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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
February 8, 2020

Issue No. 3
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello John,

We are extremely proud of LULAC’s community work in Iowa, and have several
important upcoming events including a Presidential Town Hall in Nevada and a
symposium for federal careers in Maryland.

By Diego Tum-Monge

Our Top Story

Here is what you should know.

LULAC Iowa and Voter Outreach

Officials of Iowa are reporting that the Latino population in Iowa increased by
135.8% [ [link removed] ] from
2000-2018. This is why it is more important than ever, in a state with a smaller
Latino population, to ensure that our community has an impactful voice in the
elections--especially when we see the razor close results from the Iowa caucuses
this year [ [link removed] ] .

LULAC has a long history of defending voting rights and empowering Latinos in
Iowa. In 2016, LULAC National and LULAC Iowa’s eighteen councils, led a massive
ground campaign--which included a LULAC “Vote Van” that traveled more than 5,000
miles across the state. The result? Latinos accounted for one out of every eight
Iowa caucus-goers.

Most recently, LULAC worked diligently to identify and register Latino voters
with the close support of LULAC Iowa members. The majority of the Latinos who
were registered by our work are below the age of 35. Joe Henry and Nick Salazar
of Council 307 [ [link removed] ] and 371 are leading LULAC Iowa
in empowering and mobilizing the Latino vote in 2020, which includes the
following:

* Caucus training and mock caucus workshops to educate members of the Latino
community about the caucus process;

* Hosted the LULAC Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum in Des Moines [ [link removed] ]
where members of the local community had an opportunity to listen to the
candidates and ask them questions;

* Organized satellite caucus [ [link removed] ]
locations in the largest Latino communities where the entire caucus process
could be held in Spanish for the first time ever.

Here is what LULAC leadership has to say about these efforts.

Domingo García, LULAC National President: “Our local LULAC councils have invested
years of hard work throughout the state talking to neighbors, hitting the phones,
holding community meetings, and getting Latinos registered to vote. If these
actions don’t encourage candidates to care about what matters to our community,
what will?”

LULAC CEO Sindy Benavides: “The Latino community has grown to become the largest
minority voting block as we begin the 2020 elections process. Every 30 seconds, a
Latino turns 18-years old in this country. These statistics matter everywhere and
even more so in states with smaller populations like Iowa. The results here now
set the tone for the rest of the Democratic presidential primary cycle.”

Thank you to the hundreds of LULAC members and other Latinos from across Iowa who
put in the daily work to get our voices heard in 2020. The success of your
efforts in the state is a testament to all your dedication and commitment . Now,
let’s move forward! Our job continues in other states including Nevada where we
will host the Nevada Town Hall. Visit us for more information and to register. [ [link removed] ]

LULAC In Action

Events and more ways to get involved with LULAC.


LULAC Presidential Town Hall, Las Vegas
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SIGN UP! [ [link removed] ] Due to extreme demand,
registration is mandatory to accommodate attendees.

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FTI Young Professional & Collegiate Symposium [ [link removed] ]
Register by: Friday, February 14

Join LULAC’s Federal Training Institute (FTI) for the “Cultivating Talent for
Tomorrow” Young Professionals & Collegiate Symposium. The event is FREE and will
take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the William H. Natcher Conference
Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

This event is open to all students, career counselors, college staff, recent
graduates and professionals interested in a career in the federal government. We
will provide participants with the proper resources and information necessary to
successfully apply and interview for work in the federal government. To register
visit www.lulac.org/collegesymposium [ [link removed] ] .

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LULAC’S Legislative Conference and Award Gala

We are THREE weeks away from LULAC’s annual Legislative Conference and Award
Gala.

State of Latino America Summit [ [link removed] ]

Join us for this important election-year event where our conversations will
explore priority issues that are impacting the Latino community. Be a part of the
vital discussions with policy experts and elected officials.

Legislative Awards Gala [ [link removed] ]

In the evening, we will highlight key Latino trailblazers at this year’s showcase
event where we recognize notable leaders from key sectors for their work in
empowering and advocating for the Latino Community.

Emerge Latino Conference [ [link removed] ]

Throughout the week’s programs, our future #LatinoLeaders can learn about current
policy issues and how to pursue a career in politics at our Emerge Latino
Conference, as well as its climax, the WeRun Campaign Training Institute [ [link removed] ] .

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Photo Credit: SomosArandas.com.

Can you help my family? [ [link removed] ]

A Latino family from Aurora, Illinois needs our help after being beaten and shot
by thieves during a holiday trip to Mexico just before Christmas. Luis Gutierrez,
52-years old, was driving the family’s SUV at night with his daughter and elderly
father when they were confronted by gunmen at a roadside rest stop. The attackers
demanded their money and possessions, beat the three victims, then forced
Gutierrez into their vehicle. The assailants were arguing about when and where to
kill him because the driver didn't want to clean up the blood from his car.
During the argument, Gutierrez managed to escape but not before being shot twice
leaving him in critical condition. Following their rescue, the family was
airlifted back to the U.S. His son says, “My father has dedicated his life to
protecting his family and providing us with a better future. I am not sure why
this happened to us but I am extremely thankful for the community coming together
to help.” [ [link removed] ]

LULAC has agreed to support this family as we see the struggle they are facing.
Will you join us in supporting Luis and his family?

Submit your local event or stay up-to-date with our LULAC Calendar. [ [link removed] ]

Empower Through Access

Programs and opportunities to bring back to your communities.

Grow with Google Workshops: Business Model
Applications will open later this month.

If you are interested in learning more about applied digital skills or simply
want to pick up a skill with Google Suite, join our Grow with Google workshops
happening throughout eight states. The Grow with Google workshops are designed to
empower aspiring Latino entrepreneurs and small business owners by helping them
to improve their service processes and office administration. The first workshops
are coming up!

Keep a look out for the next Request for Proposals (RFP) on the second phase of
the Grow with Google Workshops which will center on business development in our
community. You will be invited to submit a proposal in mid-February 2020.

For any questions about the Grow with Google workshops or funding opportunities,
reach out to Alberto Vargas, GwG Program Coordinator at [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

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Latina Entrepreneur Academy [ [link removed] ]
Join us for our last two informational calls!

There are two calls coming up for the Latina Entrepreneur Academy. These are
scheduled for Friday, February 14 at 1 p.m. (MST) and Tuesday, February 18 at 2
p.m. (MST). This is your opportunity to connect with us, learn more about the
Academy and how to submit your own application for this RFP cycle.

Call-in number: 866-364-151
Conference Code: 7486909436
Security Pin: 2020

Join us to get answers to any of your questions. For more information or to
download the RFP, please visit www.LULAC.org/academy [ [link removed] ]
or email [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

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Become a Voter Protection Organizer [ [link removed] ]
The Advancement Project is Hiring in Washington, D.C.!

The Advancement Project is dedicated to empowering communities most impacted by
economic and racial injustices. Are you an experienced community organizer with
an interest in voter protection? Become a Voter Protection Organizer to train and
empower local communities.

Support these programs and others by donating today! [ [link removed] ]

In Latino News

Have you heard?

WATCH: In Iowa, How Bernie Sanders Won a Trilingual Satellite Caucus [ [link removed] ]
The Intercept; Thursday, February 6

“I’m very confident that if LULAC would not have stepped up and [advocated for
bilingual sites], the Iowa Democratic Party would not have secured those
bilingual satellite caucuses.”

Meet Veronica Escobar, the Texas Congresswoman Delivering the State of the Union
Rebuttal in Spanish [ [link removed] ]
Remezcla; Tuesday, February 4

“Escobar, who made history in 2017 when she and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) became
the first Latinas elected to Congress from Texas, called the opportunity
‘incredible.’” Watch the spanish Democratic response>> [ [link removed] ]

In a nod to Spanish-speaking Latino voters, Iowa caucus features bilingual sites. [ [link removed] ]
NBC News; Thursday, January 30

“According to LULAC, 1 of every 8 caucus goers in 2016 was Latino. The group has
since focused on voter registration, adding 10,000 new Latino voters, and said
about 70 percent of Latinos in the state are registered.”

‘Othered’ in America: An old story, still playing out daily [ [link removed] ]
AP News; Monday, February 3

“For minorities in the United States — from Latinos to African Americans to
Muslims and beyond — being viewed with suspicion is something that can happen at
any time in a number of ways.”

LULAC Press Releases

LULAC National Leadership Reacts to President Trump’s State of the Union Address [ [link removed] ]
Tuesday, February 4

Trump Continues To Fulfill Racist Agenda With Addition Of New Countries To Travel
Ban [ [link removed] ]
Monday, February 3

LULAC Denounces USCIS Public Charge Rule Implementation [ [link removed] ]
Monday, February 3

Do you have a story for us? Let us know! [ mailto:[email protected] ]

At Hand: Highlights of the Week

Engage with us online.

Tag us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] , Twitter [ [link removed] ] ,
or Instagram [ [link removed] ] using @LULAC and #LULAC for a
chance to be in the next issue of La Liga! Here are the Highlights of the Week.

LULAC’s Iowa efforts are something to talk about.

Veronica joined our leadership in responding to the State of the Union address.

LULAC wants to see Latino history and culture honored with a museum.

Our partners for Mujeres Poderosas joined us in celebrating our successful
workshop in San Antonio.

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Let’s continue to empower all Latinos to use and grow their voices. See you next
week.

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