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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
June 3, 2020

Issue No. 15
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello,

Before anything else, this needs to be said. We stand with our Black brothers,
sisters and non-conforming/non-binary siblings against police brutality,
injustice and racism. #BlackLivesMatter [ [link removed] ]

In case you missed it, take a look at our #SaludTwitter Chat on Latinos and
workplace safety, plus our national virtual conversation on Puerto Rico. Don’t
forget to celebrate our community’s diversity this LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

Here’s what to check out in this issue:

1. DACA and Our Community: Visit “LULAC in Action”

2. What is InformaGente: See “LULAC in Action”

3. Apply for a Ford Driving Dreams COVID-19 Response Grant: Go to “Empower
Through Access"

By Diego Tum-Monge

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JUMP AHEAD

* LULAC In Action [ #LULAC_In_Action ]

* Empower Through Access [ #Empower_Through_Access ]

* In Latino News [ #In_Latino_News ]

* Highlights At Hand [ #Highlights_At_Hand ]

[ #Highlights_At_Hand ] Our Top Story
Here is what you should know.

We Stand With Our Black Community

Let's address systemic and cultural anti-blackness

Our Black community is hurting. Our Black brothers, sisters and siblings have
been living a reality that we cannot claim to understand. Our goal is not to
replace their voices, but rather to uplift them. We acknowledge their pain and
must act in solidarity.

We see you. We hear you. And we stand with you. We stand against racism, hate,
and bigotry. Our collective fight is for equality.

Together, we are confronted with the reality of a history of racial
discrimination and oppression in this country. This has been the narrative that
has dominated our generations as an organization and as a people.

We mourn for the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon
Martin, Anthony Baez, Jessica Hernandez, and all who cannot be named or who were
not seen. Fear and anger do not come close to describing the deeply rooted
emotions that ravage our country today.

We must take action to claim our existence. We must build stronger alliances in
our lives and support those on the front lines. It is our duty to speak up
against injustice, challenge and change the systems of institutional oppression.
As importantly, remember to vote in primaries and this November 3rd and urge
everyone else you know to do the same.

Anti-blackness is real. For too long we have failed to acknowledge our own
African and indigenous roots. We must do what we can to intentionally live with
that awareness and guide others to discover it. Only by acknowledging the
injustices can we begin to believe that change is possible.

In the coming weeks, LULAC will be working to uplift the voices of Black leaders
and the efforts of racial-justice partner organizations. Our aim is to share our
platforms to also highlight the needs of our Black community. We have had
conversations with leaders of organizations such as the National Urban League to
lend our support, but we need your help.

Email us and share local/national efforts that we can help amplify. [ mailto:[email protected] ]
This can include: bail funds, calls to action, donation links, and more. While we
may not be able to achieve it all at once, this movement is something we can
build upon together.

#BlackLivesMatter

[ mailto:[email protected] ] LULAC In Action
Events, advocacy, and ways to get involved.

Together With Puerto Rico

A LIVE town hall with community and elected leaders.

This virtual Town Hall focused on how the island of Puerto Rico is being impacted
by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and why it is important to prioritize the needs of
the island in the next stimulus package. You can view the conversation at
LULAC.org/covid19/live [ [link removed] ] , or you can join the
conversation by sharing your thoughts via our Facebook stream [ [link removed] ] .

Moderator:

* David Cruz, LULAC Communications Director

Panelists:

* Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President

* Sindy Benavides, LULAC National CEO

* Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator (D-VA)

* María "Mayita" Meléndez, Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico

* Denise L. Santos, President, Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico

* Michelle M. Hernández De Fraley, PH.D., Colonel (Retired)

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

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#SaludTues Tweetchat

Latinos and Workplace Safety Amid COVID-19

It’s National Safety Awareness Month! For this #SaludTues, hosted every Tuesday,
LULAC will join Salud America to discuss ways to provide support and promote a
healthy environment for Latino workers and their loved ones amid the COVID-19
pandemic.

Event Details:

* WHERE: Look back on Twitter with #SaludTues [ [link removed] ]

* HOST: @SaludAmerica

* CO-HOSTS: Public Health Maps founded by epidemiologist Edward Vallejo
(@PublicHealthMap), Momsrising (@MomsRising), Momsrising’s Spanish Account
Mamas Con Poder (@MamasConPoder),

Continue the conversation by adding your comments, tips, and stories as we
explore:

* How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Latino workers and the economy

* How we can promote good mental health and safety among Latino workers

* Policies and ways to promote workplace safety for Latinos and other frontline
workers

Visit Salud-America.org for more information. [ [link removed] ]

About #SaludTues:

#SaludTues is a health equity tweetchat especially focused on the Latino
population at 12p CT/1p ET every Tuesday hosted by the @SaludAmerica program at
the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio.

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DACA and our Community

A decision is right around the corner [ [link removed] ]
in the Supreme Court. This decision may well determine the future of almost
650,000 Dreamers across the country. It will decide whether deserving people who
call America home will be allowed to “continue to receive temporary protection
from deportation and work permits.”

Our goal is to make sure our DACA community is supported, no matter the decision.
That’s why we want to hear from you if you are a DACA recipient. Send us an email
to connect with us and share your story! [ mailto:[email protected] ]

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A North Texas Regional Meeting on COVID-19

A conversation on the impact of COVID-19 in the area.

Take a moment and view this virtual conversation [ [link removed] ]
between Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President, and Dr. Roberto De La Cruz,
Executive VP and Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Health & Hospital System.

In this meeting we:

* Shared what is happening based on local statistics.

* Expanded on what’s been seen in the media and the hospitals.

* Explained what local community members can do to protect themselves.

See it here! [ [link removed] ]

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New Latino-Focused Series “InformaGente”

Leveraging the Power of Celebrity Voices to Foster COVID-19 Awareness and
Emergency Preparedness

LULAC is proud to partner with Listos California [ [link removed] ] ,
a statewide disaster preparedness campaign anchored in the Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES), and the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
(NHFA) [ [link removed] ] , to bring this new online conversation
series to foster a culture of emergency readiness among Latino communities.

The first InformaGente conversation has already been released!

* Watch and share it in English [ [link removed] ]

* Watch and share it in Spanish [ [link removed] ]

This episode features actor Nicholas Gonzalez, star of ABC’s The Good Doctor, and
Dr. Gil Chavez, Senior Advisor to the Director of the California Department of
Public Health. Dr. Chavez and Nicholas discuss issues related to COVID-19 from
hand washing and physical distancing, to concerns about visiting a doctor due to
immigration status.

Next week, Listos California shared [ [link removed] ]
that the second InformaGente conversation will present actress Melissa Barrera,
star of the upcoming film In the Heights [ [link removed] ] --the
film adaptation of the Tony-award winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda--and
Monica Vargas from Cal OES. Their chat will focus on California’s upcoming
wildfire season and the 5 steps to prepare for major disasters.

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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 community.

Ford Driving Dreams COVID-19 Response Grants

Apply for a $2,000 grant to support your community

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Ford Motor Company Fund and
LULAC are working together to provide (50) $2,000 grants to LULAC councils in the
Ford Driving Dreams Network. Council initiatives will include providing relief
for individuals and families in the following areas: food insecurity, mobility
and transportation needs, technology resources, mental health, mentoring, and
online educational resources.

To apply, visit LULAC.org/covid19/relief [ [link removed] ] .

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

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#GrowWithGoogle: Desarrollando Resiliencia Empresarial

Cómo Mantener Su Negocio Funcionando

On June 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST [ [link removed] ]
we will be having the workshop “Desarrollando Resiliencia Empresarial: Cómo
Mantener Su Negocio Funcionando”. This workshop will talk about creating a plan
that prepares your small business for any type of difficulty, whether you face a
pandemic or natural disaster. We will be explaining some of the tools and guides
necessary to make sure you effectively protect your small business.

This workshop will be hosted in Spanish. RSVP today [ [link removed] ] !

LULAC has the great pleasure of introducing our partnership with America’s Small
Business Development Center [ [link removed] ] and the Grow with
Google Team [ [link removed] ] to co-host this major Spanish virtual
workshop for our Latino small-business community. Help us spread the word!

Para más información, haga clic aquí [ [link removed] ] .
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Support these programs and others by donating today! [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] In Latino News
The top stories for our community.

Upcoming Elections [ [link removed] ]
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Many states have taken measures to protect citizens from exposure during the
COVID-19 outbreak. However, we encourages you to do your civic duty and safely
vote. Here are the latest updates and related information about elections:

Tuesday, June 9

Georgia’s state and presidential primaries were originally scheduled for March 24
and May 19. West Virginia was originally scheduled for May 12. Nevada, North
Dakota, South Carolina, and West Virginia will hold their state primaries as
planned.

Up Next… June 23: Kentucky, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Virginia; June 30: Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah.

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News and Updates

3 Potential Outcomes SCOTUS Might Reach on DACA [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, June 3—Opinion by Cesar Vargas on Gotham Gazette

Latino homes report serious COVID-19 symptoms nearly twice as often, survey of
1.6 million shows [ [link removed] ]

Monday, June 1—USA TODAY

The DACA recipients protecting all Americans [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, May 31—Opinion by Representative Veronica Escobar

DACA, abortion, Trump tax cases still undecided as Supreme Court term nears end [ [link removed] ]

Saturday, May 30—CNN

Deadly Choice for Migrant Parents: Leave Kids or Risk COVID Infection [ [link removed] ]

Friday, May 29—The Crime Report

Trust Barriers Pose Challenge for Coronavirus Testing, Tracing Among Black and
Latino Californians [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, May 28—Opinion by Ana B. Ibarra of CALmatters

First Latina U.S. Senator Withdraws Name From Biden's Running Mate List [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, May 28—Ruters

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Local Council and National Partner Spotlights

'We need action': Salinas residents kneel at George Floyd protests Monday [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, June 2—The Californian

Texas LULAC, Amarillo NAACP issue statements over Amarillo restaurant’s name [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, June 2—MyHighPlains.com

Univision health lead pushes pharma on the value and needs of Hispanic audiences [ [link removed] ]

Monday, June 1—MM&M

Some say name of soon to open restaurant has racist undertones; owner vehemently
disagrees [ [link removed] ]

Friday, May 29—ABC 7

President of Denison LULAC Discusses Voter Engagement [ [link removed] ]

Friday, May 29—Carroll Times Herald

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LULAC in the News

‘It could have a chilling effect’: why Trump is ramping up attacks on mail-in
voting [ [link removed] ]

Monday, June 1—The Guardian

Latino leaders demanding more protections for workers at meat packing plants [ [link removed] ]

Friday, May 29—WFAA

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Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week

LULAC Demands Stop To “Open Season” On Men Of Color By Bad Police Officers [ [link removed] ]

Friday, May 29

LULAC Taking Action So Latinos Are Taken Into Account In U.S. [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, May 27

Read our latest press releases published at LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .

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Do you have a special story? Connect with us via email! [ mailto:[email protected] ]

[ mailto:[email protected] ] Highlights At Hand
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.

This week is about: LATINA LEADERS

Lina Hidalgo, the Young Latina Leader Who Fights Against All Odds to Get Things
Done in Texas [ [link removed] ]

“Faced with a lack of resources and responses from the federal government, she
decided to take matters into her own hands and enact more radical public
measures, which have cost her attacks on all fronts."

Do you know about Nathalie Rayes? [ [link removed] ]

She’s a Venezuelan-Lebanese woman who was appointed as the President and CEO of
Latino Victory [ [link removed] ] .
She “arrived in the United States at the age of 10, not speaking a word of
English and having to face the early death of her father.”

[ [link removed] ] Next week is about NEW PODCAST EPISODES.
Share your ideas via email [ mailto:[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!

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That's all for now. We'll see you again next week.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Go to LULAC.org/covid19 [ [link removed] ] for ways you can
get involved in our relief efforts.

* Look ahead: See our Facebook Event [ [link removed] ]
for the LULAC Virtual Summit happening mid-August.

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