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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
April 9, 2020

Issue No. 8
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello,

We have more news on COVID-19! We had two live events yesterday: a Grow With
Google virtual workshop and a National Town Hall with Domingo Garcia, LULAC
National President. Here is the latest.

By Diego Tum-Monge

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Our Top Story [ #Our_Top_Story ]

* COVID-19 Update

LULAC In Action [ #LULAC_In_Action ]

* LULAC Virtual Town Hall

* New Small Business Resources & Recorded Event

Empower Through Access [ #Empower_Through_Access ]

* National Programs Update

* Grow with Google

* Access from AT&T

* Ford Driving Dreams

In Latino News [ #In_Latino_News ]

* COVID-19 & Elections: Wisconsin, Alaska

* News You Should Know

* Press Releases

Highlights At Hand [ #Highlights_At_Hand ]

* Latino Discovery Hub: Latina to Latina (Podcast)

* Social Media

[ #Highlights_At_Hand ] Our Top Story

Here is what you should know.

COVID-19 Update

The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. now tops more than 400,000 people.
Also, the number of deaths from COVID-19 reaches past 10,000 [ [link removed] ] .
See the number of reported cases in your area with this interactive map [ [link removed] ] .

New York has been the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S. On Monday, Gov.
Andrew Cuomo expressed his hopes [ [link removed] ]
of a potential plateau in the rate of deaths, which had stayed “effectively flat”
for a short period. On Tuesday, Cuomo said 731 more people died from COVID-19,
which The New York Times describes as “the largest single-day increase in deaths
from the coronavirus since the crisis began.”

As a positive note on the world’s effort to combat COVID-19, China reported its
first day on Tuesday with no new deaths from the virus [ [link removed] ] .
With that, it has lifted major restrictions in Wuhan, which has been under
lockdown since late January.

A worldwide scientific effort
[ [link removed] ] has
rallied together and created a “global collaboration unlike any in history,”
reported the New York Times. “Never before, researchers say, have so many experts
in so many countries focused simultaneously on a single topic and with such
urgency. Nearly all other research has ground to a halt.”

[ [link removed] ] LULAC
In Action

Events and more ways to get involved with LULAC.

LULAC Virtual Town Hall

TOMORROW: Wednesday, April 8; 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST

LULAC hosted a virtual town hall that turned out to be a valuable conversation on
the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the latino community. Our panel of special
guests provided an overview of the latest government response including the next
steps we can take to stay safe, healthy and supported during the crisis. Plus,
our speakers shared resources and details on the government relief programs
available to individuals and small businesses.

A final recording of the event will be posted on our website [ LULAC.org ] later
today.

Speakers included:

* Domingo Garcia: National President, LULAC

* Joaquin Castro: United States Representative (TX 20th District)

* Genoveva Ollervides O’Neill, MD: Clinical Faculty Physician, University of
Washington School of Medicine

* Ramiro A. Cavazos: President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce

Follow LULAC on social media and never miss our notifications for live events
like this!

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New Small Business Resources and Events

Find our existing Small Business Resources in “Get Help” section of the
LULAC@Home website [ [link removed] ] .

Grow With Google Small Business Fund

The Opportunity Finance Network and Google are now partnering to bring small
business owners the Grow with Google Small Business Fund. [ [link removed] ]
They will be helping deliver a total of $125 million in funds to provide
assistance to small businesses and nonprofits hit hardest by the COVID-19
pandemic.

En Español:

Apoyo y Recursos de Gobierno a Pequeñas Empresas Afectadas por COVID-19

Únete a Camino Financiero [ [link removed] ] para
ver este curso virtual grabada. El Sr. Sean Salas explica lo que necesitas saber
sobre la Asistencia de Gobierno frente a COVID-19. Salas es un graduado de la
Universidad de Harvard y experto en finanzas. Vealo aquí [ [link removed] ] .

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

[ [link removed] ] Empower Through Access

Programs and opportunities to bring back to your communities.

LULAC National Programs & COVID-19

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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Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

Yesterday: Wednesday, April 8

LULAC’s Alberto Vargas, Program Coordinator, and Lili Salazar, a member of
Washington’s LULAC Council 47013, hosted a virtual workshop on how to use Google
to increase customer traffic for your small business. Our attendees found it
valuable to learn about “Google My Business” for advertising and to listen to the
creative solutions available to anyone online.

This event was not recorded. Email Alberto at [email protected] with your
questions or for more information on future events like this.

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Access from AT&T

Now, more than ever, it is important for you to be connected to the Internet to
stay in touch with your family, friends, work and school. A new program called
“Access” from AT&Tis offering you an affordable way to stay in touch by expanding
eligibility requirements and offering two months of free internet service to new
customers who order Access by 4/30/20 ($5/mo. or $10/mo. + taxes and fees
thereafter, depending on your speed).

More details at att.com/access or call (855) 220-5211. Or go to Att.com/acceso [ [link removed] ]
for Spanish.

Download and share the information here: Englsih [ [link removed] ]
/ Spanish [ [link removed] ]

*Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T Internet services. Not all
speeds available in all areas. Pricing subject to change. Service subject to
Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms.*

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Ford Driving Dreams

COVID-19 Response Grants

The Ford Motor Company Fund is responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public
health crisis. The philanthropic arm of Ford is working to provide assistance
through its national partner nonprofits to support quickly and effectively during
this rapidly changing situation while continuing to serve Latino communities
across the nation. Ford Driving Dreams, in collaboration with LULAC, will be
providing 50 grants to LULAC councils in the Ford Driving Dreams Network to
support Hispanic students during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide relief efforts
in their communities.

Also, the Ford Fund and Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford will
match $500,000 in donations to community organizations in the fight against
COVID-19. Funds raised will support community projects focused on addressing
hunger, shelter and mobility needs, providing educational resources, or
delivering critical medical supplies and services in more than 20 countries.

To learn more about the matching program, volunteer projects and online resources
for people of all ages who are being advised to are stay home, go to
fordfund.org/covid19 [ [link removed] ] .

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

[ [link removed] ] In Latino News

Have you heard?

Upcoming Elections [ [link removed] ]

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.

Wisconsin primaries

The primary election for Wisconsin was help in-person this past Tuesday. The New
York Times reported [ [link removed] ] :
“the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the state’s governor cannot postpone
Tuesday’s elections because of concerns about the coronavirus, a decision that
throws into chaos a presidential primary and nearly 4,000 local contests.”
Results will not be published until April 13.

[ [link removed] ] Alaska
Democratic primary

In-person voting has been canceled in Alaska and was originally set for April 4.
Now, Alaskans will be able to send their ballots entirely by mail until tomorrow,
April 10. Get your mail-in ballot for Alaska [ [link removed] ] .

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News and Updates

Education levels of recent Latino immigrants in the U.S. reached new highs as of
2018 [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, April 7; A Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data
reports: “The educational attainment of recently arrived Latino immigrants in the
United States has reached its highest level in at least three decades, reflecting
changes in where immigrants are coming from and rising education levels in Latin
America and other regions.”

Testing in the U.S. has been hampered by overwhelming demand and shortages in
materials. [ [link removed] ]

Monday, April 6; The New York Times stated: “Even as new and faster tests become
available, lengthy delays to obtain results continue and test materials are
running low, compounding the crises hospitals are facing.”

Opinion: How Congress can protect a vital segment of our workforce [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, April 5; Saket Soni writes: “The $2 trillion stimulus bill excludes an
estimated 10.5 million undocumented immigrants from life-saving support. Because
our government does not recognize them as Americans...the stimulus bill fails to
protect one of the most vital segments of the workforce.”

Why the coronavirus crisis will expand America's racial wealth gap [ [link removed] ]

Friday, April 3; CNN Business detailed: “The Great Recession did significant
damage to Americans families' assets, but Brown said so far the coronavirus is
having a greater effect on Americans' ability to pay their day-to-day bills.”

A 3,000% jump in jobless claims has devastated the US job market [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, April 2; CNN Business announced: “6.6 million US workers filed for
their first week of unemployment benefits in the week ending March 28, according
to the Department of Labor — a new historic high.”

Coronavirus se propaga en las cárceles de ICE, reportan más contagios [ [link removed] ]

Martes, el 31 de Marzo; La Opinión reporta: “Un hombre de 33 años de edad
originario de República Dominicana y otro de 45 años de Guatemala, ambos
detenidos en cárceles de la Oficina para el Control de Inmigración y Aduanas
(ICE) resultaron positivos a la prueba del coronavirus, informaron las
autoridades.”

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LULAC Statements & Press Releases

Today’s the Day! ¡Hágase Contar Hoy! [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, April 1

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

[ mailto:[email protected] ] Highlights At Hand

Here are some moments of the week you might have missed.

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.

[ [link removed] ]
Latina to Latina [ [link removed] ]
Join host Alicia Menendez and other amazing Latinas each week.

“In often-hilarious and always-revealing episodes, Alicia Menendez and her guests
take on the challenges of existing, and then thriving, as Latinas. They talk
about everything, from growing their companies and careers, caring for their
families, and breaking down the systems that keep many of us out. Through the
laughter and sometimes tears, these intimate conversations feel like we’re
listening to and learning from our most trusted friend.”

Latina to Latina is “Latina-owned, produced, and made with love.” Listen to their
most recent 98th episode with Cecilia Muñoz [ [link removed] ] ,
where they talk about her new memoir, More Than Ready. In this episode, Cecilia
“shares the wisdom she has collected and encourages us to step up in big ways.”

Share your favorite Latino-owned podcasts 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!

LNESC Austin has adapted well to social distancing guidelines, as they continue
to have online meetings and workshops.

Our community took to social media to share about our Virtual Town Hall
yesterday. A big thanks to all of you that were able to join us!

We love to see our community share our events!

San Benito LULAC Council 3084 held a food drive over the weekend for their local
farmworkers. It’s amazing to see what councils can do together.

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Thanks for reading! That’s it for now.

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for more highlights about our local councils!

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