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.

CASA Press Conference – In Solidarity

CASA Press Conference – in solidarity –
announcing upcoming community civic actions – the organizing of a 3-day consumer boycott to be held on the weekend of International Workers’ Day – May 1-3 protesting the Trump initiated anti-immigrant campaign of mass arrests and deportations – and calling for Legalization of the millions of undocumented workers and families who have contributed and contribute so much to the economy.

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The Power Of Art As Part Of A Movement In Support Of Our Immigrant Communities

The power of art as part of a movement in support of our immigrant communities:
“It’s a rally towel with a cute, punting bunny graphic from acclaimed L.A. illustrator Lalo Alcaraz on one side, honoring this year’s halftime show performer Bad Bunny. But there’s an unambiguous message on the other side — “ICE OUT.”

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