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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
June 9, 2020

Issue No. 16
LULAC.org

Hello,

We stand united in action with Black Lives Matter, and invite you to see our new statement and web-page to get involved. We are taking a moment to congratulate our recent graduated students of our LULAC National Youth Board and the Adelante America program.

Here’s what else you will find in this issue:

  1. Register for our biggest Grow With Google Spanish workshop yet: See “Empower Through Access”
  2. LULAC joins in to fight racial trauma against young people: Find it in “LULAC in Action"

By Diego Tum-Monge


JUMP AHEAD

Our Top Story
Here is what you should know.

Black and Brown Solidarity

What does it mean to come together as one?

This past weekend, nonviolent rallies continued to honor the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others brutally killed by police recently. We’ve witnessed an outpouring of support from our local councils that have joined in and made louder the voices of our Black community.

Ventura County LULAC

Salinas LULAC

Black and Brown voices are coming together to speak up against racism and hate. Listen to the latest episode of Fronteras, by Texas Public Radio, featuring Rev. Regina Clarke of Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and state director Rodolfo Rosales Jr. of Texas LULAC.

This has to be said again: Our Black community is hurting. Our Black brothers, sisters have been living a reality that we cannot claim to fully understand. Our goal is not to replace their voices, but rather to affirm them. We must come together as one to acknowledge their pain and act to bring change.

In a recent statement, LULAC affirms that we rise to join in steadfast solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of people across our country demanding fundamental reforms to our law enforcement system. We stand as one with this movement in strong agreement that we must change how law enforcement is carried out in America. Read the full statement at LULAC.org.

We also invite you to visit LULAC.org/blacklivesmatter to join this movement. We can take action together by filling out national petitions, signing up with national civil rights organizations, and contributing to the causes of national/local initiatives for equity. You can explore what to do next and how to get further involved.

LULAC In Action
Events, advocacy, and ways to get involved.

Racial Trauma and Young People – Why We Can’t Stay Silent

A statement from the America’s Promise Alliance

LULAC is proud to have signed on this statement with 80+ organizations in response to the developments in Minneapolis and around the country related to violence against Black Americans. We know that these incidents leave an indelible mark on our young people - particularly those young men and women of color.

As an Alliance Member, LULAC is committed to addressing the impact of systemic racism and trauma on younger generations. The statement expresses our commitment to work in unity with communities and youth to address these challenges.


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Congratulations to the Graduating Seniors of the LULAC Youth Board

We wish you all the best in your futures.

You are the Class of warriors defined by resilience. We are proud of you! Regardless of the situation, this is the start of a new chapter to your journeys as changemakers. Visit LULACYouth.net for more information about LULAC Youth.

Maria Lopez, Texas State Director

Tania, VP Women

Zuleiram, VP Southwest

Lauren, Secretary

A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO ALL OF THE

CLASS OF 2020!

Jaelyn, Tresurer



LULAC Orgullo’s special Pride Month message to you

See their video message that reminds us to care for each other, vote (if registered), and get involved.


Submit your local event or stay up-to-date with our LULAC Calendar.

Empower Through Access
Programs and opportunities to bring back to your community.

Bread for the World Advocacy Summit

Today is Day 2 of Our Faith, Our Future

Faith and community members from around the country are virtually gathering to participate in worship, advocacy-focused workshops, learn up-to-date legislative priorities and lobby Congress virtually on hunger and poverty. The event is free and open to all.

Register at bit.ly/2zmsfok or follow along on social media using #OurFaithOurFuture.

In case you missed it, Sindy Benavides joined an expert panel to discuss fighting hunger, supporting migrants, and building resilient communities amid #COVID19. You can still register today and receive a recording of the conversations.


Desarrollando Resiliencia Empresarial: Cómo Mantener Su Negocio Funcionando

Tuesday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. EST

LULAC will be hosting a Spanish virtual workshop, in partnership with America’s Small Business Development Center and the Grow with Google Team. At this workshop, we will talk about creating a plan that prepares you and your small business for difficult times, whether it is a pandemic or natural disaster. We will be explaining some of the most effective tools and steps necessary to make sure you protect your small business.

Join us and do not miss out on this great opportunity!


Adelante America

Celebrating the graduation of Adelante students!

The San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 featured the LULAC Graduation walk for 15 of our youth and Adelante Program Seniors. Adelante students proudly walked for their parents and family members for two city blocks while passing by cars honking at them, many stopped to salute them, and others parked and watched from their vehicles.

It was a huge honor to have Congressman Jimmy Panetta, State Senator Anna Caballero and Assemblymember Robert Rivas present to give them encouraging words and present them with Congressional, State Senate and Assembly Certificates.

Youth Advisor Vince Luna also had made 120 cupcakes for his LULAC youth council graduates and parents. We share pride and celebrate the success of these young leaders in our community. See this special moment from their shared pictures in our newest Facebook photo album.

Watch the LULAC Graduation Walk in Hollister from San Benito Live on Vimeo.


Support these programs and others by donating today!

In Latino News
The top stories for our community.

Upcoming Elections

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

Tuesday, June 9

TODAY is the day for six states! Georgia had state and presidential primaries originally scheduled for March 24 and May 19. West Virginia’s primaries were originally scheduled for May 12. Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and West Virginia will hold their state primaries as planned. Stay safe when voting in person today by practicing social distancing!

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


News and Updates

Communities of color step up fight for justice in wake of George Floyd's killing

Sunday, June 7StarTribune

Trump looks to Dreamers for an immigration deal

Sunday, June 7Politico

Editorial: More citizens silenced if mail ballots struck down

Sunday, June 7Express-News

Job market starts to bounce back -- especially for white and Hispanic Americans

Friday, June 5CNN Business

Immigrant mother: ‘They tried to separate my daughter from me’

Thursday, June 4Express-News

Dan Guerrero on Having a ‘Unique Story to Tell’ With His Solo Stage Show, and Now Film, ‘Gaytino!’

Wednesday, June 3Variety


Local Council and National Partner Spotlights

San Benito County LULAC honors 12 graduating seniors

Sunday, June 7—BenitoLink

Salinas LULAC featured for food distribution efforts

Saturday, June 6—VV Daily Press

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda issues statement in solidarity with black community

Friday, June 5—Press Release

LULAC of Iowa stands in solidarity with protesters urging for justice and change

Friday, June 5—Iowa News Now

Texas State Director speaks on Fronteras about Black-Brown Unity

Friday, June 5—Texas Public Radio

Amid Black Lives Matter demonstrations, Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer shared this call to action with Lyft team members

Monday, June 1—Lyft Blog

Bank of America Announces $1 Billion/4-Year Commitment to Support Economic Opportunity Initiatives

Tuesday, June 2—Press Release


LULAC in the News

Why Some Democrats Worry About the Whiteness of Biden's Inner Circle

Friday, June 5—The New York Times


Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week

LULAC Statement: We Stand United in Action with Black Lives Matter

Monday, June 8

LULAC Thanks Iowa Voters For Defeating Steve King

Wednesday, June 3

Read our latest press releases published at LULAC.org.


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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: NEW PODCAST EPISODES

9 Afro Latinx Podcasts to Add to Your Queue

Afro Latinx podcasters are adding their voices to the diversifying landscape of podcasting. Through discussing race, immigration, sex, love, and mental health, Afro Latinx people are making their voices heard!

Fronteras from Texas Public Media

"Fronteras" explores the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.

In The Thick from Futuro Media Group

In The Thick is a podcast about politics from a POC perspective, hosted by Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, selected as the #2 and #9 most influential national Latino political commentators for the 2016 presidential election in a survey of Latino opinion leaders conducted by the National Institute for Latino Policy.

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