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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
October 2, 2020

Issue No. 26
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello John,

Welcome back! We share some of the work our councils have done on the ground for
the 2020 Census. Consider chipping during Hispanic Heritage Month to support
Latinos through our national programs and initiatives. Also, if you are the owner
of a small business in California, Texas or New York, apply for the PowerUp Fund
-- a financial grant and intensive mentoring program.

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

* FTIP Community Outreach Events are coming up on October 7 & 8.

* Join us October 13 for a live discussion on higher education equity.

By Diego Tum-Monge

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

LULAC 2020 Census Work

See how LULAC mobilized on the ground!

All across the county, LULAC members and community leaders are encouraging others
to fill out the census survey. See below for a few pictures taken of their local
efforts. Congratulations!

At LULAC, we understand the importance of getting counted and how it can bring
federal funding to our communities. That is why we empowered many of our councils
in target areas with Census Mini-Grants. These $500 grants ensured that our
members met people where they were and encouraged as many others to complete the
census before the deadline.

In addition, LULAC had partnered with other latino organizations to establish a
census social media campaign in target areas and with the support of Facebook
through ad credits.

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

Celebrate the impact of our community.

"How can I chip in?" [ [link removed] ]

This month, we continue to share the stories of our members and program
participants [ [link removed] ] as we honor the strengths and
inspirations of our unique culture and heritage. Our ask of you is simple. Please
help support your communities by chipping in to our national programs and
services. Our goal is to achieve $20,000 in donations so we can reach a generous
match from Walmart. Will you celebrate with us? Learn more at
LULAC.org/heritage/chipin [ [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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Follow LULAC on social media and never miss our notifications for live events!

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Latina/o Equity in U.S. Higher Education: A National Campaign for Equity
Assessment Policy

Join us! [ [link removed] ] | Tuesday, October 13 from 1-2:30PM
CST

The Hispanic Equity Report at UT Austin reports that Latino employees and
students experience vast inequalities in student enrollments, disparities in
employee compensation, lack of diversity in leadership positions, and other
discriminatory practices. It’s time we talk about equity in higher education.
Register at LULAC.org/higheredequity [ [link removed] ] to join
us!

This webinar will spark a discussion to formulate a strategy that addresses
Latina/o Equity in higher education in partnership with LULAC, the Texas Center
for Education Policy (TCEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, and local
organizations, including the National Latina/o Education Research and Policy
Project (NLERAPP). The Independent Equity Committee at the University of Texas at
Austin has proposed extending the Latina/o equity initiative to other colleges
and universities in Texas and California. Our aim is to build a national campaign
together and develop a plan of action for equity assessment policies that support
underrepresented employees and students in higher education.

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Take the survey = support our communities with mental health resources!

LULAC is proud to support the How Right Now [ [link removed] ]
initiative. Its purpose is to address people’s feelings of grief, loss, and worry
during COVID-19. We ask for 15 minutes of your time to help us learn your
thoughts about the initiative. Your feedback will help us understand what‘s most
helpful to people during this time.

Please click on the image below to complete the survey.

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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.

Grant opportunity for Latino-owned businesses

Google.org announced a $3M grant to Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund [ [link removed] ] !
Together with Ureeka [ [link removed] ] —a community built to support
and grow underrepresented small businesses—the PowerUp Fund
[ [link removed] ] helps grow Latino small businesses
and assists entrepreneurs in building the skills to continue that growth in the
future.

Applications for this $5,000 grant and intensive mentoring program must be
submitted on October 14. If you’re a Latino small businesses in California, Texas
or New York, apply now at powerupfund.org/powerupfund. [ [link removed] ]

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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. It
empowers Latino youth to decrease the digital divide by immersing them in a
STEAM-focused curriculum. Join our volunteers, have fun, and help increase the
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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Use YouTube para Hacer Crecer Su Negocio

RSVP Today. [ [link removed] ] | Webinar on Thursday, October 8
at 8 PM CT for Spanish-speakers.

Participate in our Grow with Google Workshop as part of our celebration for
Hispanic Heritage Month! In partnership with Grow with Google, we will be hosting
a workshop dedicated to owners of small businesses in the Latino community.
You’ll learn how to use YouTube to grow your business digitally.

Join Israel Serna, our presenter from Grow with Google and expert in digital
skills, particularly in the small business and entrepreneurial Latino community.
For the last 15 years, Israel has worked within the public and private sector
across various industries. Also, he has continuously worked with America's Small
Business Development Center and other entities to bring awareness on successful
product usage for e-commerce and digital development in the Latino business
community. LULAC is happy to bring you this event in Spanish! Join us as we
celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in our communities.

Click the image below to register or to share the link!

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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

LULAC Rochelle Covid-19 Relief

Thank you to our members in Council 5304 of Rochelle, IL for using the LULAC
COVID-19 council micro stipend to donate food and hygiene items to families in
need in their communities. For more information on their event and to see photos,
please visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ] .

LULAC Storm Lake COVID-19 Relief

Special thanks to members of council 309 who took the time to visit local
businesses and placed informational posters on symptoms, social distancing and
how to stay safe. They created the posters themselves and also handed out face
coverings and hand sanitizer for the employees to use. For more information on
the council’s event, please visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ] .

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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

Coca-Cola to make Election Day a company holiday. [ [link removed] ]

On June 30, Coca-cola announced to employees that they will make Election Day
(Tuesday, November 3, 2020) an additional paid company holiday for all US-based
employees.

Also, Coca-cola has joined the Time to Vote Initiative [ [link removed] ] ,
a national non-partisan coalition of U.S. companies committed to ensuring that
their employees have full access to the voting process this and every Election
Day. We support the Time to Vote movement’s goal to increase participation in our
country’s elections, and we are committed to doing our part as best we can.

Walmart aims to empower voters [ [link removed] ]

Election Day is fast approaching and voters are looking for help in navigating
rules and procedures in place for voting this year. That’s why Walmart and Sam’s
Clubs are taking important steps [ [link removed] ] to
help ensure voters have access to the tools and information that they need to
safely cast their ballots during this election season.

As part of this campaign, Walmart is engaging its customers and associates to
help them check their voter registration status, register to vote, learn more
about the candidates and issues on the ballot in their communities and be
informed about their voting options.

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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.

Get Out The Vote!

32

DAYS LEFT UNTIL ELECTION DAY!

Plan Your Vote with this trusted tool! [ [link removed] ]

NBC News has important dates and information you need to know about mail-in and
early in-person voting. Find your state and make a plan to vote!

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News and Updates

All Eyes Are on Pfizer as Trump Pushes for Vaccine by October [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, September 30—The New York Times

ICE prepara redadas selectivas en ciudades santuario para amplificar el tema
migratorio durante la campaña de Trump, según el Washington Post [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, September 29—Summary/Quote

Investing in equitable access to solar energy for Hispanic communities [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 28—PV Magazine

Latinx, LGBTQ and HIV positive people: A triple discrimination that nobody talks
about [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 28—Al Día News

15-year-old girl who spent her life in the U.S. facing deportation after hospital
arrest [ [link removed] ]

Friday, September 25—CBS News

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LULAC in the News

Judge upholds GOP law making absentee voting harder in Iowa [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, September 29—Associated Press (AP News)

LULAC of Muscatine plans to host a "march to the polls" rally at city hall [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, September 29—Muscatine Journal

US Latino civil rights group moves 2021 convention online [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 28—Associated Press (AP News)

Columbus Activists Work To Mobilize Latino Voters: 'Their Vote Does Make A
Difference' [ [link removed] ]

Monday, September 28—WOSU Public Media

North Texas leaders push to get Latinos to fill out Census [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, September 27—WFAA

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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:
[ [link removed] ]

LULAC: Presidential Debate Was A Debacle That Hurts America [ [link removed] ] —Tuesday,
September 29

LULAC Calls Jailing Of Texas Sheriff And $10K Bond Insufficient In Case Of
Afro-Latino’s Death By Police On Reality TV Show [ [link removed] ] —Tuesday,
September 29

LULAC Congratulates Joseph Castro As Next Chancellor Of CSU System [ [link removed] ] —Wednesday,
September 23

LULAC: Forced Hysterectomies Of Latinas At ICE Facility Are Barbaric [ [link removed] ] —Tuesday,
September 22

LULAC Women’s Commission Pays Tribute To Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg [ [link removed] ] —Sunday,
September 20

LULAC Calls for Reflection Upon Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg [ [link removed] ] —Friday,
September 18

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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!

Manifest House [ [link removed] ] by Angelee Andorfer Lopez,
Founder

Manifest House is a place that serves as a safe haven for women who are looking
to decompress from stress and busy lives. Angelee’s inspiration for creation of
this business is to provide women a place where they can relax and unwind from
busy work schedules and household duties.

Airpals [ [link removed] ] by Joshe Ordonez, Founder & Owner

Airpals a rising logistics business. Joshe is working on developing a business
that provides the best delivery service to her customers on a quick, effective,
and timely basis.

Unividoc [ [link removed] ] by German Urrego, Founder & CEO

Unividoc is striving to bring accessible telehealth medicine to our Latino
community. This is vital in improving the quality of life for historically
underserved populations.

Next time, our topic will be LATINO PODCASTS. 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 this week!

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Celebrate Latino stories with us at our Hispanic Heritage Month page [ [link removed] ] .

* Sign up to get our updates by email [ [link removed] ] .

* Look ahead to our LULAC Mujeres Virtual Summit [ [link removed] ] .

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