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No on AB 715!

If u support education, read,act. Via @liberated.esc
🍉‼️URGENT ACTION! ALL HANDS ON DECK. Protect Ethnic Studies from censorship, silence, policing and control! AB 1468 is replaced by AB 715 ‼️🍉

Call California State Legislators and the Education Committee to STRONGLY OPPOSE AB 715!

Instead of listening to constituents, educators, parents, and legal advocates, DEMOCRATIC Assembly Members Rick Chavez Zubr and Dawn Addis are doubling down on efforts to police and criminalize Ethnic Studies by introducing AB 715.

This bill will strongly impact educators’ ability to teach Ethnic Studies curriculum without fear of retribution or censorship. Silencing dialogue doesn’t create safety—it shuts down vital conversations about the world we live in!

☎️ ACTION 1: Call members of the Education Committee and urge them to VOTE NO on AB 715. Protect Ethnic Studies from censorship and manipulations!

Al Muratsuchi: (916) 319-2066
Josh Hoover: (916) 319-2007
Dawn Addis: (916) 319-2030
David A. Alvarez: (916) 319-2080
dia Bonta: (916) 319-2018
Leticia Castillo: (916) 319-2058
Robert Garcia: (916) 319-2050
Josh Lowenthal: (916) 319-2069
Dr. Darshana R. Patel: (916) 319-2076

☎️ ACTION 2: Call your California Assembly member TODAY, Tomorrow and every day.
Look up your who your Assembly member is: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

🚗ACTION #3: go to Sacramento this Wednesday, May 14th at the Bill’s hearing to make a public statement strongly opposing AB 715

SAMPLE SCRIPT:
I’m calling as a constituent (or as a concerned California citizen) to Vote No on AB 715. AB 715, proposed by elected assemblymembers of the Democratic Party to create an oppressive threatening environment for educators will not only stifle and silence necessary Ethnic Studies teachings but also police any discussion and learnings about Palestine and Palestinians. It will create a repressive environment of persecution and fear among educators who dare mention historical facts that put Israel in a negative light. It would not be any different than the those who want to suppress the teachings about Rosa Parks because it makes white people feel bad or uncomfortable to learn factual history.

Dig this? Check out this painting I did supporting ethnic studies

May 14, 2025
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My Fav Arts Books 5

Fam, Its been over a year since I did one of these. If you follow me you know that I am a huge advocate for literacy. Reading kids books, comics, annnnd ART BOOKS. Art books about gaming, film, comics, illustration, sneakers, you name it. Anything you can find to get young people reading for fun! So with high school, middle school, and older elementary students if they’re not enjoying reading, find something that they LOVE and find books about it.

You can see the other videos I did featuring lots of different books. Check them out and share!

Dig this? Check out these shorts I started making about my favorite picture books like Turntable Timmy!

May 10, 2025
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Shipping Merch videos

I’ve been making artwork and artwork to sell (merchandise) for a long time. Must of started about 20 years ago. I really got serious with it in 2016/17 though. But over the past 6 months I was inspired to try and make more videos documenting my everyday work as a small business owner and a working artist. there’s no benefactor for me, no trust fund, no rich patron. Just me, my hands, my mind, and my feet taking this stuff to the folks one day at a time.

In documenting thee everyday stuff I saw a Canadian artist named Maia Faddoul recording herself packaging her merch. At first I thought, who would want to watch me do that? But then, I thought why not give it a try. I’ve been sending still pictures of my books, paintings, prints, and stickers for years.

And not only is it working in terms of more sales, it is helping me understand how to promote myself in a natural non fake way. I’m not a comedian or great at making funny videos, but I make art and all I’m doing is finding another way to share it. These are 1 minute videos using my phone, tiktok or iMovie to edit them, then uploading them to Tiktok, Instagram, and Youtube.

Soon, I’m going to make a pdf about what Ive learned after selling online, at book fairs, craft shows, out the trunk, and to larger businesses and organizations. Stay tuned….

Dig this? Check out this interbiew I did with sticker manufacturer and printer Sticker Giant!

May 8, 2025
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Malcolm X Jazz Fest- May 17th in Oakland

❤️Fam, I’m so happy to share I’ll be at the 25th Annual “Malcolm X Jazz Festival” in Oakland May 17th, 11am-7pm selling books, prints, stickers, and more

🖤This event is Family friendly so bring your kids, elders, friends, folks , etc for food, jazz, vendors, graffiti, dance, politics, culture, and community.

💚This event is historic in its unity between Black, Asian, Latino, and working class activists and artists. You may have never been before, you might’ve missed it last year (as I did) , but this is your invitation to come home. Leave a comment below of why this is a good place to be. Go to East Side Arts Alliance to get more info!

Bring good energy, love, and an open mind .

Dig this? Check out some videos and info from Life is Living

May 7, 2025
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Picture Book Recc- Turntable Timmy

Turntable Timmy is a dope picture book that came out in 2001 written by Michael Perry and illustrated by Doug Cunningham. Check out this video where i briefly talk about the book. Request it at your local library or independent bookstore.

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Here’s the synopsis from the creator:

Do ya like scratchin’. Timmy is determined to Hip-Hop his way to becoming the world’s youngest turntable DJ champion. Readers will have a hip-hop-till-they-drop good time as they discover with Timmy that the key to ultimate success is through perseverance, commitment, and dedication! This kinetic rap-rhyming tale definitely puts the word fun back in funky.

What’s this? Whew, I’ve read over 500 picture books y’all! An author who I admire and respect “Adrianna Cuevas” was sharing her favorite books and it inspired me to share some of mine with you. I’ve read ok books, garbage ones, and some that I think are incredible examples of the picture book format. Here and on the socials I’ll be recommending some of my favs. Please support your community and the creators by requesting them at your library or local independent bookstore. Peace. My name is Robert Liu-Trujillo. I am the author and illustrator of Fresh Juice.

Dig this? Check out my first picture book recommendation: Emergency Quarters

May 3, 2025
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Loc’s journey-2003 vs 2024

Quick Locs journey story.

I started growing mine in high school in the mid 90s. Had them from 95-2004. Photo on the left is 2003 at an anti-war protest in San Francisco, California. I cut them shortly after when my son was born.

I started growing my locs again in 2021 during the pandemic. My daughter was about 3 or 4. The photo on the right is me at Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, California back in 2024 I think. Still growing:)

Dig this? Check out a self portrait I painted here

May 2, 2025
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Yoga award > Book

Ok, so I was just going through old work and found this illustration. I created some artwork for Yoga and mindfulness teacher Jill Guerra who teaches in Oakland schools. She was making an award for her students and then wrote a book which I was so honored to do illustrations for. You can order it for your school or local library or you can buy it directly from me. Check out this pose below.

Its amazing how things lead to others!

Dig this? Check out this interview Jill Guerra did about her work and her practice.

April 21, 2025
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