Roberto Valdés Sánchez – Chicano Art
@robertovaldessanchez.com
Cultural, Historical, & Political Art from a Chicano Perspective ✊🏼🌟
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Today (April 15) is World Art Day. 🎨
True artistry is not defined by the approval of others; only the acceptance of self. ❤️
We artists create new standards and provide the instruments used to educate our future generations. 🌟
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#ChangeTheWorld #ChicanoArt #WorldArtDay
True artistry is not defined by the approval of others; only the acceptance of self. ❤️
We artists create new standards and provide the instruments used to educate our future generations. 🌟
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#ChangeTheWorld #ChicanoArt #WorldArtDay
This September 28th is National Family Day. ⭐️
In families, we can be our own best friends or our own worst enemies.
Both exist because of love. ❤️
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Artwork:
“Mi Familia” (1996) – color pencil and graphite pencil ✍🏼
In families, we can be our own best friends or our own worst enemies.
Both exist because of love. ❤️
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Artwork:
“Mi Familia” (1996) – color pencil and graphite pencil ✍🏼
September 29, 2026 at 12:50 AM
This September 28th is National Family Day. ⭐️
In families, we can be our own best friends or our own worst enemies.
Both exist because of love. ❤️
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Artwork:
“Mi Familia” (1996) – color pencil and graphite pencil ✍🏼
In families, we can be our own best friends or our own worst enemies.
Both exist because of love. ❤️
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Artwork:
“Mi Familia” (1996) – color pencil and graphite pencil ✍🏼
“Dolores Huerta” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
Huerta will go down in history as one of this nation’s most influential labor activists and a top leader in the Chican@ Movement.
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Huerta will go down in history as one of this nation’s most influential labor activists and a top leader in the Chican@ Movement.
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September 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM
“Dolores Huerta” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
Huerta will go down in history as one of this nation’s most influential labor activists and a top leader in the Chican@ Movement.
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Huerta will go down in history as one of this nation’s most influential labor activists and a top leader in the Chican@ Movement.
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‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’
(Isabel Wilkerson)
10/10 (A+) 📖
A thought-provoking examination of the underlying caste system that has shaped America’s history.
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(Isabel Wilkerson)
10/10 (A+) 📖
A thought-provoking examination of the underlying caste system that has shaped America’s history.
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September 23, 2026 at 10:33 PM
‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’
(Isabel Wilkerson)
10/10 (A+) 📖
A thought-provoking examination of the underlying caste system that has shaped America’s history.
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(Isabel Wilkerson)
10/10 (A+) 📖
A thought-provoking examination of the underlying caste system that has shaped America’s history.
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September 21st is the International Day of Peace. ✌🏽
Let’s unite for a common struggle.
Together we can fight against poverty;
against inequality;
against ignorance.
It is to our mutual benefit to prosper together.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
Let’s unite for a common struggle.
Together we can fight against poverty;
against inequality;
against ignorance.
It is to our mutual benefit to prosper together.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
September 22, 2026 at 2:03 AM
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. ✌🏽
Let’s unite for a common struggle.
Together we can fight against poverty;
against inequality;
against ignorance.
It is to our mutual benefit to prosper together.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
Let’s unite for a common struggle.
Together we can fight against poverty;
against inequality;
against ignorance.
It is to our mutual benefit to prosper together.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
This September 20th is Wife Appreciation Day. ❤️
To my high school sweetheart and beautiful wife – Iztaccíhuatl Guadalupe…
You are the love of my life;
my greatest friend;
my fiercest opponent.
You are my home.
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Artwork:
“Iztaccíhuatl” (2006) & “Iztaccíhuatl’s Profile” (2006) – charcoal ✍🏼
To my high school sweetheart and beautiful wife – Iztaccíhuatl Guadalupe…
You are the love of my life;
my greatest friend;
my fiercest opponent.
You are my home.
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Artwork:
“Iztaccíhuatl” (2006) & “Iztaccíhuatl’s Profile” (2006) – charcoal ✍🏼
September 21, 2026 at 12:40 AM
This September 20th is Wife Appreciation Day. ❤️
To my high school sweetheart and beautiful wife – Iztaccíhuatl Guadalupe…
You are the love of my life;
my greatest friend;
my fiercest opponent.
You are my home.
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Artwork:
“Iztaccíhuatl” (2006) & “Iztaccíhuatl’s Profile” (2006) – charcoal ✍🏼
To my high school sweetheart and beautiful wife – Iztaccíhuatl Guadalupe…
You are the love of my life;
my greatest friend;
my fiercest opponent.
You are my home.
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Artwork:
“Iztaccíhuatl” (2006) & “Iztaccíhuatl’s Profile” (2006) – charcoal ✍🏼
On September 16th, we celebrate México’s Independence Day! 🇲🇽
On this day in 1810, the people rose up in rebellion against the occupying Spanish colonial government.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia Mexicana! 🎉
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️
On this day in 1810, the people rose up in rebellion against the occupying Spanish colonial government.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia Mexicana! 🎉
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️
September 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
On September 16th, we celebrate México’s Independence Day! 🇲🇽
On this day in 1810, the people rose up in rebellion against the occupying Spanish colonial government.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia Mexicana! 🎉
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️
On this day in 1810, the people rose up in rebellion against the occupying Spanish colonial government.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia Mexicana! 🎉
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️
‘Always Running – La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A.’
(Luis J. Rodríguez)
9/10 (A-) 📖
Rodríguez wrote ‘Always Running’ to illustrate some of the motivating factors that draw our youth to gang life.
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(Luis J. Rodríguez)
9/10 (A-) 📖
Rodríguez wrote ‘Always Running’ to illustrate some of the motivating factors that draw our youth to gang life.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM
‘Always Running – La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A.’
(Luis J. Rodríguez)
9/10 (A-) 📖
Rodríguez wrote ‘Always Running’ to illustrate some of the motivating factors that draw our youth to gang life.
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(Luis J. Rodríguez)
9/10 (A-) 📖
Rodríguez wrote ‘Always Running’ to illustrate some of the motivating factors that draw our youth to gang life.
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Happy “Bald is Beautiful” Day to all you hairless studs! 👨🏼🦲 (September 13th)
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Artwork:
“Yoda” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
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Artwork:
“Yoda” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
September 14, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Happy “Bald is Beautiful” Day to all you hairless studs! 👨🏼🦲 (September 13th)
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Artwork:
“Yoda” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
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Artwork:
“Yoda” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
September 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
This September 7th, we celebrate Labor Day. 🍑🍇🍅
This day is a memorial to those who labored long hours for a better life – and a reminder of the continuing struggle for improvements in work conditions, wages, and health coverage.
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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
This day is a memorial to those who labored long hours for a better life – and a reminder of the continuing struggle for improvements in work conditions, wages, and health coverage.
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
September 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM
This September 7th, we celebrate Labor Day. 🍑🍇🍅
This day is a memorial to those who labored long hours for a better life – and a reminder of the continuing struggle for improvements in work conditions, wages, and health coverage.
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
This day is a memorial to those who labored long hours for a better life – and a reminder of the continuing struggle for improvements in work conditions, wages, and health coverage.
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
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September 7, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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September 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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‘Nahuatl-English/English-Nahuatl Concise Dictionary’
(Fermin Herrera) 📖
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(Fermin Herrera) 📖
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September 3, 2026 at 11:22 PM
‘Nahuatl-English/English-Nahuatl Concise Dictionary’
(Fermin Herrera) 📖
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(Fermin Herrera) 📖
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This August 28th is Forgive Your Foe Friday. 🫱🏾🫲🏼
We think that by hating our enemies, we are hurting them; but the truth is we’re only hurting ourselves. We poison our own heart by sending them poison.
Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
We think that by hating our enemies, we are hurting them; but the truth is we’re only hurting ourselves. We poison our own heart by sending them poison.
Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
August 29, 2026 at 2:05 AM
This August 28th is Forgive Your Foe Friday. 🫱🏾🫲🏼
We think that by hating our enemies, we are hurting them; but the truth is we’re only hurting ourselves. We poison our own heart by sending them poison.
Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
We think that by hating our enemies, we are hurting them; but the truth is we’re only hurting ourselves. We poison our own heart by sending them poison.
Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
August 27th is International Boxing Day. 🥊
Boxing is my favorite sport. Few things in all sports compare to the thrill and excitement I feel when watching a great prizefight.
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Artwork:
“Los Guerreros” (2003) – charcoal (conté crayon) & white pencil ✍🏼
Boxing is my favorite sport. Few things in all sports compare to the thrill and excitement I feel when watching a great prizefight.
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Artwork:
“Los Guerreros” (2003) – charcoal (conté crayon) & white pencil ✍🏼
August 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
August 27th is International Boxing Day. 🥊
Boxing is my favorite sport. Few things in all sports compare to the thrill and excitement I feel when watching a great prizefight.
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Artwork:
“Los Guerreros” (2003) – charcoal (conté crayon) & white pencil ✍🏼
Boxing is my favorite sport. Few things in all sports compare to the thrill and excitement I feel when watching a great prizefight.
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Artwork:
“Los Guerreros” (2003) – charcoal (conté crayon) & white pencil ✍🏼
August 26th is Mother Teresa’s birthday. 🎂
She was a missionary nun who dedicated her life to helping the sick and gave "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.”
Rest in Peace, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. 🕊️
1910-1997
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Artwork:
“Mother Teresa” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
She was a missionary nun who dedicated her life to helping the sick and gave "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.”
Rest in Peace, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. 🕊️
1910-1997
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Artwork:
“Mother Teresa” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
August 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
August 26th is Mother Teresa’s birthday. 🎂
She was a missionary nun who dedicated her life to helping the sick and gave "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.”
Rest in Peace, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. 🕊️
1910-1997
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Artwork:
“Mother Teresa” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
She was a missionary nun who dedicated her life to helping the sick and gave "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.”
Rest in Peace, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. 🕊️
1910-1997
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Artwork:
“Mother Teresa” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
‘Muhammad Ali’
(Sybille Titeux de la Croix & Amazing Améziane) 📖
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(Sybille Titeux de la Croix & Amazing Améziane) 📖
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August 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM
‘Muhammad Ali’
(Sybille Titeux de la Croix & Amazing Améziane) 📖
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(Sybille Titeux de la Croix & Amazing Améziane) 📖
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On July 20th, we remember the life of martial artist and philosopher Bruce Lee. ⭐️
He is widely credited with helping to change the way Asians are presented in American films.
Rest in Power, Lee Jun Fan. 🐉
1940-1973
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
He is widely credited with helping to change the way Asians are presented in American films.
Rest in Power, Lee Jun Fan. 🐉
1940-1973
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
July 21, 2026 at 2:01 AM
On July 20th, we remember the life of martial artist and philosopher Bruce Lee. ⭐️
He is widely credited with helping to change the way Asians are presented in American films.
Rest in Power, Lee Jun Fan. 🐉
1940-1973
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
He is widely credited with helping to change the way Asians are presented in American films.
Rest in Power, Lee Jun Fan. 🐉
1940-1973
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
“Esperanza” (2006) – charcoal (conté crayon) ✍🏼
With hope and determination, we can accomplish the impossible.
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With hope and determination, we can accomplish the impossible.
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July 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
“Esperanza” (2006) – charcoal (conté crayon) ✍🏼
With hope and determination, we can accomplish the impossible.
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With hope and determination, we can accomplish the impossible.
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July 7th is Global Forgiveness Day. 🫱🏾🫲🏼
Hate is poison. It corrupts our spirit and eats at our soul.
Life is too short to waste time hating on others. Forgive and move on to better things. Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
Hate is poison. It corrupts our spirit and eats at our soul.
Life is too short to waste time hating on others. Forgive and move on to better things. Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
July 8, 2026 at 1:31 AM
July 7th is Global Forgiveness Day. 🫱🏾🫲🏼
Hate is poison. It corrupts our spirit and eats at our soul.
Life is too short to waste time hating on others. Forgive and move on to better things. Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
Hate is poison. It corrupts our spirit and eats at our soul.
Life is too short to waste time hating on others. Forgive and move on to better things. Forgiveness frees us from the burden of hate.
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Artwork:
“Paz” (1996) – color pencil ✍🏼
July 6th is Frida Kahlo’s birthday. 🎂
She is viewed as a feminist icon for living her life exactly as she wanted, despite her physical and social limitations. ⭐️
Rest in Power, Frida. 🌹
1907–1954
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Artwork:
“Frida Kahlo” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
She is viewed as a feminist icon for living her life exactly as she wanted, despite her physical and social limitations. ⭐️
Rest in Power, Frida. 🌹
1907–1954
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Artwork:
“Frida Kahlo” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
July 7, 2026 at 6:47 AM
July 6th is Frida Kahlo’s birthday. 🎂
She is viewed as a feminist icon for living her life exactly as she wanted, despite her physical and social limitations. ⭐️
Rest in Power, Frida. 🌹
1907–1954
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Artwork:
“Frida Kahlo” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
She is viewed as a feminist icon for living her life exactly as she wanted, despite her physical and social limitations. ⭐️
Rest in Power, Frida. 🌹
1907–1954
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Artwork:
“Frida Kahlo” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
Here’s to Birthright Citizenship. ⭐️
Happy Fourth of July! 🎉
Happy Fourth of July! 🎉
July 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Here’s to Birthright Citizenship. ⭐️
Happy Fourth of July! 🎉
Happy Fourth of July! 🎉
July 3rd is National Eat Your Beans Day. 🫘
Beans are full of nutrients, rich in fiber, and provide healthier proteins than meat. They are a major component in the daily diet of people living in blue zones around the world.
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Artwork:
“Busy Beans” (1997) – color pencil ✍🏼
Beans are full of nutrients, rich in fiber, and provide healthier proteins than meat. They are a major component in the daily diet of people living in blue zones around the world.
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Artwork:
“Busy Beans” (1997) – color pencil ✍🏼
July 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
July 3rd is National Eat Your Beans Day. 🫘
Beans are full of nutrients, rich in fiber, and provide healthier proteins than meat. They are a major component in the daily diet of people living in blue zones around the world.
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Artwork:
“Busy Beans” (1997) – color pencil ✍🏼
Beans are full of nutrients, rich in fiber, and provide healthier proteins than meat. They are a major component in the daily diet of people living in blue zones around the world.
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Artwork:
“Busy Beans” (1997) – color pencil ✍🏼
July 1st is International Joke Day. 🤡
Our corrupt and self-serving president has profited more than $2 BILLION last year alone off his presidency.
The joke’s on us. 🤦🏻♂️
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“You’re Fired!” (2020) – computer art 🖼️
Our corrupt and self-serving president has profited more than $2 BILLION last year alone off his presidency.
The joke’s on us. 🤦🏻♂️
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“You’re Fired!” (2020) – computer art 🖼️
July 2, 2026 at 1:20 AM
July 1st is International Joke Day. 🤡
Our corrupt and self-serving president has profited more than $2 BILLION last year alone off his presidency.
The joke’s on us. 🤦🏻♂️
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“You’re Fired!” (2020) – computer art 🖼️
Our corrupt and self-serving president has profited more than $2 BILLION last year alone off his presidency.
The joke’s on us. 🤦🏻♂️
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“You’re Fired!” (2020) – computer art 🖼️
‘Message to Aztlán’
(Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales) 📖
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(Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales) 📖
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June 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
‘Message to Aztlán’
(Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales) 📖
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(Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales) 📖
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