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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
June 25, 2020

Issue No. 18
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello,

We start this week with Vanessa Guillen's story. We also recap last week’s press
conference with Dreamers and share a spotlight on the Juneteenth action of LULAC
El Paso District IV.

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

* Join us for a virtual Unity Rally Against Racism [ #LULAC_In_Action ] .

* Look ahead to our LULAC Virtual Summit [ #LULAC_In_Action ] .

* Sign up or share our Latino Flash Pitch competition [ #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 Must Find Vanessa Guillen

The search for a missing Fort Hood soldier.

LULAC has committed to matching up to $25,000 as a reward for information that
leads to finding Vanessa Guillen, a missing Fort Hood soldier. This was announced
in a virtual press conference [ [link removed] ] with U.S.
Representative Sylvia Garcia of Houston, Texas and the Guillen family. Read the
full story here [ [link removed] ] .

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and the family of Vanessa Guillen met with Army
officials Tuesday, June 23. They held an emotional news conference pleading for
help from the U.S. Army and you can watch it here [ [link removed] ] .

LULAC joined Vanessa Guillen’s mother in publicly calling for a zero enlistment
of Latina into the military [ [link removed] ]
and questioned the recent investigations at Fort Hood, including the case of a
missing latino soldier who was found dead earlier this week [ [link removed] ] .

[ [link removed] ] LULAC
In Action
Events, advocacy, and ways to get involved.

Press Conference on DACA Decision

A day to celebrate and remember.

On June 18, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision that
the Department of Homeland Security’s actions to end DACA were arbitrary and
capricious. Justices Roberts, Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan issued their
legal opinion that the Trump administration violated the laws governing federal
agencies when it moved to end DACA

That same day, LULAC held a virtual press conference to commemorate the Supreme
Court decision by listening to several of our own DACA recipients. Together, we
called for a continued push to vote in this year’s election, and for a permanent
legal status solution for Dreamers and their families. Our speakers included:

* Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President & Author of First DREAM Act law in
Texas

* Sindy Benavides, LULAC National Chief Executive Officer

* Andres Rodriguez, LULAC National Vice-President for Young Adults

* DACA Recipients: Delma Gorostieta, Jose Barrera, Maria Yepez, Julio Acevedo,
and Jorge Reyes-Salinas.

Watch it on Facebook [ [link removed] ] or
by visiting LULAC.org/dacalive [ [link removed] ] . You can read
more about LULAC’s response to the decision in our official statement [ [link removed] ] .

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Unity Rally Against Racism

Thursday, July 2 at 6:00 p.m. CDT / 7:00 p.m. EDT

Join LULAC for a virtual rally on Unity in partnership with the NAACP and Urban
League of Texas. We will be joined by various guest speakers ranging from former
NFL players to U.S. Representatives.

The discussion will focus on key issues including assessing the impact of
COVID-19 across states with significant Latino and minority populations, new
legislation including the HEROES Act, and overcoming barriers to voting during
this health and economic crisis.

Click here to register [ [link removed] ] or help share the
Facebook event [ [link removed] ] .

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

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In Support of Black Lives Matter

Juneteenth with LULAC El Paso District IV

In El Paso, LULAC District IV Director, Mary Yanez, organized a press conference
with local members and Pastor Michael Grady. Together, they spoke of the need for
action against racism and the importance of Black and Brown solidarity through
resource sharing and collaboration. Pastor Grady is a veteran, past President of
the NAACP El Paso Chapter, and father of a daughter named Michelle -- who was
fatally shot in the El Paso Shooting at Walmart on August 3rd [ [link removed] ] .

Read their story [ [link removed] ]
and listen in to their call for police accountability [ [link removed] ] .

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A Continued Fight for LGBTQ Rights

Over the past couple of weeks, we saw a clear contrast of two actions impacting
the LGBTQ community. First, a cruel act by the Trump administration [ [link removed] ]
to end protections from discrimination of transgender patients. Then, a Supreme
Court decision [ [link removed] ]
to uphold LGBTQ protections from discrimination in every workplace.

This is why LULAC is still committed to fighting for LGBTQ Rights as an essential
part of our advocacy. Sindy Benavides, LULAC National CEO, says, “We will
continue to fight and dismantle discrimination in any form until every person can
live freely and without judgement. We will continue to fight for an America that
is inclusive and embraces all forms of diversity.”

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LULAC Virtual Summit

August 13-15

Join us for an all-access virtual summit with government and business leaders to
spotlight the current state of the Latino community in a wide ranging discussion
of topics: health, education, civic engagement, policy, politics, and the
economy.

Our featured panel conversations with experts will help determine the future of
Latino advocacy with policy strategy and leadership development training for all,
including youth and young adults.

Follow and share our Facebook event [ [link removed] ]
or check back here next month to stay tuned for more information coming out soon.

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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.

Latino Flash Pitch Competition

Attention all Latino Entrepreneurs

Are you an aspiring Latino entrepreneur or have an awesome business idea? Look no
further! LULAC is excited to announce its Latino Flash Pitch Competition for all
Latino entrepreneurs looking for seed funding to get their business idea started
and to the next level!

Applications are now open and close Friday, July 10th! Check out our website at
LULAC.org/latinopitch/ [ [link removed] ] for more information
and to apply online.

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National HIV Testing Day

Let’s Stop HIV Together

On this June 27th, National HIV Testing Day, LULAC would like to encourage our
community to get tested and get to #KnowYourStatus. National HIV Testing Day is
an awareness opportunity dedicated to raise consciousness about the importance of
HIV testing and early HIV diagnosis. Getting tested and knowing your status can
reduce the risk of transmission and increase treatment effectiveness, if the test
results show positive.

Sindy Benavides, LULAC CEO says the primary barriers for HIV testing and
healthcare in Latino communities are, “Poverty, migration patterns, lower
education levels, and language barriers.” LULAC believes it is important to
increase early testing within our communities to decrease the number of positive
diagnoses later among Latinos.

We want our LULAC family to know about the many resources available to help treat
and prevent HIV, such as free HIV tests and educational programs. On this
National HIV Testing Day, get tested for HIV and Know your status for your
well-being. The only way to be sure of your status is by getting tested!

Promote testing to your family and friends by using the hashtags #NHTD &
#HIVTestingDay!

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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] ]

Many states have taken measures [ [link removed] ]
to protect citizens from exposure during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are the
latest updates and what you should keep an eye on.

Tuesday, July 7

Delaware’s presidential primary [ [link removed] ]
has been postponed for the second time after it was postponed for June 2. New
Jersey [ [link removed] ] will hold its state and
presidential primaries which were also originally scheduled for June 2. In New
Jersey, a voter may apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail up to 7-days prior to the
election.

Up Next… July 11: Louisiana; July 14: Alabama, Maine, Texas.

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News and Updates

Latina Senator pushes bill to fight the digital divide amid coronavirus [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, June 24—Al Día

Trump signs executive order suspending certain work visas through 2020 [ [link removed] ]

Monday, June 22—The Hill

Andres Guardado Shot in the Back by LA Deputy, Family Demands Justice [ [link removed] ]

Monday, June 22—HipLatina

‘We sit in disbelief’: the anguish of families torn apart under Trump’s
deportation policy [ [link removed] ]

Monday, June 22—The Guardian

Supreme Court DACA decision a win for Trump [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, June 21—Opinion by Maria Cardona, The Hill

Census response data lagging in Latino communities [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, June 18—Politico

Reward to find missing soldier Vanessa Guillen raised to $55,000 [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, June 17—KTXS

Black and Hispanic Job Seekers Still Face Wage Gap in Tech [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, June 17—The Wall Street Journal

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Local Council and National Partner Spotlights

LULAC Iowa leader says group supports BLM [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, June 24—KWQC

Antelope Valley LULAC Speaks Out Against Recent Killings and the Formation of a
Local Police State [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, June 21— A community is shaken, “...in Lancaster (California) with the
killing by Sheriffs (deputies) of Michael Thomas on June 11, the hanging death of
Robert Fuller on June 10 in Palmdale, the hanging death of a 38 year-old African
American on May 31, in Victorville and the shooting death by Sheriffs (deputies)
of Robert Fuller’s step brother in Kern County.”

Street Collectiv is centering and uplifting mom and pop shops [ [link removed] ]

Not a paid promotion—Street Entrepreneurs brings you a solution to the lack of
marketing collaboration among small and local businesses. Street Collectiv is our
love letter to Washington Metropolitan Area mom and pop shops. If you are feeling
nostalgic about the bodega shopping experience, this site is for you.

We are starting out by highlighting three Female Founders from industries that
have been devastated by COVID-19: brick and mortars, cleaning businesses, and
hair services. Street Collectiv allows you to shop, pre-purchase, and donate.
Check it out and sign up to be a part of the Collectiv by visiting
www.streetentrepreneurs.org/sc [ [link removed] ] .

LULAC Herencia hosts a BBQ fundraiser with family of missing soldier, Vanessa
Guillen
[ [link removed] ]

Saturday, June 20—KWTX

Davenport LULAC President speaks on DACA [ [link removed] ]

Friday, June 19—Erie News Now

Monica Reyes of LULAC Iowa shares her joy over DACA decision [ [link removed] ]

Friday, June 19—KTVO

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LULAC in the News

LULAC accuses Army of negligence, calls for greater accountability | How members
of Congress responded [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, June 24—KCENTV

DREAMer, local community reacts to Supreme Court's DACA decision [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, June 18—13 News Now

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Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week

LULAC Questions Why Fort Hood Investigators “Didn’t Care” About Missing Latino
Soldier Found Dead This Week [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, June 25

LULAC Joins Mother’s Plea For Zero Enlistment Of Latinas Into Military [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, June 23

LULAC Applauds DACA Decision By U.S. Supreme Court [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, June 18

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: AN LGBTQ SPOTLIGHT

Let's uplift a few of our LGBTQ Councils: [ [link removed] ]

LULAC Orgullo de San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Follow them on Facebook [ [link removed] ] and connect
with them through our council directory [ [link removed] ] .

LULAC Lambda DC - Washington, DC

Follow them on Facebook [ [link removed] ] or Twitter [ [link removed] ] ,
and see their latest updates on their website [ [link removed] ] .

LULAC Para Todos LGBTQAt - Corpus Christi, TX

Follow them on Facebook [ [link removed] ] and connect
with them through our council directory [ [link removed] ] .

[ [link removed] ] Next week is an VIDEOS TO WATCH. 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!

Our partner is sharing a great bilingual series from Listos California [ [link removed] ]
that educates latinos on disaster readiness. Check it out [ [link removed] ] !

LULAC Council 354 helped donate 45 meals to essential workers at Primrose
Retirement Community as a thanks for their hard work.

Local councils like DC LULAC are still doing what they can to make an impact,
even if that means raising money for scholarships on your birthday.

It’s so great to see our LGBTQ members get the recognition they deserve for the
impact they have in our communities. Read Maria Salazar’s story [ [link removed] ] .

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Thanks for reading. See you again next week.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Follow our work at LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] for upcoming events and
updates.

* Watch our Virtual Town Hall: Fighting COVID-19 & Racism in 2020 [ [link removed] ] .

* Look ahead at National HIV Testing Day coming up this weekend! Stay tuned to
our social media for a special video we can’t wait to share with you.Stay
connected with us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] .

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