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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
March 31, 2020

Issue No. 7
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello,

We hope you are safe and well. LULAC is here for you and we are excited to share
LULAC@Home. Catch up with our recent virtual events, plus the latest from our
national programs.

By Diego Tum-Monge

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Our Top Story

* COVID-19 Update, One-Page Resources, and LULAC@Home

LULAC In Action

* TONIGHT: Working on Media

* Upcoming: LULAC Relief Campaign

* Recent Virtual Events

Empower Through Access

* National Programs Update

* Ford Driving Dreams

* All of Us Research Program: EMERGE 2020 Recap

In Latino News

* COVID-19 & Elections: Next Elections and Election Security

* News You Should Know

* Press Releases

Highlights At Hand

* Book Highlight: Ricardo Ortiz

* Social Media

Our Top Story

Here is what you should know.

COVID-19 Update

The U.S. now leads the world with more than 160,000 confirmed cases. Nearly half
of the existing and new cases in the U.S. [ [link removed] ]
are in the state of New York. Other states are expanding testing and major cities
like Los Angeles [ [link removed] ]
are bracing for a surge in the number of cases. See the number of reported cases
in your area with this interactive map. [ [link removed] ]

The President has signed a $2 trillion economic bill that includes stimulus
checks, unemployment coverage, federal student loan assistance, and more. The New
York Times [ [link removed] ]
shared answers to frequently asked questions about the relief plan. Here is their
Hub for Help [ [link removed] ]
with more details on how you may be able to receive assistance with unemployment
insurance, paid sick leave, federal student loans, mortgage or rent payments,
utilities and phone service bills, and more.

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One-Page Resources

LULAC has put together four resources that share health information from the CDC
in English AND Spanish. Download and share the copies here:

* Stop the Spread || Detenga La Propagación [ [link removed] ]

* Symptoms || Síntomas [ [link removed] ]

* Getting Tested || Hacerse La Prueba [ [link removed] ]

* I’m Sick || Estoy Enfermo [ [link removed] ]

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LULAC@Home

Communities of color are most at risk by COVID-19 due to unemployment, health
insurance, and low-income risks. Many people have come to LULAC with questions
and concerns about their jobs being lost, food insecurity, and more. Others in
our community are entirely unsure of how to get any answers or resources.
Information is difficult to find and it is not always reaching the people who
need it most.

LULAC has launched the LULAC@Home [ [link removed] ] website to help
fill these gaps. Our goal is to compile vital information and resources that are
easy to use and language accessible. The webpage offers our communities
up-to-date and streamlined information in these clear and organized sections:

* I Need Help [ [link removed] ] - You can find
resources to get assistance around financial, unemployment, and food needs.
We are here to provide support.

* I Want to Help [ [link removed] ] - Make a
difference by donating or volunteering for our community in need.

* Health and Well-Being [ [link removed] ] - Physical,
emotional and mental health is important now more than ever. Here are some
resources that can help.

* Elder Care [ [link removed] ] - Learn the special
measures to care for older adults and family members. We’ve included
resources around health, benefits, and more.

* Children, Teens and Families [ [link removed] ] - Find
parent and caregiver guides with information explaining COVID-19 to children,
anti-bias education, and distance learning.

* Virtual Events and Learning [ [link removed] ] - Here is
how you can join conference calls or virtual meetings for updates, partner
opportunities, and activities.

* Advocacy [ [link removed] ] - Engage with our list of
steps you can take to get involved or stay informed in our national advocacy.

* What Partners Are Doing [ [link removed] ] - Gain from
these available resources regarding bilingual information access, internet
access, phone service, and employment.

* News [ [link removed] ] - Stay informed with the latest
news and updates from LULAC on COVID-19.

We will continue to add and organize more information and resources on our
website. Are there resources you want to see that could benefit our communities
but are not yet on our website? Send us your suggestions to
[email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

We wish safety and well-being to you and your family.

LULAC In Action

Events and more ways to get involved with LULAC.

Working with Media During COVID-19

TODAY, March 31; 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)

Why is it important to engage the media for your events? How do you put together
an effective event for news media? What are reporters looking for and what works
best in creating interest?

Join David Cruz, LULAC Communications Director in a community discussion about
telling your stories effectively. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions
and will receive a ready-to-use Media Toolkit.

Please join us from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
[link removed] [ [link removed] ]

You can also dial in using your phone.
+1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 561-258-165

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now [ [link removed] ]
and be ready when your first meeting starts.

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Upcoming: LULAC’s Relief Campaign

LULAC has received countless questions and concerns from community members across
the country. Also, many leaders have reached out to ask how they can help. We’re
listening, we see you, and we want to help.

Our members and councils have overcome the challenges and we believe that our
communities are empowered when mobilized to provide real solutions in their
communities. Stay tuned for our launch of a LULAC Relief Campaign as our
communities prepare to grapple with the uncertainties of this spreading crisis.

You can join our national network by forwarding your local support to the LULAC
Programs Department at [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

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#SupportNurses Twitter Chat
RECAP: Friday, March 27

LULAC participated in a twitter chat to highlight the experiences of Latino
nurses in the fight against COVID-19. Click here [ [link removed] ]
to go back to read the #SupportNurses [ [link removed] ]
twitter chat hosted by Phone2Action in partnership with the National Association
of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). LULAC’s Vanessa Cardenas, Senior Advisor to the CEO,
represented LULAC as a virtual panelist [ [link removed] ]
for the twitter chat.

This was the takeaway: We rise as a community to support the thousands of DACA
and Latino nurses who care for us. Everyone can do their part by getting
informed, staying healthy, mitigating the spread of COVID-19, and advocating for
the medical support nurses desperately need. Nurses are not alone because we are
all here to support them in every way we can.

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COVID-19 Tele-Town Hall
RECAP: Friday, March 27

The National Council on Aging hosted a national tele-town hall event to provide
information, resources, and guidance on COVID-19. This event focused on
galvanizing efforts from national partners for our aging populations. In
particular, people with chronic conditions who are most at risk of health
complications during this critical time.

Also, important points discussed included misinformation, gaps of communication
in aging communities and the true impact of COVID-19 on aging populations. The
panelists who participated were:

* Sandy Markwood, CEO, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)

* Sindy Benavides, CEO, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC

* Jenna McDavid, National Director, Diverse Elders Coalition

* Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America

* Michael Soto, Executive Director, Equality Arizona

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You can submit your virtual event, or follow and share other events through our
LULAC calendar! [ [link removed] ]

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.

COVID-19’s Impact on National Programs

Currently, LULAC National in-person program activities are being suspended until
further notice. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other national public
health officials are providing guidance which LULAC is taking into consideration
to protect our communities, members, and staff.

In the meantime, LULAC will be working diligently to prepare the fresh,
innovative programs for which it is known, so that we can resume our work with
the same level of quality and enthusiasm that has guided our organization for the
past 25 years. We thank you for your patience!

For questions or assistance, contact [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ]

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Programming Update: Ford Driving Dreams

LULAC and Ford Fund are putting the health and safety of our students, members,
and partners first in response to the school closures and “stay safe, stay home”
ordinances while cases of the COVID-19 continue to increase. As a result, all
Ford Fund Signature programs scheduled through the end of April 2020 will be
postponed, including the evaluation of the Ford Driving Dreams RFP. We will
continue to evaluate programs scheduled after this time in a manner consistent
with company directives and guidance from health agencies and other experts. We
will be updating new applicants and current program participants on any
developments.

Again, your safety is our top priority, LULAC and the Ford Fund are working
diligently to respond appropriately to the rapidly-changing situation while
continuing to serve Latino communities across the nation. The Ford Driving Dreams
Alumni Network will receive the opportunity to apply for COVID-19 Response
stipends to support Hispanic students during the pandemic and provide relief
efforts in their communities.

For questions, contact [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

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RECAP: All of US Research Program at EMERGE 2020

On February 25-27, 2020 LULAC hosted its 2020 Emerge Conference at the AT&T Forum
for Technology, Entertainment and Policy in Washington, DC. More than 150
students from across the United States and Puerto Rico attended the conference
where they also received training in civic engagement, advocacy and professional
development.

The All of Us Research Program invited attendees from across the U.S. to
participate and help build one of the largest and most diverse health databases
of its kind. Students learned about how their biology, lifestyle, and environment
affect health. Also, they increased their own awareness on how they can do their
part in aiding the development of better treatment and research to prevent and
treat disease.

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

In Latino News

Have you heard?

Upcoming Elections
Many states have taken measures to protect citizens from exposure during the
COVID-19 outbreak. Here are the latest updates and what you should keep an eye
on.

14 states postpone primaries amid COVID-19 [ [link removed] ]

This includes: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wyoming and
Puerto Rico.

Wisconsin Primaries [ [link removed] ]

Wisconsin officials are still holding their primary on Tuesday, April 7 of next
week. Governor Tony Evers called for absentee ballots last Friday, but lawmakers
say it is nearly impossible to send 3.3 million absentee ballots in time to
registered voters.

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News and Updates

Coronavirus is newest threat to Latinos' census response, as groups pivot on
outreach [ [link removed] ]

Monday, March 30; NBC News reports: “As the coronavirus had taken its toll, local
officials, like others around the country, have been forced to pivot from planned
in-person events that were crucial to improving census response rates in Latino
communities like Dove Springs.”

Here's who doesn't qualify for a coronavirus stimulus check [ [link removed] ]

Monday, March 30; Business Insider shares the various groups that would not
qualify for a stimulus check. This includes dependent adults such as college
students, as well as people without a Social Security number.

Stimulus checks are coming — here's how to make sure you get yours quickly [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, March 26; NBC News states the qualifications of receiving a stimulus
check and what you could do to get one quickly. Simply put: you need to be up to
date on your taxes before you can get a check. Find out what that might mean for
you and low-income Americans who might not typically file taxes.

Undocumented immigrants working on pandemic's front line fear for health and home [ [link removed] ]

Monday, March 30; Join USA TODAY reporting the stories of DACA recipients
“working in the healthcare field in California, Florida, Texas and in the suburbs
of New York City, where the coronavirus has hit hardest.”

Mira: ¿Cómo pueden recibir ayuda los inmigrantes indocumentados en tiempos de
coronavirus? [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, March 26; CNN reporta: “Líderes de grupos pro-inmigrantes
indocumentados están preocupados que el paquete de ayuda del gobierno no incluye
ayuda para ellos. Gustavo Valdés habló con el presidente de LULAC [Domingo
Garcia].”

The Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Unique Problems for Latinx Communities [ [link removed] ]

Monday, March 23; Zora, a Medium publication, shares: “The nation’s largest
minority group [latinos] faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to
accessing health care.” Zora points out that this is especially true for our
undocumented communities.

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LULAC Statements & Press Releases

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [ [link removed] ]
Sunday, March 29

LULAC Urges Congress To Step Up And Address People Left Out Of Senate $2 Trillion
Stimulus Bill [ [link removed] ]
Thursday, March 26 [ [link removed] ]

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

At Hand: Highlights of the Week

Here are some Highlights of the Week.

Latino Discovery Hub
Look here to find new authors, stories, artists, podcasts, and social influencers
who helped shape the identities, cultures, and thoughts of your fellow readers.

Ricardo Ortiz’s “Latinx Literature Now” [ [link removed] ]
Los Angeles Review of Books: “Latinidad in the Age of Trump”

Rene Hudson writes in this book review: “Our current political moment may be
characterized by fear and disbelief as Latinx futures appear to be foreclosed and
negated, but Ortiz presents a theory of latinidad that offers hope by opening up
new horizons of study.”

Share your suggestions at [email protected]

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Engage with us online.

Use @LULAC and #LULAC for a chance to be in the next issue of La Liga!

Local councils are rising to the challenges in their communities. Salinas LULAC
Council #2055 partnered with local food banks to safely distribute food to those
in need.

This generation is not letting an outbreak keep them from being leaders. LULAC
Youth Council #2102 joined together in a conference call to learn about volunteer
opportunities.

Our partners at MMTC highlighted LULAC’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill for their
recent newsletter. We cannot do the work we do without dedicated partners like
MMTC.

LULAC has received positive coverage of our new LULAC@Home [ [link removed] ]
website full of insightful and accessible resources for our community. We need
your help to continue to share this with those who may need it.

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That’s it for now. Stay safe and see you again next Tuesday.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* We’ve been updating LULAC@Home [ [link removed] ] thanks to your
amazing recommendations. Keep sharing your ideas with us at
[email protected]!

* Follow us on Twitter [ [link removed] ] for new updates about
virtual events and more.

* La Liga has now been scheduled for every Tuesday at 10 a.m Eastern starting
on April 7. Stay tuned for more regular scheduling!

* Look ahead [ [link removed] ] to joining
us in Dallas, Texas for LULAC’s Latinos Living Healthy “Feria de Salud”
(translated “Health Fair”).

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