the workers. Thank you artist, sculptor, and muralist Ignacio Gomez for this piece and so many others that express the culture and contributions of our communities
Honoring the true meaning of Labor Day
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Once in awhile there are rainbows. En la Vida – hay tiempos De Colores.
Once in awhile there are rainbows. En la Vida – hay tiempos De Colores. Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Ramon
Celebrating Ramon Rubalcava’s Birthday with familia, extended familia, and friends – all sharing his humility and history of contributions to workers, unions, and community. Happy Birthday Ramon!
Supporting 56th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium
Supporting 56th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium – and ongoing commitments of Resistance, Unity, Peace – Education Not War! Continue reading
Resistance, Unity, Peace: August 29 2026
¡Campesinos Victoriosos!
¡Victoria para los trabajadores agrícolas! Un tribunal federal de EE. UU. dictaminó que el intento de la administración Trump de recortar los salarios de los trabajadores agrícolas es ILEGAL. Esta es una gran victoria para los trabajadores agrícolas, quienes se han visto gravemente afectados desde que el Departamento de Trabajo (DOL) redujo los salarios mediante un cambio normativo el pasado mes de octubre.
Farmworker Advocates’ Win
Once in awhile….. “The ruling is a win for farmworker advocates who sued the Trump administration last year, arguing that the rule would undercut wages paid to U.S. workers. More than a dozen farmworkers across the nation, along with the United Farm Workers of America and the UFW Foundation, sought to overturn the rule.
At PolicyLink Conference With Former Pitzer Students Griselda Suarez
At PolicyLink conference with former Pitzer students Griselda Suarez (first-ever Long Beach Cultural Affairs Officer) and Sekou Andrews (spoken word artist) – alongside Francisco Dueñas (Executive Director Housing Now CA Statewide Advocacy Coalition)
Appreciating Meeting Up With One Of My former Pitzer College Sociology Students
Appreciating meeting up with one of my former Pitzer College Sociology students at the PolicyLink conference. We remember when he used poetry and spoken word in one of my classes as part of connecting the readings to social change practice – and how this use of a “poetic voice” has resulted in his now being known nationally for his spoken-word presentations, films, and documentaries. Continue reading