La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
July 23, 2020

Issue No. 21
LULAC.org

Hello,

After Vanessa Guillen, LULAC wants answers for Enrique Roman-Martinez. We also invite you to come be a part of our Rally to Honor Heroes as we celebrate the diversity of our Armed Forces and join a coalition to rename military bases that still honor Confederate leaders.

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

• #RetoolingYourCareer: a virtual job training with MMTC.
• Apply to the Latino Flash Pitch competitions to get your startup or small business running again.
• Grow With Google has workshops to help you land your next job!

By Diego Tum-Monge

What’s Going On in The Army?

That’s the question LULAC wants answered.

On Memorial Day weekend, Army paratrooper, Enrique Roman-Martinez went camping with friends from Ft. Bragg, North Carolina where they were stationed. He never returned.

Now, military investigators say Martinez was killed but they haven’t explained what happened and no one has been arrested. So far we know that the Latino soldier’s dismembered remains washed ashore days after he went missing and his family says the circumstances around his disappearance don’t fit the brother and son they knew.

Leonard Gonzales is Vice-Chairman of the LULAC Task Force on Military and Veterans’ Affairs. He says, “What we need is to connect the data points that each of these incidents represents. Vanessa Guillen, Gregory Wedel-Morales and now Enrique Roman-Martinez. Each killing is separate but still reflective of something going on in the Army. We need to figure out what it is and how to address it.”

LULAC continues to work for an independent investigative panel which the Army has agreed to establish and also asked for a congressional hearing into sexual harassment and abuse within military ranks.

Virtual Rally to Honor Heroes

Join in! - Sunday, August 2, 2020

The League of United Latin American Citizens and Citizens Against Intolerance have partnered to hold a voter registration drive and rally to celebrate the 72nd Anniversary of Executive Order 9981. It was signed by President Harry Truman in 1948 committing the government to desegregate the military. The order led to establishing the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services. This Sunday, social justice leaders and public policy experts will speak about the significance of our country’s mission to reflect its diversity. See the link below to take part.

Sign up for our virtual stream by taking a moment to register at LULAC.org/heroes/rsvp.

The Virtual Honor Heroes Rally is meant to urge voters to turn out November 3rd and exercise their civic duty. Also, let’s raise awareness on the importance of renaming various military bases that still honor Confederate leaders . This is only one step we can take to change America’s cultural mindset and eliminate symbols that promote racial subjugation and inequality.

Let’s all be part of this mission by taking action! Help share the message, sign the national petition, reach out to your members of Congress, and get involved with voter registration/turn-out efforts in your community.

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

Are you facing unemployment or financial hardship?

This virtual job training is for you! - Tuesday, July 28

Join us for a training forum created to help our communities facing challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic. Community leaders and professional experts will provide resources and tips on how to navigate the online job world and rebuild your career.

Topics include:

• Resources and actionable tips to secure a job in the virtual world
• A behind the scenes view of online career fairs — so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
• Training for the jobs of the future — These are registered apprenticeship pathways that allow you to "earn while you learn" to acquire new trades while getting paid.
• Job and workforce development resources from MMTC, NUL, and LULAC*
• Find additional information about current open positions at Charter (known through its Spectrum brand)

REGISTER and SHARE this FREE event so we can keep our communities connected to vital information on resources, jobs, and new careers in these challenging times!

*This event is presented by Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) in partnership with Charter Communications, the National Urban League (NUL), and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

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

Latino Flash Pitch Competition

Don’t miss out! - APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 24

We know the world is full of challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why we must rise up and create opportunities that will foster a long-lasting impact for our communities.

The mission of the Latino Flash Pitch Competition is to propel a new wave of Latino Entrepreneurs by growing leadership, fostering connections, instilling learning, and feeding innovation. See if you qualify!

At the heart of every problem, we believe there is a solution that uniquely builds on your experiences, your expertise, your resilience. The world needs you, right now! This is your chance to start, to lead, and to build something that can bring value to the people you seek to serve.

Apply for a chance to be awarded part of $20,000 in funding! Two Star Entrepreneurs will have a chance to win $5,000 each in funding for small businesses that have launched within the past two years. Five Rising Entrepreneurs will have a chance to win $2,000 in funding for incubating small business ideas and concepts. This opportunity is sponsored by Verizon.

TODAY: A Job Seeker Livestream

Use Google Tools to Help You Land Your Next Job

As a Grow with Google Partner, LULAC would like to invite you to tune in to a special livestream for job seekers: Use Google Tools to Help You Land Your Next Job.

Learn how to discover new job opportunities using Google Search and organize your job search experience using G Suite tools. In this workshop we explore strategies to improve your resume, tips to help you communicate more effectively online, virtual interview best practices, and the latest amazing resources from Google and other partners to help support job seekers.

The Grow with Google team will be hosting this live, virtual event today at 9AM PT/12PM ET. Interested in learning more? RSVP to tune in today at goo.gle/GrowOnAirJuly22.

In the “how did you hear about this livestream event” you can let the Google team know that you heard from LULAC! You can ask questions live during the event on Twitter by using #GrowWithGoogle.

Empower Your Nonprofit Organization

See more. - Part 1: Monday, July 27; Part 2: Wednesday, July 29

The world has shifted to virtual in so many ways and it can be hard to understand how to effectively raise awareness for the causes we care about in our life. That is why we’re excited to be joining our partner, Grow With Google, for a two-part Grow With Google On-Air workshop series aimed at helping nonprofit organizations leverage digital tools to reach their goals. The first workshop in this series takes place on July 27th with a follow up on July 29th.

In Part 1, we will take a look at how to best recruit volunteers and drive online donations using AdGrants. We will also learn how to raise awareness about our work and create an impact using Google products like G Suite, YouTube, and Google Maps. Visit goo.gle/GrowOnAirJuly27 to learn more and register.

For Part 2, we will focus on how to connect students and jobseekers to free, crucial digital resources that can grow their careers and businesses. Go to goo.gle/GrowOnAirJuly29 to learn more and register.

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, August 4: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Washington

Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, and Washington have regularly scheduled state primary elections coming up.

Up Next… Aug. 8: Hawaii; Aug. 11: Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin.

News and Updates

Before COVID-19, many Latinos worried about their place in America and had experienced discrimination

Wednesday, July 22—Pew Research Center

Many Latino workers fear getting tested for COVID-19. A San Francisco program aims to change that

Tuesday, July 21—Los Angeles Times

Pregnant and Latina Is a High-Risk Combination for COVID-19, Health Officials Say

Monday, July 20—NBC Los Angeles

A Latina trailblazer: Esther Salas, federal judge whose son was killed, described as 'mentor'

Monday, July 20—NBC News

Vanessa Guillén's grandmother travels from Mexico to Houston to say goodbye to the soldier

Monday, July 20—NBC News

Federal Court Orders Trump Administration To Accept New DACA Applications

Friday, July 17—NPR

GOP senator criticized for suggesting Hispanics less likely to wear masks and social distance

Friday, July 17—CNN

The Supreme Court Upheld DACA But The Trump Administration Hasn’t Let Immigrants Apply For It

Friday, July 17—Forbes

Judge delays deadline to free detained migrant children

Thursday, July 15—AP News

Local Council and National Partner Spotlights

[Iowa LULAC] COVID-19 Test Application Worries Immigrants

Monday, July 20—Iowa Public Radio News

Clark County Council to schedule three systemic racism listening sessions [with Washington LULAC]

Friday, July 17—ClarkCountyToday.com

Earthjustice [representing LULAC Florida] objects to Duke Energy's solar proposal

Thursday, July 16—Tampa Bay Business Journal

LULAC [Iowa] suing Iowa’s Secretary of State over absentee ballot request law

Wednesday, July 15—KCRG

LULAC in the News

Trump Signs Executive Order Excluding Undocumented Immigrants’ Census Count From Use In Congressional Redistricting

Wednesday, July 22—Latino USA

A reckoning in Vanessa Guillen case

Tuesday, July 21—Statesman News Network

Opinion: Civil rights advocates led an advertiser boycott on Facebook

Wednesday, July 15—Ciara Torres-Spelliscy on The Brennan Center

Secretary of the Army announces independent review of Fort Hood

Wednesday, July 15—Fort Hood Herald

Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week*

Trump Order Of Federal Agents To Cities Pushes Justice Aside

Thursday, July 23

LULAC Condemns Trump Memorandum On Census

Tuesday, July 21

U.S. Army Reinstates Slain Latino Soldier Following LULAC Meeting

Sundary, July 19

LULAC National President Meets With Tyson Foods CEO and Goes On-Site to Berry Street Poultry Plant on Fact Finding Mission

Friday, July 17

LULAC: America Has Lost A Great American Hero Of Social Justice

Wednesday, July 15

California LULAC Demands Probe By State Attorney General

Wednesday, July 15

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: ART & POLITICS

5 Empowering Films & Shows Every Latina Might Want To Watch

Have you seen any of these? Chavela (2017), Bellas de Noche (2016), La Ronca de Oro (2014), Maria Montez La Reina de Technicolor (2014), Hermanitas Calle (2015). It is empowering to see stories reflected. How do you inspire with your own story?

@hellaleah’s art brings together Vanessa Guillen and Breonna Taylor

Art allows us to bring stories, ideas, and people together in ways we may not even imagine. Here, we align two women’s calls for justice.

Noticias Telemundo features @shopcherine’s story as an artist activist

@shopcherine partnered with LULAC to commemorate a mural of Vanessa Guillen in Killeen, Texas.

In Celebration Of Naya Rivera, Glee’s Queer Afro-Latinx TV Icon

Representation of all our identities within the Latino community shines a spotlight to the beauty and diversity of our peoples.

Next week will be about New Music. 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 this week!

WHAT’S NEXT?

• See more about our upcoming virtual career fair.
• Follow us on Facebook as we begin to announce our upcoming events.
• Look ahead: Will you join us for the LULAC Virtual Summit?!

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