Category Archives — "Politics & Opinions"

Essay I wrote for the Tiki Tiki Blog … “Being Cuban, One Afternoon at a Time” Being Cuban. Being Woman. Being Lesbian. These are all concrete identifiable experiences for me that melt into a puddle of vagueness whenever I try to grab them and hand them over to someone else for understanding. But, I think ...

Meyng, am I pooped. (*Meyng is the pronunciation of “Man” in Cuban English ;p)  A lot has happened in the last 2 weeks.  Occupy LA, Moving, B-Job Hunting aka search for a Pay-Da’-Billz-Gig, The amazing art exhibit “Colonialism: The Collective Unconscious” as curated by brilliant performance artist, painter and fellow Cuban-American sister Lili Bernard, Baby ...

Over the years, navigating, and braving, the mountainous shape-shifting literary and cinematic waters has proven to be an exciting yet harrowing adventure. There have been many periods, especially at the beginning of my career, in which I’ve felt completely alone and defeated.  I’m grateful to say that the disconnection and powerlessness I originally felt as ...

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Check out the post “Dear Dios: A Cuban-American Movie”, which I wrote for popular blog “Gabriella Hewitt” in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  Hope you enjoy the read! “Dear Dios: A Cuban-American Movie” by Vanessa Libertad Garcia I once gave my feature screenplay Dear Dios, in one of its early draft stages, to a good ...

Reposted — Courtesy of Celeste Kim who also reposted.  Please repost and let’s keep spreading the idea!!!: “This is very appropriate in light of what is going on !!! Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only ...

My article on The Annenberg Space for Photography’s “Beauty CULTure” Exhibit is now available at Spike Magazine.  Written by me ;p & edited by the amazing Jason Weaver. Please enjoy the read & my pictures from the exhibit: “Female Stockholm Syndrome: Beauty CULTure“ Vanessa Libertad Garcia drops into Los Angeles’ stunning Annenberg Space for Photography ...

- Photo By Rob Hans Tweets I posted regarding 9/11: 1) One of the saddest parts about 9/11 is all the crooked politicians pretending they care about our civilian casualties… 2) Bush, Clinton, Obama using 9/11 as PERFECT photo op = regurgitation of my delicious & affordable fresh n’ easy meal. Politicians make me PUKE. ...