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Author Archives: Jose Calderon
Detainees Face Unjust Conditions
With the rise of attacks on our immigrant communities, there are now more than 56,000 immigrants in detention – exceeding the current capacity of 41,000 – and creating worsening overcrowded conditions – resulting in at least ten immigrants dying in ICE custody in the six months since Jan. 1, including two at a facility in Miami, the Krome detention center, where detainees earlier this month formed a human “S.O.S.” sign in the yard.
In Memory Of The Contributions Of El Profe Manuel Castillejo
Once in awhile there are rainbows – creation of a spiritual space in memory of the contributions of El Profe Manuel Castillejo in downtown Pomona. Thank you to all who made this possible – as part of creating a culture of honoring and remembering those who use their abilities to the fullest in the interests of our communities. The ceremony culminating with a danza by Profe Castillejo’s former student Alejandro Xipecoatl Juarez.
Historic Groundbreaking of Cesar Chavez Foundation Low-income Housing
Historic groundbreaking of Cesar Chavez Foundation low-income housing project (90 units of future affordable housing in Eastside Pomona) – with Paul Chavez, dignitaries, and community. The housing project is named after Rev. Chris Hartmire who recently passed away at Pilgrim Place in Claremont- after a life of organizing – with the freedom riders in the early years of the civil rights movement – and later led the CA migrant ministry in supporting the UFW in strikes, boycotts, marches, and numerous farmworker campaigns. While at Pilgrim Place, Chris did not stop but came out various times over the years to support the unionization of workers at both Pomona and Pitzer colleges – and to share his life’s story in my classes. We had various lunches together reminiscing on the many years that he gave of his life to the California Migrant Ministry and the UFW – and the connections he made in his life between organizing, spirituality, and becoming one with the farmworker cause.
Remembering Idalia Gutierrez
A memory in fb today of Idalia Gutierrez who recently left us to the spirit world. Here with friends when Joaquin was playing his congas with Ralph Guzman Latin Jazz band at Azo Vino. In our hearts and minds.
Pushing Out ICE From Home Depot
Supporting ICE Out of Home Depot – calling for Home Depot to take a stand against the raids and to prohibit ICE from coming onto their property (where a number of raids have occurred recently in Home Depots throughout the region). The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Stephen Miller, the White House official and leader of the administration’s tactics to increase deportation numbers, directed ICE to not just focus on people with arrest records but to make random sweeps – and directed them to target Home Depot, where day laborers typically gather for hire, or 7-Eleven convenience stores.” In the past, Home Depot owners supported the election campaign of Trump with millions of dollars.
Let’s Stand Together For The Dignity Of Our Communities.
Let’s stand together for the dignity of our communities. #SoloElPuebloSalvaAlPueblo
Mayority Are Not Criminals
There were 722 ICE arrests in the L.A. area during the first 10 days of June. More than half of the people had no criminal history, according to the Deportation Data Project.
Joaquín On The Congas!
Joaquín on the congas!
