Category Archives: commemorations

Chris Hartmire- Presente!

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Jose Z. Calderon

18h 

Supporting the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Chris Hartmire Clinic in Pomona (part of the East Valley Community Health Centers). The clinic and housing project (of 90 low-income housing units) at 1301 Holt Avenue are named after long-time friend and organizer Rev. Chris Hartmire who passed away in December 2022 at Pilgrim Place in Claremont- (after a life of organizing – with the freedom riders in the early years of the civil rights movement – and with the CA migrant ministry in supporting the UFW in strikes, boycotts, marches, and numerous farmworker campaigns).< Continue reading →

Jesse Valenzuela, ¡Presente!

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Jose Z. Calderon

19h 
Jesse Valenzuela – nuestro compañero en defensa de nuestras comunidades Siempre – Presente!

Emilio Garcia

20h 
Celebracion de vida del companero Jesse Valenzuela!! Uno de los muchos heroes anonimos de nuestra comunidad inmigrante del Inland Empire que por decadas lucho por la defensa de nuestros derechos humanos!! Jesse Valenzuela…Presente!!

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El Profe Armando Vasquez-Ramos Presente

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A real shock to learn about the passing of Brother Armando Vasquez-Ramos. It was only recent that he was sharing his continued spirit of working with DACA students and planning the next journey with them – crossing borders- and developing their consciousness and leadership for the future. He is crossing another border today and we cherish all his contributions that were always with integrity and in the interests of our communities. El Profe Armando Vasquez-Ramos Continue reading →

Celebrating The Life of Magdaleno Rose-Avila

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Celebrating the life of Magdaleno Rose-Avila in Los Angeles with familia, friends, and long-time organizers from many walks of life – with stories and memories of how much he meant to our lives, to our movements, and to our continued organizing efforts for justice, equity, quality of life, immigrant, worker, and human rights. Continue reading →

Celebrating The Lives Of Workers

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What a great group that worked together in bringing over a hundred students, staff, administrators, day laborers, community, and dining hall/ facilities workers (and their families) in commemorating a worker garden at the Pitzer Grove House and celebrating the lives of workers who have passed away. Without this – their contributions would be forgotten. Continue reading →