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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
August 7, 2020

Issue No. 22
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello,

We invite you to sign up and host a vigil where you live on National Vigil Day
(August 15th) in honor of Army Pvt. Vanessa Guillen. Then, share your message on
the Vanessa Guillen Prayer Wall online. Also, take a moment to register for the
LULAC Virtual Summit and the LULAC Virtual Career Fair. Plus, we take an encore
look at our webinar on Hate Crimes with ADL, “Remembering El Paso.”

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

* Our Federal Training Institute Partnership has a full month of training for
federal employees!

* Did you miss the LULAC Virtual Rally to Honor Heroes? Find it and watch it
on-demand.

* Read LULAC’s CEO piece on the justice fight ahead.

* We have another week of great information on InformaGente with Raúl Castillo.

* Learn about a couple of Grow With Google workshops for Nonprofits that you
might want to see.

By Diego Tum-Monge

[ [link removed] ] Our Top Story
Here is what you should know.

[Virtual] Prayer Wall for Vanessa Guillen

See it here. [ [link removed] ] | Have you signed it
yet?

Vanessa Guillen’s story has inspired many brave soldiers to come forward about
their experiences with harassment, sexual assault, and rape in the military.
#IAmVanessaGuillen [ [link removed] ]
stands as a digital movement that calls for change. Last week, LULAC joined
hundreds of advocates in Washington, D.C. in the March for Vanessa Guillen [ [link removed] ] .
Also, the Guillen Family was present and later met with President Trump at the
White House [ [link removed] ] .

SPECIAL NOTE: If you are part of an organization or a community organizer that
would like to host a local vigil with LULAC on National Vigil Day for Vanessa
Guillen on August 15, please email us at [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Spc. Vanessa Guillen's family, her friends,
and fellow soldiers as we grieve together in the wake of this tragedy. Join us in
sharing a message of hope on our virtual Prayer Wall for Vanessa [ [link removed] ] .

Here are a few messages left by members of our community impacted by the loss:

Sul wrote: “Dear Vanessa, My prayer for you is to be at peace and happy wherever
[you’re] at. You were a courageous [woman] to have stood for what you believed.
I’m so proud we shared the same uniform and although I never got the honor [of]
meeting you, I love you. RIP”

Maria wrote: “Vanessa, I owe you so much. Thanks to you, I was finally able to
reveal the sexual harassment I experienced by a superior in the military. I am
sorry that it took this terrible injustice to finally give me the strength. I
will always hold you dearly in my heart and will continue to speak out in support
of you and your family.”

Dorty Anne wrote: “Vanessa you have led me to so many amazing people, you are my
Angel, Rest In Power while we won’t [rest] until you have Justice.”

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

Latino Flash Pitch 2020: Leading Latino Entrepreneurship

Register TODAY! [ [link removed] ] | August 11-12

We are incredibly honored and excited to support Latino entrepreneurs around the
US with The Latino Flash Pitch 2020 as a virtual preconference to the LULAC
Summit. It is a two-day conference planned specifically for emerging
entrepreneurs to foster connections, inspire learning, and create a community
around Latino innovation.

Our judges, speakers, and panelists are Latino entrepreneurs from all sectors and
industries who are leading our community through uncertain times. Experts from
different fields join us in a discussion on the most pressing needs and issues
affecting Latino entrepreneurs today.

Together, we will hear from thought leaders, engage digitally in an exciting
exchange of ideas, and speak strength into our experiences as a community. Join
us as we announce the inaugural cohort of 2020 finalists of our Latino Flash
Pitch Competition.

To learn more and register, visit latinoflashpitch.eventbrite.com/ [ [link removed] ] .

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LULAC Virtual Career Fair

Are you a job recruiter or looking for a way to support inclusive hiring
practices?

You are invited to join the LULAC Virtual Career Fair, a two-day streaming event
that helps bring diverse talent to you. It will be held Friday, August 14 and
Saturday, August 15 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Learn more at LULAC.org/careerfair [ [link removed] ] .

Join us and become part of the dynamic national movement of companies and
organizations committed to inclusive recruitment. A wide range of qualified job
seekers from various backgrounds have signed up and are ready to connect. Post
your job listings, review resumes, receive scheduled chats, and engage with
attendees directly as you share your exciting mission and values with our
communities across the country.

If you are someone who is looking for a new job, you can participate in the LULAC
Virtual Career Fair by signing up at LULAC.careerfair.live [ [link removed] ] !
Join us is sharing online about this e-meet opportunity. Access our digital
toolkit at LULAC.info/careerfairtoolkit [ [link removed] ]
for shareable graphics and sample text for this event, or simply use
#LULACCareerFair. See you there!

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LULAC Virtual Summit

It’s here! [ [link removed] ] | August 13 - 15, 2020

Join us for the LULAC Virtual Summit as we bring together top leaders in vital
sectors including business, government and civic areas to examine the challenges
facing Latinos and what we’re doing to address them. The 3-day summit features
panel discussions with leading experts in their fields plus leadership
development training opportunities for LULAC members. The best part is, it’s all
FREE [ [link removed] ] .

See more and register at LULAC.org/virtualsummit. [ [link removed] ]

Featured guests include Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Tim Kaine, Senator
Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of the U.S. Army Ryan McCarthy, Former HUD Secretary
and Presidential Candidate Julián Castro, Representative Veronica Escobar,
Representative Jimmy Gomez, Representative Darren Soto, NUL President and CEO
Marc Morial, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson, CEO and National Director
of ADL Jonathan Greenblatt, and HRC CEO Alphonso David among others. What a
powerful line-up!

Topics we will explore include: Civil rights & Equity, Education, Media
Messaging, Health and Wellness, Gender Equity, Immigration, Financial Literacy,
LGBTQ Rights, Puerto Rico, Voting and the Environment.

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2020 Federal Training Institute Partnership

Learn more and register! [ [link removed] ] | “A Month of Development”

The LULAC Federal Training Institute (FTI), The National Council of Hispanic
Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), Leadership Consultants and several Federal
agencies have come together to coordinate and provide training through the 2020
Virtual LULAC Federal Training Institute Partnership “A Month of Development” for
Federal employees and the community during these challenging times. All this is
free of charge and it’s an opportunity attendees can enjoy thanks to the
generosity, collaboration, and in-kind support of all the partners.

Register today at LULAC.org/ftipreg [ [link removed] ] . You can also
explore the full list of workshops at LULAC.org/ftip/agenda [ [link removed] ] .

The FTIP cohorts understand how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting
all activities and this includes access to training and development
opportunities, including diverse staff and employees. However, now more than
ever, we need to continue recruiting, retaining, motivating, and developing a
federal workforce reflective of an increasingly diverse nation. Our goal is to
provide the tools to help participants lead, aspire to leadership positions and
become the leaders of tomorrow. Our success together will be men and women who
will understand, be sensitive to and address the needs of diverse communities.

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Understand Hate Crimes and Combating White Supremacy

Watch it here! [ [link removed] ] |
A Webinar Training on Hate Crimes

What are hate crimes and how are these influenced by white supremacy ideology?
This training includes what you should know if you are a victim or witness such
incidents. We examine and learn how symbols are still being used to build a white
supremacy movement that lives on today.

Our speakers for this webinar include:

* Sindy Benavides, LULAC CEO as the host

* Monica Bauer, ADL Director Hispanic Affairs as the featured presenter.

Visit ADL.org/latinx [ [link removed] ] for more resources, in
English and Spanish, about hate crimes and what the Latinx community can do to
confront hate!

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Virtual Rally to Honor Heroes - Encore Streaming

Join in! [ [link removed] ] | Renaming Our Nation's Military Bases

In 1948, President Harry Truman signed executive Order 9981 [ [link removed] ]
which required the government to desegregate the military. The order also led to
the establishment of the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and
Opportunity in the Armed Services. This past Sunday, LULAC joined Citizens
Against Intolerance in premiering the video stream of a virtual rally. Its
purpose was to highlight our combined commitment to reflecting our country’s
diversity within the military. Let’s transform America’s historical focus away
from symbols that promote racial subjugation and inequality.

Take a moment and watch the stream at LULAC.org/heroes/live. [ [link removed] ]

Speakers include:

* Troy E. Mosley, CEO of Citizens Against Intolerance

* Sindy Benavides, CEO of LULAC

* Dawn and Richard Collins Jr., from the Richard Collins III Foundation

* Carl Snowden, Founder of Caucus of African American Leaders

* Brigadier General (R) Ty Seidule, Chamberlain Fellow from Hamilton College

Do you want to get involved? Sign the petition [ [link removed] ]
and learn more at LULAC.org/heroes [ [link removed] ] .

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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.

InformaGente

Watch it now. [ [link removed] ] | Worker Safety During COVID-19
w/ Raúl Castillo

In the latest episode of #InformaGente, actor Raul Castillo talks to California
Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Labor commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower about
workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to how you can stay safe and
the steps employers can take to protect our communities.

Watch it with English subtitles [ [link removed] ] or Spanish
subtitles [ [link removed] ] .

InformaGente is an online, bilingual series taking a closer look at what
California’s Latino population (more than 16 million people) can do to stay
healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video series is produced in
partnership with Listos California [ [link removed] ] , the
National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts [ [link removed] ]
(NHFA), and the League of United Latin American Citizens [ [link removed] ]
(LULAC).

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Empower Your Nonprofit Organization

Did you miss it? | Look back on Part 1 [ [link removed] ] AND
Part 2 [ [link removed] ]

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.
We’re excited to be joining our partner, Grow With Google, for a two-part Grow
With Google On-Air workshop series created to help nonprofit organizations better
use digital tools to reach their goals.

[ [link removed] ] In Part 1, we look at how to best recruit
volunteers and drive online donations using AdGrants. We also learnhow 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 watch it on demand. [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] For Part 2, we focus on how to connect students
and jobseekers to free, valuable digital resources that can grow their careers
and businesses. See it at goo.gle/GrowOnAirJuly29. [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] Check out both episodes and much success to
you!

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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.

Saturday, August 8: Hawaii

Hawaii will hold its primary state elections [ [link removed] ]
tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 11: Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, South Dakota, Vermont,
Wisconsin

Connecticut is holding a rescheduled presidential primary [ [link removed] ] ,
which was originally supposed to take place on April 28. Georgia state run-off [ [link removed] ] ,
originally scheduled for July 21. Minnesota [ [link removed] ] ,
Vermont [ [link removed] ] ,
and Wisconsin [ [link removed] ] are holding state
primaries. South Dakota [ [link removed] ]
has its state run-off.


Up Next… August 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming; August 25: Oklahoma

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News and Updates

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Administration Limiting DACA Program [ [link removed] ]

Friday, August 7—Wisconsin Public Radio

Being a Latina is a Superpower, Here’s Why [ [link removed] ]

Friday, August 7—BeLatina

Trump’s latest plan to use the census for political gain, explained [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, August 6—Vox

'I have no fears': Afro-Latina news anchor Ilia Calderón confronts racism in new
memoir [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, August 5—NBC News

Biden reaches out to Latino voters with plan to tackle inequalities [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, August 4—The Guardian

Coronavirus Economic Downturn Has Hit Latinos Especially Hard [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, August 4—Pew Research Center

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LULAC in the News

Fighting Hate From Home | Combatting Domestic Terrorism: One Year After El Paso [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, August 6—Wisconsin Gazette

Army leaders promise culture shift to cease sexual harassment, assault [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, August 5—Fort Lee Traveller

Coalition Demands Release of Trump Administration Documents on the Detention of
Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, August 4—Amnesty International

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Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week*

LULAC Honors Heroes And Looks Ahead On The One-Year-Anniversary Of El Paso
Shooting [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, August 2

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] ] Council and Partner Spotlight
Local and national actors that make an impact.

LULAC Councils

Clark County organizations [including SW Washington LULAC] detail systemic racism
in first of three listening sessions [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, August 4—Clark County Today

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National Partners

NCTA: “The Cost of Replacing Old Wooden Poles is Slowing Down Broadband
Deployment in Unserved Areas” [ [link removed] ]

Friday, July 17—NCTA has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to
look into eliminating cost barriers that impact unserved communities who
desperately need broadband access. Read about the details and their petition at
the link above, or learn more about NCTA at ncta.com [ [link removed] ] .

Charter Communications: “Accelerating Access: More Broadband for More Americans” [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, July 14—“Charter provided free broadband to over 400,000 teachers,
students, and their families, as well as small businesses, over the last several
months, and we also have been investing in and expanding our network to reach
more of the millions of homes and businesses without broadband.” Visit
policy.charter.com [ [link removed] ] to read more on how Charter
is helping communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Take part in supporting our communities by donating today! [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] 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 MUSIC

New Song: Pa’ La Cultura - David Guetta, Human(X) ft. Various Artists [ [link removed] ]

Listen to this collaboration between various artists including Sofia Reyes,
Abraham Mateo, De La Ghetto, Zion & Lennox, Manuel Turizo, Lalo Ebratt, Thalia,
Maejor. Together they are raising proceeds to help immigrants impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic through NDLON.

The Afro-Latinx Experience Is Essential To Our International Reckoning On Race [ [link removed] ]

Join the conversation about how Afro-Latinx folks often get left out of national
discussions about Blackness and, in particular, the Black Lives Matter movement.

Residente's Favorite Protest Songs [ [link removed] ]

Listen to Residente talk about the strong Afro-Caribbean current running through
a handful of songs about social justice that have inspired him.

Reclaiming Boogaloo [ [link removed] ]

What is Boogaloo and why has the word been recently adopted by white supremacists
and other hate groups? Learn about this special music developed in the 1960s by
Nuyoricans who were listening to American pop music, James Brown, Tito Puente and
Machito – young folks bringing together disparate sounds and cultures to make
their own.

[ [link removed] ] Next week will be about CHICANO LITERATURE.
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 it for this the past two week! Be sure to register today so you don't miss
the action for our events next week!

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Visit LULAC.org/virtualsummit [ lulac.org/virtualsummit ] to see more about
the LULAC Virtual Summit.

* Help share the LULAC Virtual Summit by using our Digital Toolkit [ [link removed] ] .

* Look ahead: Take a moment to also register or post your job opportunities for
our LULAC Virtual Career Fair at LULAC.org/careerfair [ [link removed] ] .

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