In the News
| Date | News Agency | Article | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2011 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Grandson of Malcolm X disputes new book on the Muslim leader" | Police State Oppression Lecture with Hajj Malcolm Shabbaz |
| 5/21/2011 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Former 'lifer' prisoners discuss life inside, prison reform" | Barrios Unidos' Lifer's Panel at UC Santa Cruz |
| 2/6/2011 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Santa Cruz nonprofit uses classic cars to promote peace" | SC Sentinel covers BU's Classics for Peace Calendar |
| 11/24/2010 | Good Times | "Community Fund: Barrios Unidos" | Profile of several community agencies in Santa Cruz, including Barrios Unidos |
| 11/16/2011 | Good Times | "A Clean Slate" | Dominican Hospital's gang tattoo removal program, with an explanation of the importance of tattoos by BU outreach worker David Beaudry |
| 10/16/2010 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Today marks one year since the Laurel Street gang slaying of 16-year-old Tyler Tenorio" | Small interview with David Beaudry, Barrios Unidos outreach worker |
| 9/23/2010 | City on a Hill Press | "Uniting Youth to Form Community" | The past and present of BU, as told by the UC Santa Cruz student newspaper |
| 8/22/2010 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Way of the peaceful warrior: Barios Unidos fights gang violence with Native American traditions" | Coverage of the fourth annual Warriors Circle retreat |
| 6/18/2010 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Anti-police fliers found near site of Santa Cruz gang homicide draw concern, speculation" | Nane Alejandrez and Carmen Perez talk about BU's relationship with the Santa Cruz Police Department |
| 6/10/2010 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Immigration issues arise at Santa Cruz police meeting about gangs" | OT Quintero discusses how law enforcement partnerships with ICE can lead to fear of reporting crimes |
| 5/2/2010 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Gangs, surf culture intertwine in Santa Cruz, and the result can be violent" | OT Quintero asserts gang violence as a phenomenon that crosses racial lines |
| 3/31/2010 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Cleanup teaches youth the impact of Cesar Chavez" | Barrios Unidos' 2010 Cesar Chavez Day neighborhood clean-up |
| 11/2/2009 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Watsonville residents rally for an end to violence" | Nane Alejandrez addresses a peace and rally march in Watsonville |
| 10/27/2009 | Good Times | Wake-up Call | Coverage of the community response to the 2009 murder of Tyler Tenorio, including statement from Nane Alejandrez |
| 6/28/2009 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Educators, police work together to steer kids away from gang activity" | Profiles how local schools deal with youth gang involvement. Includes interview with OT Quintero |
| 11/2008 | Super Consciousness Magazine | "Peace Warrior: An Interview with Daniel "Nane" Alejandrez" | Profile of founder and executive director, Nane Alejandrez. Discussion includes the history of BU and Nane's work |
| 11/29/2007 | City on a Hill Press | "A Prison Break" | Juvenile justice in Santa Cruz County, and the role that BU plays |
| 10/20/2005 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Foundation recognizes tireless youth worker" | Profile of OT Quintero, Assistant Director |
| 10/19/2005 | Maryland Community Gazette | "From the West Coast, advice on dealing with gangs" | Nane delivers advice to Maryland non-profit |
| 7/25/2005 | Good Times Santa Cruz | "Community in Action: Barrios Unidos" | Short profile/history of Barrios Unidos |
| 3/31/2003 | YES! Magazine | "Urban Peacemaker" | Interview with Nane Alejandrez about BU and his work |
| 9/29/2002 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Behind Bars" | BU's Prison Project at Deuel Vocational Institute (DVI) |
| 6/9/2002 | The Stockton Record | "Danny Glover speaks at DVI event" | BU's 2002 Juneteenth Celebration at Deuel Vocational Institute |
| 5/12/2002 | The Stockton Record | "DVI Celebrates Cinco de Mayo" | Coverage of BU's 2002 Cinco De Mayo celebration at Deuel Vocational Institute |
| 4/4/2002 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "A Healing Circle: Faith-based program uses Native American traditions to steer young men away from gangs, drugs" | Profile of BU's Warriors Circle Retreat program |
| 3/8/2001 | Honolulu Star-Bulletin | "His goal is turning troubled teens" | Nane Alejandrez's 2001 talk; part of the "Peace, Justice, and Environment" series |
| 10/1999 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "This Dream Still Coming True" | Tells the story of BU's move into the current Soquel property |
| March/April 1999 | Sojourners Magazine | "We're in the Forgiving Business" | Sojourners profile of BU, including interviews with OT Quintero, Elizabeth Ayala, and Mary-Lou Rangel |
| Winter 1999 | Colorlines | "Warriors for Peace" | Profile of Barrios Unidos and gang crime in Santa Cruz |
| 8/1998 | The Lutheran | "Peace work" | BU's partnership with national religious groups, such as the Evangelical Lutheran church |
| 11/28/1997 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Pies brighten day for Juvenile Hall youths" | Partnership between BU juvenile hall outreach and Baker's Square pies leads to Thanksgiving celebration |
| 7/1997 | Youth Today | "In BU Shop, there’s More to Job Than Just Stamping Out T-Shirts" | Profile of BU Productions, part of BU's economic justice program. |
| 7/1/1997 | Youth Today | "Organizing a New BU-Style Network" | The formation of the Fairfax county Barrios Unidos, with interview by Fairfax BU co-founder Adrea Ley |
| 5/6/1996 | Santa Cruz Sentinel | "Party Time at Juvenile Hall" | BU's 1997 Cinco de Mayo celebration at Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall |
| February 1996 | Sojourners Magazine | "La Cultura Cura" | Profile of BU and the focus on spirituality and culture |
| ? | ? | "Caged Art: Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos unlocks the talents of prisoners at Pelican Bay" | Coverage of prison art exhibit hosted by Barrios Unidos |