La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
April 9, 2020

Issue No. 8
LULAC.org

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

TABLE OF CONTENT
Our Top Story

• COVID-19 Update

LULAC In Action

• LULAC Virtual Town Hall
• New Small Business Resources & Recorded Event

Empower Through Access

• National Programs Update
• Grow with Google
• Access from AT&T
• Ford Driving Dreams

In Latino News

• COVID-19 & Elections: Wisconsin, Alaska
• News You Should Know
• Press Releases

Highlights At Hand

• Latino Discovery Hub: Latina to Latina (Podcast)
• Social Media

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. See the number of reported cases in your area with this interactive map.

New York has been the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S. On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed his hopes 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. With that, it has lifted major restrictions in Wuhan, which has been under lockdown since late January.

A worldwide scientific effort 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.”

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 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

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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.

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. 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 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.

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]

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.

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 for Spanish.

Download and share the information here: Englsih / Spanish

*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.*

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.

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.

Wisconsin primaries

The primary election for Wisconsin was help in-person this past Tuesday. The New York Times reported: “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.

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.

News and Updates

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.”

LULAC Statements & Press Releases

Today’s the Day! ¡Hágase Contar Hoy!

Wednesday, April 1

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.

Latina to Latina
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, 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.”

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