Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

This 18-year-old center, located on San Pedro Street, is devoted to cultural and political activities. Cultural art programs help in promoting social justice, which this organization strives for. Issues affecting women, lesbians, gays, the poor and people of the working class are of their prime concern. Various pottery workshops, film festivals and exhibits are also promoted by them. In 1997, it was denied city funding and was labeled as a supporter of homosexual, abortion and anti-family values. However, the center is still going strong, which is a reflection of the support it gets from the common man.