood to explain to our people
how they too could become successful and assist them with this process of
growth and development.
Now we must look upon our brothers and sisters who have arisen from
the fire they were born in and say to them with the utmost urgency and
respect, that it is you who when everything pointed against your demise
that overcame and conquered that should be extending your hand back
into our communities and give hop to our people who have lost it and to
the others who have never had it: It is you who should be explaining to our
youth that you dont earn respect by committing acts of violence against our
own people, but by going to school, graduating, and working at a job (even
two) to support your family: You are the ones who should be explaining
to our boys that a pusher is not one who sells drugs in our streets, it is the
ones who motivate and inspire other Mexicanos to become the best they
can: that a sell out is not the Mexican who becomes a teacher, an officer, or
joins the military, but it is the one who is poisoning his community with
drugs, and bringing kids into this world with no intention of being a father.
It is you who should be telling the gang member who recruit and persuade
our youth to devote their lives to the destruction and suppression of our
own race that they could use this same passion to uplift the people not only
on their block, but their entire city, and even every Mexican in this country.
Something has to change. And Mexicans are going to have to be the
ones to initiate it. We cannot expect others to do for us which we will not
do for ourselves. We know the problems which plague our people and
communities all to well and what it will take to overcome it.
Admittedly, because a shadow has been casted upon our people, many
will say (even our own) that we fight for a cause that will never exist. but
this is because they fail to acknowledge that we come from a great race of
conquerors, navigators, mathematicians, astrologist, and architects this
world has ever known. And that the blood of these great men and women
still pumps through our hearts and runs through our veins.

Therefore,
together we can
become great
once again!

No doubt there are many Mexicans who were born under such dire
circumstances that have went on to become extraordinary individuals and
achieved remarkable accomplishments. But they are the exception, not the
norm. Unfortunately, however, their success adds to the degradation of our

WHAT THE TRUMP IS GOING ON?

by Lucy Bocanegra

I love Donald Trump and his straight

shooting ways on the Apprentice show. He is
one character not to be messed with or you
will get FIRED but I never have taken his
television appearances serious. I see him as
an entertainer.
When I heard he was running for President,
I will say it peaked my interest. What would
the entertainer say? Entertainers have been
in politics and held office. Ronald Reagan
being the best known actor turned politician
along with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Why not
Trump?
Good question. Why not Trump? The
simple reason is because he forgot to put his
acting skills back on. He began to arrogantly
speak down to a race. Simple fact is that the
racist remarks Trump makes inspire hate. It is
not politically correct to express hate the way
he has.

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When I heard people applaud his remarks

about the Mexican immigrants being
criminals, rapist and drug dealers I was in
disbelief. He was openly stereotyping and
people were agreeing. Did he really wake
up several racist or patriotics? There is a big
difference in prejudice and pride. I love my
country , but respect the orgins of immigrants.
Mark Cuban has been quoted to say that
this country needs a man that is not afraid
to speak his mind. The rude awakening that
he got during his visit to Dallas is as simple
as this. He can speak it and so can the Latino
community in two languages!
There were two events in Dallas, TX that
united community leaders to rally against
the racist remarks that Trump is making. The
first rally took place on Labor Day organized
by community leader Carlos Quintanilla with

guest such as Monica Alonzo, Roberto Alonzo

to name a few.
The United Lowriders Association
participated by doing a Cruise for a Cause to
join in the protest against stereo-typing. Joe
Ruiz, President and Spokesperson for the
organization made up of many different car
clubs helped organize the cruise and spoke
to the crowd about uniting, registering and
voting. The organization is not backing any
politician nor political party, but promoting
the vote. The Latino vote matters and people
need to practice the privilege of voting!
The second protest September 14th, 2015
was organized by LULAC and the community
leader Attorney Domingo Garcia. The march
started at the Cathedral of Guadalupe and
ended at the American Airlines where Donald
Trump held a rally.

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The peaceful demonstration/protest

was well coordinated. Many supporters
came out to cheer many guest speakers
or march around the block with picket
signs. Both Domingo Garcia and Roberto
Alonzo took the microphone and
spoke to an enthusiastic crowd. Carlos
Quintanilla and his groups circled the
building a dozen times.
My sentiments are this. Trump should
not be in office. Ultimately the decision
is ours if we register and practice the
right to vote.
Donald Trump has not only awaken the
giant, it has also stirred mixed emotions.
There is always someone to blame when
the economy is bad. There is always
racism, but Martin Luther King and Cesar
Chavez walked that walk years ago to
raise awareness to the unjust treatment

of others. What Donald Trump is doing is

spitting on the works of these two great
individuals.
The rally was not joined only by
Latinos. It was very diversified. It was as
diversified as the city and it was great to
see that not many people were out there
yelling racist remarks to the protesters.
Towards the end of the night I walked
quietly behind Mr. Domingo Garcia
and his wife Elba Garcia who were
encouraging the last of the protesters
to ignore the comments and provoking
words of Trump supporters leaving.
There was a very small situation that
almost escalated, but it was nipped in
the bud immediately by the protesters
asking for everyone to remain calm.
Mr. Garcia and Elba walked hand in

hand greeting and thanking other

protesters for joining the march. They
took pictures with anyone who asked,
knowing that this was a time that needed
documentation. A time in history that
was repeating itself, but the characters
have changed.
We have sometime to get registered and
informed, before we vote. said Maria of
the Ecolatino Radio 700 AM in Dallas, TX.
Marina always brings politicians on to
the talk show she hosts. If you want to
know what the candidates are about, you
have to listen and watch the community
involvement.
The only way a person can really make
a difference, have a voice and make a
change is by registering and voting for
someone you have researched carefully.

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URBAN EXPRESSION

Urban arts definition (from Latin Urbanus, itself from urbs [city]) is a style of art that relates to cities and city life often done
by artists who live in or have a passion for city life.

We will be dedicating a section of the magazine in the future for Urban Expression in all mediums. You may submit drawings,
paintings, photography or written expression. We welcome you to this public canvas. Please contact us for more information
or to submit your work!

Where the Wicked Dwell

Speak

Bodies falling in to darkness

To A place full of rage and madness
Many faces in pain and agony
Hearing wild screams of insanity

If I speak peace into the world...

The world will calm me.
If I speak love into the world...
The world will have compassion for me.
If I speak my self into the world...
The world will embrace me.

by Victor Aguilar

Physically and mentally torn apart

By fallen angels bearing devils hearts
Paying for sins they come with a cost
Wicked Souls now bound and lost...

by James Downs

Peace... Love... Self...

The world... The world... The world... The world

Tormented in all types of ways

For a life of crime is what one pays
Should of taken heed, its useless to shout
Once your here there is no way out...
So think before you act
Or find yourself where I am at
With plenty of time for my reason
As I am not in hell just locked up in my own
prison.

Victor Aguilar is a guest poet, whom

will be working on upcoming projects
with The Show Scene Magazine. Urban
Art is something we express in the
coverage we provide. Nothing is more
vividly expressed than the expression
of an artist with a struggle.

James Downs moved from Texas in 1992 and

now considers himself a native Californian.
Involved with the arts all his life, he was in
school and church choirs and spent sixteen
years with Backdoor (community) Theatre
in Wichita Falls. While there he also worked
with music promoters for two years and two
years with a lyric opera company. James has
written poetry all along since high school
and has two volumes published with Poetic
Matrix Press, a chapbook Where Manzanita
and a full length Merge with the river. For
four years, James was Associate Editor of the
Press, until he retired in 2013 to concentrate
on a budding song lyric writing career. While
in Yosemite, James produced a twice yearly
writers performance night, WORDS, for
eleven years. In retirement, James now lives
in Sonora, California with his dear wife of
eight years, Joy, and their two cats, Belle de
Bayou and Angel de Lafayette.

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