Author Archives: Jose Calderon

About Jose Calderon

Jose Zapata Calderon is Emeritus Professor in Sociology and Chicano/a Latino/a Studies at Pitzer College, Past President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the Pomona Valley and San Gabriel Valley, and a community-based sociologist, educator, author, and organizer.

Support the “UFW March for the Governor’s Signature”

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August 20, 2022 
Support the “UFW March for the Governor’s Signature” – now calling on all those who can to turn out for the end of the march August 26 from Southside Park to the Capitol in Sacramento – and send a message to Governor Newsom to sign AB 2183, the CA Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act – which would give more choices to farm workers so they can vote free from intimidation.

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Remembering The Contributions Of Joaquina And Pedro Rodriguez In Northern Colorado

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Remembering Joaquina Rodriguez, the common roads that we walked together- – and the history that she, Pedro, and her familia helped to create in Northern Colorado. 2026

Remembering the contributions of Joaquina and Pedro Rodriguez in Northern Colorado (here with a poem framed and read by Bowdie Hernandez on behalf of Familia Rodriguez at Al Frente de Lucha 47 year commemoration). Continue reading →

Supporting and Celebrating The 25th Anniversary of the San Bernardino Community Service Center

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Supporting and celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the San Bernardino Community Service Center and their consistent organizing efforts in providing immigrant legal services, organizing for immigrant rights, carrying out educational forums to empower families, and to build leadership in our communities.
Que Viva San Bernardino Community Service Center staff, board, and community members!

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