👋🏽 ¡Hola hola, !

¡Buenas tardes y japi viernes ! It's been a week of back-to-school pictures in our feeds, getting screamed at by political pundits (we get it she's better than Trump), and mourning the upcoming loss of summer. So many emotions, here are some positive ones in this week's:

P.O.C.H.O. Stuff Email

​Algo bien for a fun Friday.

Edition: Friday, August 23, 2024​

Picture 📸 • Optimism💖 • Cool Find 🕵🏽‍♂️ • Homework 📝 • Other Stuff 📢

PICTURE: 📸

It's been a while since I last shared my meal online. Not even on Instagram!

I took a picture of my sad tacos in CDMX, that's Mexico City. I call them sad because they're nowhere near as delicious as the bountiful "street tacos" from the San Diego-Tijuana region where they're filled with thick arrachera steak, guac, and the obligatory cilantro, onion, and salsa. In the country's capital, the meat is thin, the fixin's are sparse, and often DIY: ¡No Taquero, that's your job! Amirite!?

OPTIMISM: 💖

"Optimism is the foundation of courage."

— Nicholas Murray Butler

COOL FIND: 🕵🏽‍♂️

Runners get set! The first-ever binational half marathon and 10K comes to life next month. The first-of-its-kind run promises "Many Cultures, One Race" as participants go from San Diego's most southern outlet mall to Playas de Tijuana, that's TJ-shores *wink wink.* Organizers say that this race stands as a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when we unite for a common goal. It’s not just about running; it’s about erasing borders with every step, fostering understanding, and celebrating our shared human spirit. Get more information, see the route, and immigration requirements, and sign up for this historic event online now at binationalrace.com

HOMEWORK: 📝

Heritage Crafts Workshop: Invite friends and family to this one! Set up a crafting station with materials to make traditional crafts from your Mexican and American backgrounds. Get creative and bond over making cultural art together! ✂️🎨

OTHER STUFF: 📢

Have you taken advantage of all the programming in the region associated with the World Design Capital, ? In case you missed it; the binational region of San Diego and Tijuana was awarded the 2024 World Design Capital thanks to many innovations that have fostered creative multicultural collaborations. "San Diego-Tijuana stands as a beacon for designers worldwide, exemplifying the potential of impactful design solutions that transcend language, cultural, geographic, and political barriers to shape a more interconnected and equitable future."

The "World Design Experience" runs Sept. 19 - 25 in San Diego and has a variety of design related programming themes including Global Innovation, Climate & Sustainability, Redesigning Borders, Climate & Sustainability, Arts & Culture and much much more. See the full program, perfectly organized online at SDdesignweek.org/programs.

THANK YOU for continuing to open and read my emails. I am grateful for your attention and online interactions! I hope you enjoyed today's POCHO Stuff Email. See ya next week, have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Tony U

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-your favorite pocho and multicultural marketer.

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