Author Archives: Jose Calderon

About Jose Calderon

Jose Zapata Calderon is Emeritus Professor in Sociology and Chicano/a Latino/a Studies at Pitzer College and President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the Pomona Valley and San Gabriel Valley.

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

🔴LIVE NOW: The Summer of Resistance continues! ✊🏽 Los Angeles unions and immigrant justice groups are coming together in powerful, peaceful protest—through art, movement, and collective action—to protect our people and demand a future without deportations.🫂🧡
📢 Stand in solidarity! 🦋
🔴 EN VIVO: ¡El Verano de Resistencia continúa! ✊🏽Sindicatos y organizaciones por los derechos de los inmigrantes en Los Ángeles se están uniendo en una poderosa protesta pacífica—con arte, movimiento y acción colectiva—para proteger a nuestra gente y exigir un futuro sin deportaciones. 🫂
📢 ¡Únete y muestra tu solidaridad! 🦋⭐️

 

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In Memory Of Professor Manuel Castillejos

On Monday, June 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM, Parking Lot 13 will be officially renamed in memory of Professor Manuel Castillejos — a cherished community leader and passionate arts advocate.
Join us as we unveil a memorial plaque in his honor and celebrate his lasting impact.
🗓️ June 30 at 3pm
📍VPD Lot 13 (2nd Street and S. Garey Avenue)
Questions? Please contact Pomona Public Works (909) 620-2261 ☎️

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