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La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
October 15, 2020

Issue No. 27
LULAC.org [ [link removed] ]

Hello John,

Here’s what we have for you. A federal appeals court has upheld voter suppression
in Texas. We help bring Hispanic Heritage Month to a close tomorrow, and invite
you to join a panel discussion on the future of innovation and work. Also,
October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.

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

* Take a moment to check in with yourself and find mental health resources with
the How Right Now Initiative.

* Look back at our discussion on empowering Latinos in higher education.

By Diego Tum-Monge

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

LULAC is Headed to the U.S. Supreme Court After a Federal Appeals Court Allows
Voter Suppression in Texas

Voting rights suffer during early voting in Texas.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) said Tuesday it is taking
its lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court after a ruling late Monday by the U.S. 5th
Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeals panel upheld a proclamation by Texas
Governor Greg Abbott which means Texas voters will only have one drop-off
location per county for absentee ballots.

“We’re going to the Supreme Court because this is clearly a setback for Texas
voters,” says Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President. “The ruling by the
appeals court sends a strong message that voter suppression is allowed even when
it threatens all Texans and our nation’s democracy. It is offensive to every
reasonable American to allow a politician the power to stifle lawful votes and
essentially rig the outcome to an election, especially during a pandemic,” he
added.

Early voting is underway and record levels of mail-in and absentee ballots are
already being seen from voters anxious to avoid the risk of contracting COVID-19
if they vote in person.

“LULAC is fighting to protect the right of every voter in this critical
election,” says Luis Roberto Vera, Jr., General Counsel for the League of United
Latin American Citizens. “Abbott and Paxton are rushing ahead at all costs
because they know 5.6 million Hispanic votes are on the line,” adds Vera.

A new poll from the University of Houston and UNIVISION forecasts more than 90%
of Hispanic voters in Texas are likely to vote in this election. “LULAC is
non-partisan and what is important to us is transparency and integrity in the
voting process,” says Linda Chavez, LULAC National Board Member and
Vice-President for the Southwest.

Meanwhile, Hispanic civil rights leaders are focused on continuing
get-out-the-vote efforts even as the court battle intensifies. “This only
motivates us more,” says Rodolfo Rosales, Jr., State Director of Texas LULAC.
“The final countdown is on and we're working nonstop through November 3rd when
the polls close. LULAC members are

committed to urge every Hispanic who is able to vote to do so and the sooner the
better,” stated Rosales.

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

Innovation and the Future of Work in the Wake of COVID-19

Register! [ [link removed] ] | TODAY, October 15th at 4 p.m. ET

Technology innovation has the potential to transform virtually every aspect of
our lives. Yet, for Latino communities those changes may be a double-edged sword
unless we’re prepared to deal with them.

Register now at LULAC.org/futureofwork [ [link removed] ] . We
invite you to join us as we discuss the importance of STEM education. Also, how
changes through innovation and the future of work will impact underserved
communities.

In a post-COVID world, rapid innovation in the healthcare sector is likely to
lead to massive changes surrounding our well-being. These will enable doctors and
hospitals to provide unprecedented levels of care to the greatest number of
people. At the same time, technology will transform our workplaces in ways that
have the potential to be both empowering, yet profoundly disruptive. How have our
communities navigated the opportunities presented by technology innovations so
far, and how should we prepare for even greater changes ahead? What will
innovation look like in the ways we work, heal, and live? These are the questions
we aim to answer. Join us for this timely and insightful event [ [link removed] ] .

Moderator:

* Eric T. Gonzalez, Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist, Ridgeline

Panelists:

* Sindy Benavides, National CEO, League of United Latin American Citizens
(LULAC)

* Dr. Gabriel Encontrías, Jr., Director, Health Equity at the American
Psychiatric Association

* Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce (USHCC)

* Maurita Coley, President & CEO, Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet
Council (MMTC)

* Eduardo Cetlin, President, Amgen Foundation

Opening and Closing Remarks:

* Rosa Mendoza, President & CEO, ALLvanza

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Celebrate the impact of our community.

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

Today is the end of Hispanic Heritage Month! We invite you to look back at a
month of stories from our members and program participants [ [link removed] ]
in honor of the strengths and inspirations of our unique heritage.

Our ask is simple. Please help support your communities by chipping in to our
national programs and services. We are VERY close to our goal in donations.
Donate today and double your gift [ [link removed] ] thanks to a
generous match from Walmart.

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

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Feeling stressed or overwhelmed?

See more. [ [link removed] ] | How Right Now Initiative Shares New Tools
to Help with Coping and Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

LULAC has partnered with How Right Now to address people’s feelings of grief,
loss and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic. How Right Now is an initiative that
offers information and support to help each of us cope and be resilient during
this time. This program is made possible with funding through the CDC Foundation.
Visit www.howrightnow.org [ [link removed] ] to explore the resources.
Additional resources are being developed and will be made available soon. So
don’t wait. Check it out today.

Also, join us TODAY for a day of action. Taking care of yourself means taking
time for yourself. We encourage you to take at least 10-15 minutes every couple
of hours to help ease your stress, worry or sadness. For support, access How
Right Now’s resources at [link removed] [ [link removed] ] .
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Latina/o Equity in U.S. Higher Education

Stream it here. [ [link removed] ] | Just in
case you missed it!

According to the Hispanic Equity Report at UT Austin, Latino employees and
students experience vast inequalities around student enrollments, disparities in
employee compensation, the lack of diversity in positions of leadership, and
more. You can watch the recorded live stream [ [link removed] ]
on our Facebook page.

This webinar sparks the discussion to formulate a strategy to address Latina/o
Equity in higher education as a 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 to extend the Latina/o equity initiative to other colleges
and universities in Texas and California. Together, our aim is to build a
national campaign and develop a plan of action for equity assessment policies in
higher education.

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Submit your local event or stay up-to-date with our LULAC Calendar. [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] #LULACVota
Our Future is In Our Votes.

19

DAYS LEFT UNTIL ELECTION DAY

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LULAC+ Lyft Presnet Ride to Vote

No matter how you choose to cast your vote, access to transportation should not
be a barrier. This year LULAC has partnered with ridesharing service Lyft to get
our Council and community members out to the polls during Early Voting and on
Election Day. Lyft has provided LULAC an exclusive promo code that can be
redeemed for a credit valid from 10/3/2020 - 11/3/2020.

Request your Lyft credit while spots last here: LULAC.org/lyft
[ [link removed] ]

A confirmation email with the promo code will be emailed to you. Limit one Lyft
credit per user.

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Volunteer for our Bilingual Voter Protection Hotline

In partnership with the NALEO Educational Fund [ [link removed] ] ,
LULAC will be organizing nationwide voter assistance hotlines. Volunteers need to
be English-Spanish bilingual and have access to their own laptop, phone, and wifi
connection. Stipend may be available to volunteers who can work a full 8-hour
shift per day. Voter Assistance Hotlines will operate from 7am - 7pm on Monday,
November 2nd and from 7am - 8 pm on Election Day (November 3rd) LOCAL TIME. No
prior experience required, volunteers will be provided training.

Volunteer to join one of our three hubs (Texas, California, or Washington DC)
remotely here: LULAC.org/ourvote [ [link removed] ]
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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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Support these programs and others by donating today! [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] Empower Through Access
Programs and opportunities to bring back to your community.

Grant opportunity for Latino-owned businesses

EXTENDED DEADLINE: October 28

Google.org announced a $3M grant to Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund!
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.

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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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day!

October 15th, 2020

Join us in continuing the conversation on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in the
United States and its territories. On this National Latinx AIDS Awareness day,
LULAC is sharing the story of Raul, a brave individual who opened up about his
experience after being diagnosed with HIV. Take a moment to read more about Raul
on our LULAC Blog. [ [link removed] ]

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#SaludTues Bilingual Tweetchat

See it here! [ [link removed] ] |
“Advancing Precision Medicine for Latinos”

Despite the many advances in gene technology and the biomedical sciences, not
everyone benefits from the latest medical treatments. Precision medicine is a
type of medical treatment that takes into account individual variability in
genes, environment, and lifestyle.

A recent published study reveals many Latinos have never even heard of precision
medicine. So how then can they benefit from these new types of treatments?
Together, we can spread the word about precision medicine and change this!

Look back to the latest #SaludTues Bilingual Tweetchat [ [link removed] ]
on “Advancing Precision Medicine for Latinos” to spread this issue and invite
discussion around solutions for our community. We were joined by UnidosUS; LAMDA;
The Mexican Coalition/ Coalicion Mexicana; National Association of Hispanic
Nurses; The National Alliance for Hispanic Health; National Hispanic Medical
Association; The National Hispanic Council on Aging.

Visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ] for more
information about this tweetchat and Salud America.

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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

What are you doing to “Get Out the Vote”?

Share your photos with us at [email protected]! [ mailto:[email protected] ]

43 Ark. college students receive scholarships from LULAC [Council 750] [ [link removed] ]

Friday, October 9—KARK.com

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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

PhRMA's President & CEO condems Presidential Executive Order restricting
diversity training [ [link removed] ]

Stephen Ubi said, “Biopharmaceutical companies are pushing for necessary,
positive and long-term systemic change to better meet the needs of Black and
Brown communities in America. Follow our progress at phrma.org/equity.”

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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.

News and Updates

Trump urges Congress to "go big or go home" on coronavirus stimulus bill [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, October 14—CBS News

Small gatherings causing new COVID-19 infections, CDC director warns [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, October 14—The Hill

Vote Aquí: Join Us for a Live Event on the Latino Vote. [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, October 13—The New York Times

The 'untouched mass power' of Latino voters [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, October 13—The Guardian

Being Latina and the struggle of the dualities of two worlds [ [link removed] ]

Monday, October 12—NevadaToday

Why some Latino essential workers remain overlooked amid racial reckoning
protests [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, October 11—ABC News

The $700 billion Hispanic business market in the U.S. is now at the tipping point [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, October 11—CNBC Small Business Playbook

New reporting shows dark origins of Trump administration’s ongoing migrant family
separation policy [ [link removed] ]

Saturday, October 10—MSNBC

Hispanic families in Louisiana flee Hurricane Delta [ [link removed] ]

Friday, October 9—CNN

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LULAC in the News

Appeals court grants stay to Texas AG in mail-in ballot case [ [link removed] ]

Sunday, October 11—The Associated Press

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Governor’s Move to Limit Ballot Drop-Off Sites [ [link removed] ]

Saturday, October 10—The New York Times

A memorial for slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen was vandalized [ [link removed] ]

Tuesday, October 6—CNN

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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:
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks LULAC In Texas Voter Suppression Case [ [link removed] ] —Tuesday,
October 13

LULAC Denounces ICE Agents Posing As Police Officers And Calls For Their Firing [ [link removed] ] —Monday,
October 12

LULAC: View Native America Story Tapestry On Indigenous Peoples’ Day [ [link removed] ] —Monday,
October 12

LULAC Wins Federal Court Ruling In Texas Voter Suppression Case [ [link removed] ] —Saturday,
October 10

LULAC Files Lawsuit To Stop Texas Governor Voting Rules Changes [ [link removed] ] —Saturday,
October 3

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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 PODCASTS

Estrella, Revisited [ [link removed] ]

In February of 2017, ICE agents detained Estrella inside an El Paso courthouse.
Estrella, who is an undocumented trans woman, was there to testify in a domestic
abuse hearing against her U.S. citizen ex-boyfriend. Her arrest made national
headlines—until then courtrooms had been respected as off limit sanctuaries for
undocumented people. Estrella was eventually sentenced to serve nine years behind
bars for check fraud. In 2018, Latino USA released part one of Estrella’s story [ [link removed] ] ,
documenting the months after her arrest. This is Estrella’s story—what she wants
the world to know about her life behind bars and the ways the system continues to
fail her.

How Majo Molfino Helps You Break the Good-Girl Myth [ [link removed] ]

The writer and life designer warns about five self-sabotaging tendencies that
prevent us from connecting to our purpose and true strength. In this intimate
conversation, she holds nothing back as she talks about how being the daughter of
immigrants put pressure on her to be “a good girl.” And breaks down the
frameworks that keep so many of us trapped in other people's notions of who we
should be.

ITT Sound Off: Organized Chaos [ [link removed] ]

Maria and Julio discuss the highs and lows of the vice presidential debate. They
hear from special guest Tauhid Chappell, an executive board member for the
Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and Philadelphia Project Manager
for the Free Press’ New Voices project, on what it means to see Kamala Harris in
the limelight. They also discuss the superspreading event in the White House and
the recent domestic terrorism plot in Michigan.

Next time, our topic will be on the LATINO VOTE. 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 all we have for this week. We’ll have one more edition before the November
3rd elections. VOTE!

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WHAT’S NEXT?

* Chip in what you can to help us defend the right to vote [ [link removed] ]
in Texas and across the country.

* Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date [ [link removed] ]
on our upcoming events.

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Look ahead to the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and look back at the shared
stories [ [link removed] ] of community members and
leaders.

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