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 Presentation on Community and University-Assisted Schools by Ira Harkavy on Feb. 5 at 6:30 PM

As part of advancing our ongoing partnership between College for All (Latino and Latina Roundtable, NAACP, community schools, and Pomona Unified) you are invited to a virtual presentation on “Community Schools and University-Assisted Schools” on Monday, February 5 at 6:30 pm by Ira Harkavy, the Founding Director of the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania.  The webinar zoom link and passcode are below.  As Director of the Netter Center since 1992, Harkavy has helped to develop academically based community service courses and community-engaged research projects that involve creating university-community partnerships and university-assisted community schools with Penn’s local community of West Philadelphia.  Harkavy teaches in history, urban studies, and Africana studies, as well as in the Graduate School of Education. Harkavy has written and lectured widely on the history and current practice of urban university-community-school partnerships and the democratic and civic missions of higher education. He has co-authored and co-edited twelve books.

As Pomona Unified and other school districts in the region move ahead in developing community schools, this presentation will focus on lessons learned in the implementaion of community and university-asssisted schools and the partnerships that are needed to have positive outcomes.

Translation will be available for the webinar presentation. 

 

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Feb 5, 2024, 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Latino/a Round Table – Dr. Ira Harkavy: Community Schools and University-Assisted Schools

 

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://pusd.zoom.us/j/88535736950?pwd=OCttR2dzcTVLdXpQamIzQ1hIZWdLdz09

passcode: 120940

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Jose Zapata Calderon

Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
(909) 952-1640
 Jose_Calderon@pitzer.edu

SWM All out for Palestine on Saturday Dec 6!

Hi friends,

We are continuing in to the new year strengthened by our resolve to demand a ceasefire and oppose broader world war. Unfortunately the ruling party in New Mexico, the Democrat Party, is seeking to ignore and stifle us. A resolution that was supposed to be voted on inside the party here in New Mexico has been put on hold even though hundreds and hundreds commented in favor of it.
We are calling on everyone to join us in holding space for ceasefire and against war at the Democrat Party sponsored “rally to save our democracy” which is not being held to challenge the greatest threats to our democracy ie corporations and monopolies driving our country to war and keeping us locked in a war economy, but rather is a farcical attempt to wash their hands of being accountable.

Invitation to Latino/a Roundtable Open House -January 13th 2024 1-3 pm

Hello LRT Friends and Members,
Please join us for a celebration Open House for the Latino and Latina Roundtable – who has moved, as part of the expansion of the Solidarity Center, to Room 5 at the Village @ Indian Hill (next door to the NAACP offices).  Please join us for food, speakers, music, poetry, and mingling.  To RSVP see the message below. 
Saturday January 13th from 1-3 pm
LRT Office (Village @ Indian Hill)
1460 E. Holt Avenue Room 5
Pomona CA 91767
(909) 480-6267 or respond to this email to RSVP or use the QR code in the flier attached. 
Expect music, food, and mingling. 
please feel free to share this email 
Also, please Save the Date for our 20th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast on Friday March 29th 2024 @ 8:00 am at the Fairplex Conference Center, tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available on Friday January 12th, 2024. Check our website and social media for the latest updates. 

Nominee deadline tonight- Latino and Latina Roundtable

Hello LRT Members,

Please help us select the honorees for the 20th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast  taking place on March 29th 2024 at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA at 8:00 am. Tickets will be available to purchase online starting January 12th 2024.

All paid members can nominate individuals or organizations or groups.  Attached is a list of past honorees.

Nominate a community member who embodies and lives out the core values of Cesar Chavez-

Service to Others, Sacrifice, Preference to help the most in need and forgotten no matter how difficult the challenge,  Determination, Nonviolence, Acceptance of All People, Respect for Life and Environment, Celebrating Community, Knowledge, and Innovation 

 

Please include the name of the person and your reasons. You can write your nomination in the body of an email or include an attachment. There is a word limit- 500 words or less. The deadline is January 3rd by 11:30 pm, email should be sent to Lmira@latinolatinaroundtable.org and write Cesar Chavez Honoree 2024 in the subject line. The LRT board reviews your nominations and selects the honorees in January during their meeting.  You will receive confirmation of your submission. 

For more information, please call (909) 480-6267. 

Lina

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Request for your support

With the New Year, the beginning of our annual membership drive, and with my birthday arriving on January 8, as in previous years, in lieu of gifts or cards, I request that you give the gift of becoming a member or to send a donation to the Latino and Latina Roundtable. Here is the link to our newsletter that highlights our achievements:

https://www.latinolatinaroundtable.org/_files/ugd/8394a7_98b8ad7261c846bcb52a7ad313e9d4e8.pdf

Attached is the membership application that you can fill out and mail back to us.  Below are also links on how you can become a member and how you can send in a donation.  The membership dues for one year are $25.00 for individuals and $10.00 for students, retirees, and low-income individuals.

Your membership or donation is the highest gift of respect that you can give for all our work that we carry out daily in the interests of our communities. In supporting our organization through your membership, you are helping to sustain the inspiration and efforts of our members and staff in organizing through our immigrant rights, college for all, and new economy committees – and through: our annual Cesar Chavez breakfast and Pilgrimage march that provide scholarships and honor community-based leaders in our region; Dia de Muertos and Posadas community-based cultural events; “mural/sacred space” preservation in places like Cesar Chavez Park; collaborations with area schools and colleges in passing education legislation in Sacramento and implementing school-to-college pipeline initiatives; implementing educational forums and workshops; carrying out voter turn-out efforts; developing well-being and cooperative economic development projects in sustaining local wealth; supporting worker and union organizing efforts in our region; and through our ongoing participation in numerous coalitions on social justice and quality of life issues. Thank you for your support!

Jose Zapata Calderon

President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley
Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies
(909) 952-1640
 Jose_Calderon@pitzer.edu

 


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Happy Holidays!

Latino and Latina Roundtable

wishes you a happy holiday season!

The Latino and Latina Roundtable wishes everyone a happy holiday season. Thank you all for the outstanding support throughout the year. We hope to continue serving the community in the New Year. More updates coming in 2024!


Save the Date: Cesar Chavez Breakfast 2024

Save the date for the 2024 Cesar Chavez Breakfast on March 29, 2024 at 8am at the Fairplex. More details to come. Stay tuned for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.


Become a Member!

Support the Latino and Latina Roundtable by becoming a member today! Already a member? Renew your membership to continue being informed!
Become a Member!

 


Donate Today

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Latino/a Roundtable -Cesar Chavez Honorees 2024

Hello LRT Members and Friends,

Please help us select the honorees for the 20th Cesar Chavez Breakfast. The annual breakfast and fundraiser will take place on March 29th 2024 at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. We are expecting another memorable event and hope you can attend.

All paid members can nominate individuals or organizations or groups.  I have included a list of past honorees. Please review before submitting your nomination. Also, please renew your membership. If you became a member prior to November 2023, you will need to renew again for 2024. 

Nominate a community member who embodies and lives out the core values of Cesar Chavez-

Service to Others, Sacrifice, Preference to help the most in need and forgotten no matter how difficult the challenge,  Determination, Nonviolence, Acceptance of All People, Respect for Life and Environment, Celebrating Community, Knowledge, and Innovation 

Please include the name of the person and your reasons. You can write your nomination in the body of an email or include an attachment. There is a word limit- 500 words or less. The deadline is January 3rd by 11:30 pm, email should be sent to Lmira@latinolatinaroundtable.org and write Cesar Chavez Honoree 2024 in the subject line. The LRT board reviews your nominations and selects the honorees in January during their meeting.

Social Justice Scholarships – The application will open in early January. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and current undergraduate college/university students who are from the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley regardless of immigration status.

For more information, please call (909) 480-6267. 

Happy Holldays, 

Lina

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December Updates!

Join our Community Posada on Wednesday!

Join us for a night of celebration, family activities, toy giveaways, free food, and much more. The community posada will take place on Wednesday, December 13th at Lopez Urban Farm and will begin promptly at 6! Doors open up at 5pm.

For more information please contact: info@latinolatinaroundtable.org

We hope to see you there!


Save the Date: Cesar Chavez Breakfast 2024

Save the date for the 2024 Cesar Chavez Breakfast on March 29, 2024 at 8am at the Fairplex. More details to come. Stay tuned for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.


Become a Member!

Support the Latino and Latina Roundtable by becoming a member today! Already a member? Renew your membership to continue being informed!

Become a Member!


Donate Today

Donate to the Latino and Latina Roundtable and help us continue to provide engaging and transformative events for our community.

Announcements for Week of December 13th- December 18th, 2021

Please help us select the honorees for the 20th Cesar Chavez Breakfast. The annual breakfast and fundraiser will take place on March 29th 2024 at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. We are expecting another memorable event and hope you can attend. All paid members can nominate individuals or organizations or groups.  I have included a list of previous honorees. Please review before submitting your nomination since they might have recognized in previous years. Also, please renew your membership. If you became a member prior to November 2023, you will need to renew again for 2024. 

Nominate a community member who embodies and lives out the core values of Cesar Chavez-

Service to Others, Sacrifice, Preference to help the most in need and forgotten no matter how difficult the challenge,  Determination, Nonviolence, Acceptance of All People, Respect for Life and Environment, Celebrating Community, Knowledge, and Innovation 

Please include the name of the person and your reasons. You can write your nomination in the body of an email or include an attachment. There is a word limit- 500 words or less. The deadline is January 3rd by 11:30 pm, email should be sent to Lmira@latinolatinaroundtable.org and write Cesar Chavez Honoree 2024 in the subject line. The LRT board reviews your nominations and selects the honorees in January during their meeting.

Social Justice Scholarships – The application will open in early January. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and current undergraduate college/university students who are from the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley regardless of immigration status. For more information, please call (909) 480-6267.

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Latino/a Roundtable- December Updates 2023

Here are some updates and news. Please check out our newsletter here and on our website- https://www.latinolatinaroundtable.org/_files/ugd/8394a7_98b8ad7261c846bcb52a7ad313e9d4e8.pdf
1. Board Elections results -We thank everyone who participated in the LRT Board at Large Election on November 18th. Join me in congratulating the 7 board at large members – David Estrada, Maria Galvan, John Nolte, Karina Leon, Oscar Segovia, Josh Swodeck, and Mike Suarez. The term is for 2 years.
2. New Office- Room 5 @ the Village. LRT moved right next door and we continue to be part of the Solidarity Center with NAACP, Pomona Valley Chapter. We are planning for an Open House celebration in early January 2024.
 
2. Meet Heidi Carranza, Community Organizer for the Pomona’s Job Project (PJP) and the newest member of the Latino and Latina Roundtable team. She has experience in non-profit organizations and workforce development. Heidi was a High School Vocational Educator for the Pomona Unified School District for over 17 years and is excited for this new role. PJP will locate, train, place, and support at least 30-50 low income workers to provide local workers better employment opportunities in emerging sectors. Heidi holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and is a proud mom of two boys. Heidi loves to read mystery books, long street and trail runs, and being a soccer-mom.
 
3. Community Posada x El Puestecito on 12/13/2023 @6:00 pm at Lopez Urban Farm. Join us and other local organizations in celebrating the holiday season. Everyone is welcome. This is our 3rd community posada celebration.