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.

Join Us!! Rally at Pomona DMV – Sept. 25, 10 A. M.

Brown, Sign The Bill!
Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00am
Pomona DMV (1600 S. Garey Ave.) in Pomona, California
We urge Latino and Latina Roundtable members and friends to take an hour out of your day to support this rally!  Governor Brown has yet to sign AB-60 — and we need your help on Wednesday in sending a message to the Governor.  If you cannot join us, please let others know. Continue reading →

Meaning of September 15 and 16 Independence Day

The days September 15 and 16 are special holidays in the history of Latin America.  It is important to discuss the meaning of these days when, for too many people in the U. S., because of money-hungry advertisers, the days are now comprised of beer commercials and Latino stereotypes.   A hidden meaning is the unity that diverse racial groups played in organizing for their “independence.” Continue reading →