La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
June 17, 2020

Issue No. 17
LULAC.org

Good morning,

We invite you to take action with us on Juneteenth -- Friday, June 19 -- to rise up against anti-blackness and institutional racism on this historic commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. We share our commitment to supporting Dreamers regardless of the DACA decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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

1. Live discussion with Latina Styles Inc.
2. LGBTQ workers’ rights Supreme Court decision.
3. Celebrating 10 years of impact with Ford Driving Dreams.

By Diego Tum-Monge

JUMP AHEAD

• LULAC In Action
• Empower Through Access
• In Latino News
• Highlights At Hand

We’re Ready

Dreamers will not be left behind.

Monday, June 15 marked the 8th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) authorized by President Barack Obama as a result of the relentless strength and dedication of immigrant youths to stop deportations of minors brought to the United States. In 2017, President Trump put 800,000 DACA recipients and their families at risk of deportation again when he chose to kill DACA.

Now, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is deliberating DACA’s fate. This decision is crucial and many are unsure of its direction. The Supreme Court could overturn the protections for Dreamers, decide to phase it out over time or require Congress to meet additional regulatory requirements.

Whatever may be ahead, immigrant youth are organizing again. They are doing what they can to get ready, share resources and support each other. Also, they are standing in solidarity with Black people in this country, including Black undocumented immigrants, as they lead movements and campaigns in their cities and states to end racial discrimination and injustice.

Similarly, LULAC is prepared to support and defend Dreamers all across the country. We are gearing up for an imminent decision by the Supreme Court, which could range from a possible deportation decision on one end of the spectrum all the way to the other; an opportunity to legalize their presence in the United States. Whatever the outcome, together we will make sure Dreamers remain safe and a welcomed part of our communities. You can join us too by connecting with Home Is Here. Stay tuned as we release more information on how you can get involved and help through our Todos o Nada campaign which will seek to assist Dreamers across the country.

Leading Latino Organizations in the New World

Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m. CST

Register and join Sindy Benavides, LULAC National CEO, for a virtual session with leaders of major national organizations, hosted by LATINA Style Inc.

Tune in to also hear from Thomas Savino of Prospanica and Marco A Davis of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute on how Latino leaders must continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and help show us the way in the recovery and beyond.

Get access to this webinar and be notified by registering today.

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Communities, Climate, Equity and Policy

Watch Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President, speak with Sarita Turner, Vice President for U.S. Programs at the Institute For Sustainable Communities, at the latest Let’s Talk Climate webcast by ecoAmerica.

Communities of color, front-line communities, recent immigrants, and low-income neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted by climate but often left out of solutions and strategy. How can city and county leaders be more intentional to take action that brings solutions and equity? What are some strategies they can use to dismantle the structural bias in our civic, business, and social systems? Their decisions can help ensure that communities of color are leading in climate solutions and repairing the historic disinvestment that has caused our communities to be more vulnerable. Watch the discussion now.

Newest Episode of “InformaGente”

Leveraging the Power of Celebrity Voices

InformaGente’s recent conversation presents actress Melissa Barrera, star of the upcoming film In the Heights--the film adaptation of the Tony-award winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda--and Gina Da Silva, Senior Policy Advisor for Immigration in Governor Gavin Newsom's Office. Their talk centers around disaster preparedness, the COVID-19 Immigrant Resource Guide, and important services that are available to all Californians, without regard to their immigration status.

Watch the conversation with Eréndira Ibarra!

• Watch and share it in English
• Watch and share it in Spanish

LULAC is proud of its partnership with Listos California, 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). This engaging online series helps increase awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness within Latino communities.

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

10 Years of Turning Dreams Into Reality

Ford Driving Dreams Program

LULAC and Ford Motor Company Fund are celebrating 10 years of turning dreams into reality for students across the nation through the Ford Driving Dreams Program. More than 2,500 students have participated in the high school dropout prevention program which provides access to educational support, mentoring, college prep, career readiness, STEM workshops, and much more!

As we respond to the ongoing public health crisis, Ford Driving Dreams is continuing its legacy of driving the education of our nation’s youth further as we transition and adapt to online learning models.

To read more about this successful program, visit www.LULAC.org/blog.

In Precision Medicine We Trust

Representation in medical research matters.

LULAC is celebrating the All of Us Research Program’s second anniversary since its national launch. As a part of the program’s Community and Provider Gateway Initiative, our organization serves as a partner with a rich history of grassroots work in the Latino community, LULAC is proud to work together toward improving health for future generations by creating educational activities that raise awareness and by inviting our community to participate.

It is so critical for Latinos to be well represented in medical research to ensure our community benefits from future medical advances in treatments and prevention strategies to enjoy healthier and longer lives. Read our blog post to learn more about its history and significance.

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. We will talk during this workshop about creating a plan that prepares you and your small business for difficult times, whether it is a pandemic or natural disaster. Also, we will explain some of the most effective tools and steps necessary to make sure you protect your small business before disasters happen.

Share it and do not let others miss out on this great opportunity!

Support these programs and others by donating today!

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.

Tuesday, June 23

Kentucky will hold its state and presidential primary elections which were originally scheduled for May 19. Mississippi will hold a Republican runoff election between Brian Flowers and Thomas Carey in the 2nd Congressional District. The Democratic presidential primary in New York was reinstated by court order and will now be held in conjunction with the state’s primary election. Also, there will be a Republican runoff election for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. South Carolina will have various state runoff elections as scheduled. Virginia will hold its state primary elections which were originally scheduled for June 9.

Tuesday, June 30

Colorado, Oklahoma, and Utah will hold their state primaries as scheduled.

Up Next… July 7: Delaware, New Jersey; July 11: Louisiana; July 14: Alabama, Maine, Texas.

News and Updates

Supreme Court rules LGBTQ workers are protected from job discrimination

Monday, June 15—NBC News announced: “The Supreme Court ruled Monday that existing federal law forbids job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender status, a major victory for advocates of gay rights and for the nascent transgender rights movement — and a surprising one from an increasingly conservative court.”

The Pandemic-Era Rebrand of Family Separation

Monday, June 15—The New Republic reported: “In the middle of a pandemic, they said, ICE was asking detained immigrants to choose between family separation and indefinite incarceration.”

Jesse and Joy Show Solidarity With LGBTQ People in ‘Love (Es Nuestro Idioma)’

Monday, June 15—Rolling Stones highlighted: “Brother-sister duo Jesse and Joy speak out in support of the LGBTQ community in their new pop-cumbia single, ‘Love (Es Nuestro Idioma),’ which translates to ‘Love (Is Our Language).’

Supreme Court To Deliver DACA Ruling Amid Protests, Pandemic

Sunday, June 14—NPR provided a spotlight: “Some 27,000 health care workers risk deportation, including Ana Laura Gonzales, a nurse in Texas.”

Latino officers are helping diversify police. Can they help reform the ranks?

Saturday, June 13—NBC News wrote: “As more Latinos join police and federal law enforcement agencies, the dividing lines are increasingly blurred.

Chicago State [University] launches new program to address black, Latino wealth gap

Friday, June 12—Chicago Sun Times noted: “The new Cougar Commitment Initiative will address not only the academic support new students may need but also the financial and personal challenges that may prevent some students from enrolling and later graduating.”

Local Council and National Partner Spotlights

NCTA - The Internet & Television Association

Michael Powell, President, and CEO of NCTA: The Internet & Television Association, one of LULAC’s corporate partners, wrote an honest and captivating blog on why businesses of America need to put economic, social power towards fostering equality.

Denton LULAC President speaks on local water initiative

Saturday, June 13—The Denton Record-Chronicle

Job Opportunities Available with Molson Coors Beverage Company

Not a paid ad—At Molson Coors Beverage Company beer brings us together, and our differences make us stronger. We welcome broad experiences, a growth mindset, and bold new ideas. We are influenced by culture and community, which inspires new products, strengthens partnerships, and brings us closer to our consumers.

We welcome you to explore our multiple career opportunities (i.e. IT, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Legal and Corporate Affairs). To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company job opportunities, please visit Careers.

Highlight on Johnny Mata, 40-year activist with LULAC

Saturday, June 13—The Houston Chronicle

LULAC in the News

A new name for Ft. Hood? Trump says no, but discussion continues

Monday, June 15—Caller Times

Reward for info on missing Fort Hood soldier now up to $25,000

Monday, June 15—The Statesman

UCLA Voting Rights Project Files to Intervene as Defendants in RNC V. Newsom on Behalf of LULAC & California LULAC

Sunday, June 14—The Chicago Crusader

Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week

LULAC: Administration’s Act Against The Transgender Community Is Cruel And Wrong

Sunday, June 14

On the 51st Anniversary of the Stonewall Rights, LULAC Honors Pride Month

Tuesday, June 9

Read our latest press releases published at LULAC.org.

Do you have a special story? Connect with us via email!

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: PAGES TO FOLLOW

In light of Juneteenth coming up, we encourage you to connect with your local community organizing groups to help commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. and rise up against racism in our society. Here’s a short list of organizations you can follow on a national level:

The National Urban League

Watch or join NUL’s 17th Annual Virtual Policy Conference which started 2 days ago.

Black Lives Matter

Movement 4 Back Lives

NAACP

Reclaim the Block

Color of Change

Next week is an LGBTQ SPOTLIGHT. Share your ideas via email!

Engage with us online.

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

That's it for NOW. Stay safe for this weekend of actions.

WHAT’S NEXT?

• Stay connected with us on Facebook.
• Look ahead: Join us for the national Grow With Google with ASBDC next Tuesday.

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