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.

Invitation to Parent Seminar on College Readiness support

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You are invited to join in on the Parent Living the Dream Webinar  on February 3 (with one session from 8:30 am -10 am and another from 5:30 pm – 7 pm) – Sponsored by the Latino and Latina Roundtable, Pomona Unified School District, representatives from area colleges, parents, and students – (as part of College for All Coalition readiness/pipeline efforts).  As a follow-up to a seminar run by students that drew over 300 participants, Parents in this seminar will speak on their experiences of how they have helped to support their young students in preparing for college, applying, being admitted, and the support they have given after.  You must register and the link is on the flyer.  Please get it out to your contacts and parents who are interested.  Thank you. 

Jose Calderon

President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable

 

Soni Gianchandani

Community Services Clerk/Secretary

Pupil and Community Services

Pomona Unified School District

(909)397-4800 ext. 23944

 

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Latino and Latina Roundtable – members’ retreat Sat. January 23rd at 1 pm

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“Mini-Retreat” meeting online for Saturday, January 23 at 1 P. M. (the zoom link is here and below:https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/85240936285)
1.Reflection on the contemporary conditions for our work
2. summary of our work this last year
3. the LRT Priorities for 2021
4. planning for our Cesar Chavez Annual Breakfast Fundraiser
5. Membership drive annual campaign
 Please also invite others that want to join the LRT and our efforts.
Lina

Your membership renewal to Latino and Latina Roundtable

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It is that time of year again to renew or to become a member of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley. This organization, for years, has been on the frontlines in supporting our worker, immigrant, student, union, day laborer, LGBTQ, farmworker, women, faculty, teacher, faith-based, and multi-racial communities (through community-based organizing and educational forums).  In this period when we are facing the challenges of ensuring covid relief resources and responding to recent local and national right-wing attacks by building multi-racial advocacy efforts, we need your support more than ever.  As you know, our organization played a leading role in beating back similar actions by these forces who attempted to get local cities to oppose the pro-immigrant sanctuary bill SB-54.  To continue this work, as part of our strategic plan, we urge you to become a member.  The LRT, since its inception, has primarily depended on the commitment of community-based volunteers and organizers. We have survived primarily from one major fundraiser per year and donations from friends like you. Now, with an office, director, and developing staff – we are more than ever in need of your support.  Please become a member and, if possible, also donate to advance the work of our organization. 

The Annual Membership annual cost is:  

$25.00 for individuals  

$10.00 for students, retirees, and low-income individuals 

You can complete an application by going to the LRT website at: https://www.latinolatinaroundtable.org/     

Or: Paypal:paypal.me/latinoroundtable

Or: Venmo: Latino and Latina-Roundtable
Or: bit.ly/lrtmembership 

Or by completing the attached application along with a check, (*Please make checks payable to The Latino/Latina Roundtable) and Mail to/: The Latino/Latina Roundtable: 1460 E. Holt Ave Mailbox #144, Pomona, CA 91767.  

Join us to celebrate the Zennie Cummings Award!

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Hello LRT Family!

Happy New Year! We hope this second week of 2021 finds you and yours in a better place.

In the spirit of comunidad -we wanted to extend the invitation to this year’s Pomona Inland Valley MLK Celebration. The Latino and Latina Roundtable is this year’s recipient of the Zennie Cummings Community Service Award. Ms. Cummings was an amazing woman whose legacy lives on. We are honored and grateful to the Pomona Inland Valley MLK Project for recognizing our work. Please join in on the celebration from the comfort of your home!

39th Annual Pomona Inland Valley MLK Project Celebration
on Sunday, January 17th, 2021 6 pm-7 pm.

The VIRTUAL celebration will stream LIVE for all to enjoy via website

www.pivmlkproject.org

Always grateful to you,

Lina and the LRT Board

Our fist bilingual holiday workshop is this Tuesday! 🌟

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Dear LRT Friends,

 Our Piñata ornament workshop is on Tuesday Dec. 15th at 5:00PM!  we will be using 100% recycled materials that you already have at home. Come and have a great time with your family and friends.  Save the date! No reservation needed, just click in the following link the day fo the event.

https://zoom.us/j/2621529272

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Nuestro primer taller de materiales reciclados es este martes 15 de diciembre a las 5:00PM, haremos una esfera en forma de piñata. Únase a nosotros en este taller bilingüe virtual GRATUITO, utilizando materiales 100% reciclados que ya tienes en casa. Ven y diviértete con tu familia y amigos.  Aparta la fecha, no necesitas reservación, para asistir solo da click en el siguiente enlace:

https://zoom.us/j/2621529272

In Solidarity,

Fabián Pavón and Temis Laguna
The emPOWER Team
Environmental Justice for all
www.latinolatinaroundtable.org/empower

We can’t do it without you! 🙏

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Dear LRT Friends,

It is not too late to make a donation to the Latino and Latina Roundtable. Thank you for supporting non-profits on Giving Tuesday.  Your Giving Tuesday gift will assist with our civic engagement and leadership development. Now more than ever we need our communities equipped with information and tools to organize and take action. We are looking ahead to 2021 and counting on you to help us get there!

Please support us,  We have two options- a Facebook Fundraiser and also a Go Fund Me- Charity page.

GoFundMe:
https://bit.ly/2VmBP1K

FacebookFundraiser:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/449590713106752/10157884682261309/

In Solidarity,
Lina Mira and LRT Board

Support your nonprofits! 🙏

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Hi LRT Members and Friends,

I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share about our Giving Tuesday campaign, Thank you for your support. This year, in spite of all the challenges, we granted six scholarships and provided several internship opportunities for students in our community, from Pomona Unified School District to Cal State LA. We held our first virtual celebration to honor Cesar Chavez and also held several art workshops for Dia de los Muertos. You inspire us to keep going and to keep reaching higher.

Please consider supporting us on Giving Tuesday. The link below will give you the option to donate via Facebook or through Go Fund Me.

https://mailchi.mp/7fc527ad20f2/electricvehicleworkshop-english-5129729

Enjoy the rest of your evening,

Lina