You and 3 of your loved ones will be led on a tour of the Mission District by a native son and third generation community leader of La Mision.  You will hear of the social activism of the 1970's Mission, where my family played key roles in the founding of local community organizations and political movements.  Hear about renaissance of arts and culture in the 70's and 80's and how the cultural center and mural movements began.  SEE: where the first grape boycott and picket line was formed to support Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers struggle in the 60’s; where a teenage Carlos Santana first graced a public stage in the barrio where he grew up; where Rigoberta Menchu Tum organized a solidarity movement for Guatemala while in exile. 

This is history that is as yet undocumented and only known to community elders or young people who have listened to their stories.

Tour options include: the resistance to gentrification in the dot-com era; the Mission through a public health lens; history of gangs and barrio-peace work in the Mission; foodie tips for eating in the Mission.  For the right bid, we will include a cruise through the Mission in an authentic Mission lowrider car!

Tour also includes lunch for you and your 3 guests.

This is a tour led by a “homeboy” from the Mission, with a uniquely informed perspective and historical analysis.  This can’t be bought anywhere else, online or on the streets!