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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
September 16, 2020

Issue No. 25
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Good morning,

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This week we center the needs of the victims
affected by the fires in California, Oregon, and Washington. Join us in
celebrating this month as we highlight the voices of our members and program
participants. Also, take a look at this Friday’s screening and panel discussion
of “Blood on the Wall”.

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

* Also today, the #StopHateForProfit Week of Action is holding an Instagram
freeze. See how you can join in!

* Sign up for our FTIP's Community Outreach events.

* LULAC now has a series of volunteer opportunities with our various Programs,
including mentoring. See how you can get involved.

By Diego Tum-Monge

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

There is a humanitarian crisis in the West!

“I want to chip in!” [ [link removed] ] | Help families
devastated by the fires.

The worst wildfires in years are racing across California, Oregon and Washington
State. Many people are missing, entire neighborhoods are being wiped out, and
firefighters are battling day and night to help stop or slow the flames. Thus
far, 500,000 people have been forced out of their communities in Oregon.
Thousands of Latinos have lost their homes. In California alone, 3-million acres
and 20,000 homes have been scorched.

Local LULAC leaders on the scene describe a dire situation with many
Spanish-speaking or undocumented essential farmworkers feeling stranded and
unsure of what to do. Jobs are gone and families are having trouble getting help,
many of which are sleeping outdoors, without access to food, showers, bathrooms,
and water.

We ask that you please donate what you can to the #LULACHelps: Wildfires Relief
Fund [ [link removed] ] .
Our Latino brothers and sisters need our help and every day, hour and minute that
passes makes the situation worse. It’s easy and simple to help displaced families
from home by visiting LULAC.org/wildfiresrelieffund [ [link removed] ] .

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

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Join us! [ [link removed] ] | Let’s celebrate the stories of our
community.

This month, from September 15 to October 15, we want to acknowledge and celebrate
the impact that Latinos have across the U.S. Our community holds a rich history,
we are essential workers, we are teachers, we are entrepreneurs, we are students
and aspiring leaders, and much more. Join us in sharing the stories of our
members and program participants [ [link removed] ] as we honor the
strengths and inspiration of our unique culture and heritage. You can follow us
for new stories and events throughout the month at LULAC.org/heritage [ [link removed] ] .

Also, we are asking for your help in directly supporting our communities by
contributing to our efforts to expand our programs and services. Thanks to the
generous match from Walmart, we invite you to help us meet our goal of $20,000 in
donations. Learn more at LULAC.org/heritage/chipin [ [link removed] ] .

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Blood on the Wall - Documentary Screening

Sign up! [ [link removed] ] | Friday, September 20 at 7
p.m ET & 7 p.m. PT

In partnership with National Geographic, join us for a virtual screening of Blood
on the Wall and a panel discussion on the crisis at the border. Blood on the Wall [ [link removed] ]
is an indepth look at the corruption plaguing Mexico and Central America and the
policies of the past that have made it impossible for everyday people to find
justice. See more [ [link removed] ]
about the documentary and take a look at the unique gallery of photos around it’s
story. Don’t forget to sign up to join us this Friday [ [link removed] ] !

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

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#StopHateForProfit Week of Action

Join in! [ [link removed] ] | Call out
hate and misinformation.

Have you seen or heard about the #StopHateForProfit movement? It’s an effort by
over 1,200 companies and nonprofits demanding change from Facebook to address
hate and misinformation. Stop Hate For Profit was founded by some of the most
prominent civil rights groups and nonprofit organizations in the country, and is
joined by some of the most well-known brands in the world. This week marks a
series of virtual actions, and we hope you can join us in calling out hate [ [link removed] ] .

For the rest of this week, you can post a specific message about the harms that
Facebook has inflicted on our society and the importance of voting. Don’t worry,
we provide some example text you can use at stophateforprofit.org [ [link removed] ] .
Today, we are asking people to join a 24-hour Instagram “Freeze”, in which
everyone will put up one message focusing on the damage Facebook does and refrain
from otherwise posting on Instagram for that day. Tomorrow, September 17th,
everyone will share a post focused on how Facebook’s failures lead to real-life
violence and sow division, calling on the company to improve its policies. The
week of action will culminate on Friday, September 18th, when we post about how
Facebook spreads misinformation about the election and urge people to vote and
demand Facebook stop undermining our democracy.

Help us lead the conversation about Facebook’s danger to society by coming
together to explicitly call out Facebook to #StopHateForProfit [ [link removed] ] .

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Join the 2020 FTIP Development Month

Only a few more sessions remaining! [ [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] ] .

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2020 FTIP Community Outreach Events

Don’t miss it! [ [link removed] ] | Wednesday, October 7 and
Thursday, October 8

Thanks to the generosity, collaboration, and in-kind support of all of our
partners, we are able to provide this wonderful series of virtual events 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. Learn more and register by visiting
LULAC.org/ftipcommunity [ [link removed] ] .

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

The Federal Training Institute Partnership (FTIP) Community Outreach series of
virtual events is made possible by the great support of Federal agencies, the
National Council of Hispanic Employment Managers, LULAC National Women's
Commission, and LULAC Puerto Rico.

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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.

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities With LULAC Programs

Be a Mentor and/or Webinar Facilitator From Home!
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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 to decrease the digital divide by immersing them in a
STEAM-focused curriculum. 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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An Amazing Pilot Year with Conexiones

Learn more! [ [link removed] ] | A program in partnership with
Spectrum.

We’d like to congratulate our two Conexiones sites in El Paso, TX and Kansas
City, MO for successfully completing our pilot cycle of Conexiones.

Conexiones is designed to train, motivate, and inspire young adults to succeed in
the technology sector. This program provides the necessary tools for our
participants to continue learning beyond their high school education.

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Grow With Google Playlist

Take a look! [ [link removed] ]
| Free workshops on YouTube at any time!

We’ve created a playlist of Grow with Google workshops in Spanish, in partnership
with the Grow with Google Program. These videos are centered around small
business topics to help Latino business owners thrive amongst challenges due from
the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the lack of access to technology.

Join our very own Program Coordinator as we explore topics such as how to create
and use a YouTube business channel to grow your business. Do not miss out on
these FREE resources! See what’s available on our YouTube channel, now! [ [link removed] ]

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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

Census Outreach Caravan held in San Antonio

Texas LULAC District XV Director Mari Sandoval has worked with the City of San
Antonio, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and Bexar County & State U.S. Census
representatives to organize these caravans throughout the city. The Outreach
Caravans are to promote more participation in the Census and were done throughout
the city in critical neighborhoods and hard-to-count areas. Recently,
Councilwoman Dr. Adriana Garcia from City Council District 4 partnered &
participated in an Outreach Caravan.

LULAC Council 354

Thank you to LULAC Council 354 of Kenosha, WI for helping residents in their
communities going through food insecurities with the help of the COVID-19 Council
Relief Micro Stipend. Council members came together and were able to donate food
baskets to families in need and collaborated with St. Mark's church to help
others in the community. Visit their Facebook page [ [link removed] ]
to explore more photos and information about their efforts.

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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

American Kidney Fund’s Action Week [ [link removed] ]

Now through Friday, September 18—With a focus on prevention and education, the
American Kidney Fund's Kidney Action Week is a series of virtual activities
designed to enlighten, entertain and encourage you to live your healthiest life
by preventing kidney disease. Join us for kidney-friendly cooking demonstrations,
fitness activities, chats with a nephrologist and dietitian, and much more.

Join the Facebook group and learn more about prevention, staying healthy and
resources available to you or a loved one. Click here: Facebook group [ [link removed] ]

T‑Mobile Launches Project 10Million [ [link removed] ]

Thursday, September 3—Project 10Million is a $10.7 billion initiative to close
the homework gap and connect those students who need it most. The project aims to
deliver internet connectivity to millions of underserved student households
across the country with free wireless hotspots, free high-speed data, and access
to at-cost laptops and tablets. Learn more! [ [link removed] ]

Smithfield pledges $2 million over the next two years to help with job readiness
in North Carolina [ [link removed] ]

Friday, September 4—Watch LULAC National CEO, Sindy Benavides, contribute to the
conversation on why access to broadband is important to providing education and
training for our communities. Students in rural areas need internet access, and
this is a step in the right direction to long-term challenges for many
disadvantaged communities.

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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.

47 Days Left to Election Day

Be sure you are registered and request a mail-in ballot, if available. Also,
become a poll worker [ [link removed] ] in your area to help your
community vote.

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News and Updates

She Can't Vote Herself, But This DACA Recipient Is Working To Register Others [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, September 15—NPR

Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 14—HISTORY

Latino construction workers have enabled construction boom, but at a cost,
documentary shows [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 14—NBC News

Women who inspire: Black and Latina entrepreneurs who are excelling amid COVID-19 [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, September 13—NBC News

'He should still be alive:' Father of man who was killed in officer-involved
shooting said [ [link removed] ]

Saturday, September 12—KTRK

Hispanic voters say economy, health care and COVID-19 are top issues in 2020
presidential election [ [link removed] ]

Friday, September 11—Pew Research Center

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LULAC in the News

LULAC National President, Domingo Garcia, speaks on Latino voters [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 14—AP News

'Used-Mexicans' billboard taken down after days of complaints [by LULAC leaders] [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 14—KENS5

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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


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: LATINO SMALL BUSINESSES

Check out these small businesses from our Latino Flash Pitch winners!

College Thrifts [ [link removed] ] by Patricia Garcia, CEO &
Founder

“‘college thrifts’ is a platform for college students by college students. We
seek to to create an inclusive college experience for all students by providing
an affordable and sustainable way for students to represent their schools through
means of a reselling app.

ConciergeBot [ [link removed] ] by James Silva, CEO and Founder

“ConciergeBot is a white label, AI-powered virtual concierge for vacation
rentals, boutique hotels and conferences. We are taking the vacation rental
experience to the next level by providing an AI-driven conversational assistant
platform to inform guests of key time-sensitive events and respond to their
inquiries 24/7.”

Bodega Makeover [ [link removed] ] by Evelyn Brito, Executive
Producer

“An independently produced web series by Keep it Simple Productions, LLC, Bodega
Makeover is a bold reinvention of the makeover series featuring communities
around the United States that have largely been left behind by chain grocery and
retailers. Bodegas and their owners are the soul and lifeblood of their urban
neighborhoods. This series showcases their stories and thank them for being there
when others weren’t by modernizing their storefront, helping to build
relationships with new partners, and therefore breathing new life into the
community.”

Machitia [ [link removed] ] by Joél-Léhi Organista, Founder

“Machitia is designed to help educators dedicated to education for liberation to
improve their lesson plans, apply various pedagogies, and build community.
Machitia will make it easier for educators to create, collaborate, and share
transformative lesson plans.”

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!

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That’s it for now!

As a reminder, La Liga will now be sent out bi-weekly. We are committed to
keeping you connected and this change is only a step in bringing more topics that
matter to you, right to your inbox.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Follow our stories and events for Hispanic Heritage Month at
LULAC.org/hertiage [ [link removed] ] .

* We look forward to bringing you more workshops and content on our YouTube
channel, so be sure to subscribe for our notifications [ [link removed] ] !

* Look ahead: Don’t forget to TAKE THE CENSUS [ [link removed] ]
and encourage others to get counted before the deadline on September 30.

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