Supporting Latino Theatre Company Performance of “August 29” sponsored by 55th National Chicano Moratorium Committee and getting ready for marching on Saturday!
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Rose’s Painting “Border Eyes”
Rose’s painting “Border Eyes” back home again after being honored with the first place prize at the Pomona Valley Art Association 43rd Annual Juried Art Show in Claremont. Adelante Rose!
Celebration With Ohlone and Tongva
Appreciate the celebration always of the Ohlone and Tongva who recognize the contributions of the elders and the importance of building bridges between our generations. Here with Tony Cerda, the Tribal Chairman of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribal Council (who also has been honored with a park named after him in Pomona for all his contributions over the years) – at Cesar Chavez Park clean-up and mural restoration). Thank you Carla Munoz, Tony’s daughter, for the picture.
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Luis J. Rodriguez Speaker
This Saturday, August 30, 2025 I will be part of the 55th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium Against the Vietnam War at Salazar Park, 3864 Whittier Blvd. in East Los Angeles. Starts at 10 am. On August 29, 1970 some 25,000 people marched and rallied in the largest anti-war protest in a community of color at the time. Sheriff’s deputies and LAPD attacked a peaceful crowd at Salazar Park (then called Laguna Park) that lead to the so-called East L.A. riots, the murder of three people, including the Chicano journalist Ruben Salazar, and millions of dollars in property damage. I was there–arrested, beaten, and disappeared for days on end when most other arrestees were let go within hours. This story is part of my memoir “Always Running.” I’ll be there to speak on the significance of the Chicano Moratorium to our struggle today against ICE/Homeland Security and the current fascist regime. La Lucha Sique. ¡Pero en otro nivel!
Paul Botello Helping Restore Murals at Cesar Chavez Park
Renowned artist Paul Botello taking the time from work on his murals in L. A. (the most recent one depicted here) to work with young people and community in restoring murals at Cesar Chavez Park in Pomona.
Honored With a Visit by Augustine Romero
Honored with a visit by Augustine Romero with his daughter Pitzer student Luna Romero at Cesar Chavez Park clean-up and mural restoration in Pomona. Augustine is the gallery curator for the city of Albuquerque overseeing the South Broadway Cultural Center and KiMo Galleries (where his recent works shine a light to create counter-narratives told from the position of our historically excluded communities).
Protect Every Park
This Saturday, August 23, is a Day of Action to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing our national parks, then use your voice to advocate on their behalf. With over 400 parks of various shapes and sizes around the country, our National Parks “preserve national and cultural heritage” and share our history with future generations. On this weekend’s Day of Action, there will be events around the country from the Tule Lake National Monument in California to the Stonewall National Monument in New York to the Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. Learn more to #protecteverypark from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) here: https://www.npca.org/campaigns/day-of-action
AUGUST 29 returns to The LATC!
AUGUST 29 returns to The LATC!As part of our IMPACT Initiative, we’re partnering with LACC Theatre Academy to revive this powerful production honoring Rubén Salazar and the 1970 Chicano Moratorium.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center
Aug 15–24 | 
Pay-What-You-Choose
Includes pre-show screening of Requiem 29Originally created by Latino Theater Company artists in 1990, August 29 follows a university professor haunted by the events of 1970 as she writes a book about Rubén Salazar. His spirit returns to push her — and us — to confront the past and ignite the future.
Appreciate Familia
Appreciate familia (Rose, Jose Luis, and Joaquin) who supported the fundraiser for Maria Elena Durazo – and after – attended an art reception for the Ontario Art Expo featuring Rose’s painting “Mensaje de Esperanza” (Message of Hope). The expo, “Celebrating Community Artists,” will run through August 17th. Adelante Rose!