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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
September 11, 2020

Issue No. 24
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello again! Hola!

After many of you provided your feedback and careful consideration, we would like
to announce that La Liga will now be published bi-weekly starting next week.
Also, we are excited that soon, we will share news about additional newsletters.
So stay tuned!

This week, we highlight the calls for justice for Elder Fernandez and Jacob Blake.
Take a look at some of our favorite sessions at the Virtual Summit with our
uploaded recordings. Also, consider becoming a poll worker with Power The Polls
for the upcoming general elections on November 3.

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

* Join the Federal Training Institute Partnership’s Community Outreach events
and see more about their “Month of Development”.

* Help spread the word about LULAC’s Unidos Por Impacto Hunger Relief Campaign
serving large cities in several states.

* Become a youth mentor from home with our YE2S program.

* Get a FREE subscription to the Hispanic Network Magazine.

By Diego Tum-Monge

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

Two New Cases Ignite Angry Calls for Justice

Here’s what you should know if you missed them.

The lives of two men who were living more than 1100 miles apart intersected in an
unexpected way, again raising questions about civil rights denied to communities
of color. LULAC is fighting to have the events surrounding both cases
investigated fully and openly to ensure justice

is done. [Content warning: sexual assault, suicide, police violence.]

First, there is Army Sergeant Elder Fernandes, whose body was found Tuesday
evening, August 25. He is the latest Latino victim of alleged sexual abuse at
Fort Hood, located 80 miles northwest of Austin, Texas. According to
investigators, Fernandes was last seen alive on August 17, the day he was
released from two weeks of medical care and driven home by his Staff Sergeant.
The latter claim is uncorroborated. Earlier last week, his body was flown to
Boston Logan International Airport and then escorted to his home town of
Brockton, Massachusetts. Read the full story [ [link removed] ]
of his escort to Brockton, details on how he was found, and the claims of sexual
abuse leading up to his death.

The Army said he was a “voluntary walk-off”, a claim eerily similar to what Fort
Hood investigators said about Army Sgt. Gregory Morales [ [link removed] ] .
He was another soldier who went missing in August 2019. Ten months later, on June
19, 2020, Morales’ remains were found in a shallow grave near the base. The same
was said of Army Private Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered at Fort Hood, her body
dismembered and buried in three separate graves several miles away. No arrests
have been made in Morales’ murder and the Army has yet to issue a conclusive
report on Guillen’s claims of harassment in the weeks immediately prior to her
disappearance. Recently, the Army has launched an “in-depth investigation” [ [link removed] ]
into the handling of the deaths of Fernandes, Guillen and 10 other soldiers at
Fort Hood this year. The top general at Fort Hood, Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, has
been removed from his position.

The second recent case capturing worldwide attention is the shooting of Jacob
Blake, caught on video in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Blake was left paralyzed and in
grave condition after a police officer shot him seven times in the back at close
range. Witnesses said Blake was shot because he refused to follow orders by
police as he was getting into his vehicle with his three children, ages 3, 5 and
8 Days of protests have followed the shooting as the community demands the
officers involved be fired and arrested. There have also been several victims of
violence during the unrest [ [link removed] ] ,
leading to rising racial tensions. Both President Trump and Democratic
presidential candidate Joe Biden have traveled to Kenosha. LULAC has joined the
NAACP and other civil rights organizations in calling the shooting unjustified
and demanding an immediate and full investigation.

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

A look back at the LULAC Virtual Summit

Stream now! [ [link removed] ] | This week’s panel highlight:
Civil Rights [ [link removed] ] , John
Quiñones [ [link removed] ] ,
and the Latino Vote [ [link removed] ]

The LULAC Virtual Summit was a powerful experience full of many moving
conversations about the issues affecting our communities throughout the U.S. Now,
these discussions are available for your viewing on-demand when you scroll our
full YouTube playlist [ [link removed] ]
or visit online at LULAC.org/media/video [ [link removed] ] .

This week we want to highlight three major panels which speak to the importance
of alliances and working in coalitions when taking action against social
injustices.

Our “ Civil Rights and Equity Tu Lucha Es Mi Lucha: Standing Together As Allies [ [link removed] ] ”
brought together civil rights leaders of national organizations to address police
brutality, the Black Lives Matter movement, the impact of COVID-19, and other
inequalities to major social challenges. In our “ What Would You Do?: In a Time
of Great Division In America with John Quiñones [ [link removed] ] ”,
we listen to John’s personal story and how each of us has the power to make a
difference. “ The Historic Role of Latinos in 2020: A Conversation with Julián
Castro [ [link removed] ] ”
is a session that highlights the significance of the 2020 election as Latinos
continue to organize and mobilize to vote.

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Central) // TODAY at 9 PM CT

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Disfruta de la transmisión del concierto desde tu casa el viernes 11 de
septiembre. *SOLO PARA MAYORES DE 21 AÑOS*

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Get exclusive access to the private concert with a small donation to LULAC.
Register and participate to win a virtual meet & greet with Banda MS!

Enjoy the concert from your home on Friday, September 11. *ONLY FOR ADULTS OVER
THE AGE OF 21*

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Community Charla: Mirage

REGISTER [ [link removed] ]
| TODAY at 4:00 pm ET

Join us for this special Charla as we discuss the current migrant crisis with
Latinx leaders who are at the forefront of this issue.

We will also screen the short 9-minute film "Mirage" [ [link removed] ] ,
a magic realism tale about a girl who spends her time daydreaming and fantasizing
in hopes to be reunited with her parents as she is held captive by U.S. border
agents. The Director of the film, Luis Roman Quintero, will join us on the panel
to talk about the film and the migrant crisis.

This special Charla is a collaboration with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation,
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, LULAC, Lutheran Immigration and
Refugee Service, Prospanica LA & DC and MALDEF.

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Address the poll worker shortage!

You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters,
and potentially get paid to do it.

Sign up to Power the Polls today! [ [link removed] ]

Once you’ve signed up, depending on your jurisdiction, you will either be
contacted by Power the Polls, a partner organization, or your local election
administrators about your application.

The steps to become a poll worker can be a bit complicated, but don’t worry: the
Power the Polls team will help you along the way. In coming weeks, Power the
Polls will host briefings to provide you with more information about the
application process and what to expect when you become a poll worker.

In the meantime, we also ask that you encourage your friends and family to sign
up to be poll workers and help make this a safe and fair election. Click below to
share Power the Polls with your network:

[SHARE ON FACEBOOK] [ [link removed] ]

[SHARE ON TWITTER] [ [link removed] ]

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Join the 2020 FTIP Development Month

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions! [ [link removed] ] | Free of charge
to all federal employees.

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 participants understand how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is
impacting all activities. This includes access to training and development
opportunities for 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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2020 FTIP Community Outreach Events

Register here. [ [link removed] ] | Wednesday, October 7 and
Thursday, October 8

We have completely transformed the Federal Training Institute Partnership (FTIP)
Community Outreach efforts into a series of virtual events for the first time
ever, with the great support of Federal agencies, the National Council of
Hispanic Employment Managers, LULAC National Women's Commission, and LULAC Puerto
Rico. To register please visit LULAC.org/ftipcommunity [ [link removed] ]
and follow the instructions listed below.

Thanks to the generosity, collaboration, and in-kind support of all of our
partners, we are able to provide this opportunity free of charge. Now more than
ever, it is vital that we recruit, retain, motivate, and develop a diverse
federal workforce — one that will understand, be sensitive to, and address the
needs of our community.

The FTIP Community Outreach workshops [ [link removed] ]
will take place Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8. We invite you all
to join us!

See our workshops below:

* Workshop #1 - Uncover the Secrets of Finding and Applying for a Job in the
Federal Government

* Workshop #2 - Descubra los Secretos de Encontrar y Solicitar Empleo en el
Gobierno Federal

* Workshop #3 - Identify and Eliminate Harassment in the Workplace

* Workshop #4 - Veteran's Town Hall

* Workshop #5 - Como Identificar y Eliminar el Hostigamiento o Acoso Laboral

* Workshop # 6 - The Census and You

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Virtual Congressional Briefing: COVID-19, Health Disparities & the Social
Determinants of Health

RSVP today! [ [link removed] ] | Wednesday, September 16

We invite you to join us at our upcoming virtual Congressional Briefing,
"COVID-19, Health Disparities and the Social Determinants of Health" on September
16, 2020 from 1-2pm ET. To register for this briefing, please use the following
link: www.kidneyfund.org/sdoh [ [link removed] ] .

The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color has made it clear
that we, as a nation, must address health disparities. To succeed in those
efforts, we need to focus on the socioeconomic status and nonmedical drivers of
health, commonly known as the social determinants of health (SDOH). We want to
educate Congressional staff and other policymakers about SDOH, explain the impact
they have on kidney disease and on communities of color, and describe the steps
we can take to begin to address these very complex issues. Join us!

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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.

Unidos Por Impacto Hunger Relief Campaign

Learn more! [ [link removed] ] | To apply, text “IMPACTS” to 52886 |
Para aplicar, envía “IMPACTO” a 52886.

Recipients can apply for gift cards which they will be able to cash for food
items at tiendas, supermercados and bodegas in their communities. Immigration
status is not a factor. The campaign will also help boost local economies for
neighborhood businesses hurt by the pandemic. Read more about the program and
it’s opportunities at LULAC.org/unidos [ [link removed] ] .

You must live in one of the following cities to be eligible for relief: New York
City, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Chicago, Bakersfield - Tulare, Los Angeles and the
San Francisco Bay Area.

Individuals can apply by texting the keyword " IMPACTS [ [link removed] ] "
to 52886 and filling out the promptings via text message. Para aplicar en
español, envía " IMPACTO [ [link removed] ] " a 52886.

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Healthy Minds = Healthy Families

See the great resources that are being shared!

Nearly 1 in 4 Latinos [ [link removed] ]
reported that the Coronavirus pandemic was affecting their mental health,
according to an April 2020 poll. Job loss, immigration status, returning to
school or work, a lack of childcare, and even the health status of loved ones are
all concerns for Latinos across the U.S.

Last week, LUAC had joined Salud America and partners in a #SaludTues [ [link removed] ]
tweetchat for #NationalSuicidePrevention Awareness Month. We recognize the need
to promote healthy minds and provide accessible resources for our communities in
these troubling times!

Here are a few tweets during the tweetchat:

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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities With LULAC Programs

Be a Mentor and/or Webinar Facilitator From Home!
[ [link removed] ]

Volunteer virtually with our Youth Educational Enrichment Series (YE2S) program
as a mentor and/or webinar facilitator! This online 10-month webinar series and
mentoring program is designed to serve students between the ages of 13 to 18 and
empower Latino youth while immersing them in a STEAM-focused curriculum to
decrease the digital divide. Join our volunteers, have fun and help increase
representation of Latinos in the STEAM-fields through social engagement and
mentorship!!

LULAC has plenty of ways for you to get involved! Become a mentor and share
important life, educational, and professional skills with students eager to
learn. Lead a webinar to engage students in critical thinking, exploration of
STEAM fields, and helping them get ready for a profession or trade in career
fields of the future.

If you are interested in joining and making a difference in your community, visit
LULAC.org/volunteer [ [link removed] ] or contact
[email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

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Support these programs and others by donating today! [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] Council and Partner Spotlights
Local and national actors that make an impact.

LULAC Councils

Puerto Rico helps their local communities!

See how Mari Carvo and her council in Puerto Rico helped deliver grocery boxes
filled with produce to community members and LULAC members in need. Beautiful
acts of love!

D.C. Members represents at the March on Washington

On August 28, LULAC joined Rev. Al Sharpton and other civil rights leaders in
Washington, D.C. [ [link removed] ]
to call for racial equality and justice. Hear the voices of these local members
on Twitter [ [link removed] ] or Instagram [ [link removed] ]
as they shared their reasons for joining the march.

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Tell us what you’re doing to support your communities! Email us at
[email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] .

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National Partners

FREE [ [link removed] ] Hispanic Network Magazine
Subscription for LULAC Members!

Hispanic Network Magazine (HNM) Is the premiere resource magazine dedicated to
the advancement of Latinos, Latinas, Hispanics & Native Americans. HNM provides
and informs cutting edge concepts and is the link between the qualified students,
career & business candidates, educational institutions, corporate America, and
the federal government. Subscribe for FREE today! [ [link removed] ]

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Take part in supporting our communities 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.

September 15: Delaware

Learn more about one of the last state primaries this year coming up in Delaware [ [link removed] ] .

Up Next… November 3: General Elections (all across the U.S.)

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News and Updates

There Is No Route to the White House Without Latino Voters [ [link removed] ]

Friday, September 4—An opinion piece by Jorge Ramos; The New York Times | Leer en
español. [ [link removed] ]

Latina business owners discuss pandemic struggles at film premiere [ [link removed] ]

Friday, September 4—AZ Big Media

Racism deprived Latino WWI hero Marcelino Serna of the Medal of Honor. He
deserves it, advocates say. [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, September 2—NBC News

Revealed: Trump nominee had role in removing prosecutor opposed to family
separations [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, September 2—The Guardian

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LULAC in the News

Wanted: A new generation of poll workers | Commentary [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, September 8—Orlando Sentinel; co-authored by Sindy Benavides, LULAC
National CEO.

144 teams attend 44th annual LULAC Labor Day softball tournament [ [link removed] ]

Saturday, September 5—BigCountryHomepage.com

Latino Advocacy Groups Say Republican Party Is Enabling Trump’s ‘Bigoted And
Cruel Agenda’ [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, September 3—Latino USA

After derecho, community leaders work to help migrant, refugee families [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, September 3—LULAC Council 308 is highlighted; The Daily Iowan

Congressman, LULAC meet with U.S. Army secretary about deaths at Fort Hood [ [link removed] ]

Saturday, August 29—KRGV.com

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Our Press Releases

Read our latest press releases published at LULAC.org/news/pr [ [link removed] ] .
The following are selected highlights:

LULAC Says Firing Of Houston Police Officers Is The Right First Step [ [link removed] ] —Friday,
September 11

Labor Day 2020: Gratitude For America’s Latino Essential Workers [ [link removed] ] —Monday,
September 7

Poll Worker Recruitment Day 2020 [ [link removed] ] —Tuesday,
September 1

LULAC Kicks Off Campaign For Hunger Relief Across USA [ [link removed] ] —Monday,
August 31 | Leer en español. [ [link removed] ]

LULAC Joins Reverend Al Sharpton And Other Civil Rights Leaders Today For March
In Washington [ [link removed] ] —Friday,
August 28

LULAC In Puerto Rico Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of 19th Amendment With Rest Of
The United States [ [link removed] ] —Wednesday,
August 26

LULAC Calls For Immediate Investigation In Kenosha, Wisconsin Shooting [ [link removed] ] —Monday,
August 24

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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: FOOD AND DESSERTS

José Ralat, Taco Editor [ [link removed] ]

Can you imagine being an expert writer about tacos? That’s José Ralat’s story and
his perspective is that tacos have come a long way, from being first introduced
around the 1800s to evolving into fusions like Korean, Kosher, and even Cajun
tacos.

Have you heard of a Salvadoran Quesadilla? [ [link removed] ]

Salvadoran Quesadillas are a staple of the culture but not the easiest things to
make! Join the Pero Like with their guest, SalviSoul [ [link removed] ] ,
for a quick cooking class to see how it’s made.

Next time, we will talk about LATINO SMALL BUSINESSES you should know about. Do
you have an idea for something we can feature? Email us at [email protected] [ 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!

Don’t forget to watch the latest InformaGente episode with Jorge Hernandez from
Los Tigres del Norte!

LULAC SW WA highlighted the Latino Legislative Day that their local youth council
members got to attend earlier this year. Watch their video!

Listen to this young student’s amazing voice as he shared his thanks for
receiving a computer from LULAC members in Las Marías, Puerto Rico.

LULAC 354 was also present at the March on Washington! See how they participated
and how they are speaking up for their community.

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Thank you for reading.


Continue to share your stories or recommendations with us via email at
[email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] . Let us know what you
think about this bi-weekly newsletter and what you’d like to see in the future.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Share our Hunger Relief Campaign: Visit LULAC.org/unidos [ [link removed] ]
for more information and help spread the word.

* Follow us on social media: See all our accounts through linktr.ee/LULAC [ [link removed] ] .

* Look ahead: La Liga is now bi-weekly, and we look forward to bringing new
newsletters to you in the near future.

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