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based band, playing a wide range of
music from Straight ahead jazz to
popular tunes adapted to a Latin jazz
combo. Carlos Ulloa leads the band on
trumpet, vocals, and concept of music.
Together they play music they love and
are passionate about.
Unveiling and Reception of Pomona Valley Pride Center Mural
Latino and Latina Roundtable members celebrating with Frank Guzman – of the Unveiling and Reception of Pomona Valley Pride Center Mural – painted by artist Eric Michael Ruseo with the participation of numerous community volunteers. This last April, a Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Pilgrimage march, in support of Human Rights and Immigrant Rights, began at the Pride Center with speakers and songs by Los Jornaleros del Norte – and ended with a ceremony by the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe alongside music, dance, food, and the planting of a tree.
Beginning of mural creation at Pomona Valley Pride Center
Beginning of mural creation at Pomona Valley Pride Center with Mural Unveiling ceremony this Saturday, June 14 from 2-4 pm at 235 W. Mission Blvd. In Pomona.
Preserving Mural At Cesar Chavez Park
Resilience is the only word to describe the commitment of a core of community leaders meeting with renowned muralist Paul Botello to preserve the murals at Cesar Chavez Park in Pomona and to develop a long-term plan for the park’s development. A follow-up planning and work-day bar b’ que has been set for Saturday, June 7th at 10 am at the park.
Latino Theatre Co “Just Like Us”
Highly recommend the theatre production of Just Like Us (LatinoTheatreCo.org) held over for another week at the L A Theatre Center – based on a non-fiction book that follows four Latina high school seniors – and the problems faced by them as they navigate graduation, their dreams of going on to college, and the obstacles faced by two who face the obstacles of being undocumented (at a time before DACA and when anti- immigrant xenophobia is on the rise). The true story, based in Colorado, brings out some of the issues that our immigrant families are facing today with scapegoating, raids, and targeting taking place at an unprecedented level.
Invitation to LRT Dia de Muertos Celebration – November 4th 2023
We invite you to the Latino and Latina Roundtable Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration on November 4th at Lopez Urban Farm (1034 W. Mission Blvd. in Pomona) from 1 – 5 PM. A distinction of this Annual celebration is that we attempt to celebrate it, not out of any commercial or profit benefit (like some Dia de Muertos events have become), but is an effort to create a space where we can celebrate the cultural meaning of remembering and celebrating our loved ones and those who have contributed to our communities.
Jose Calderon
President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable
From the Director Lina Mira:
Hello LRT Members and Friends,
We are excited for our event that is right around the corner. Please save the date for the 9th Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration. Join us for cultura, comunidad, music, arts and crafts, tamales, and our beautiful OFRENDA at the Lopez Urban Farm. Bring pictures of your loved ones. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your abuelitos, kids, neighbors and anyone who loves being in community. There is no cost to attend this event.
There will be information tables with resources from a few of our local community partners working on health and immigration.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4TH 2023
Doors open at 1:00 pm @ Lopez Urban Farm in Pomona CA.
We also need volunteers to help us get ready- volunteer work days are-
November 3rd and November 4th (call 909-480-6267 to inquire about times).
Latino and Latina Roundtable – August 10th 2023
Here are some community events where we will be sharing information about the Latino and Latina Roundtable. We need some members interested in helping us staff the booth in Los Angeles on August 26th, starting at 9:00 am. Also, please contact me to confirm that you are up to date on your membership dues for 2023. Memberships are a way to support the organization and the work.
Hola Miembros de Latino y Latina Roundtable
Aquí están unos eventos donde estaremos compartiendo información sobre Latino y Latina Roundtable. Por favor comuníquese con nosotros para renovar su membresía. Necesitamos personas que nos quieran ayudar el 26 de agosto en Los Ángeles a partir de las 9:00 am.
WESTMONT PARK with Just Us 4 Youth
Friday August 11th starting at 3:30-7:30 pm
Viernes 11 de Agosto a partir de las 3:30 pm
Lopez Urban Farm with the Pomona Pride Center
Saturday August 12th
Sabado 12 de agosto
11:30 am-3:00 pm
Belvedere Park -53rd Annual Commemoration of Chicano Moratorium
August 26th from 11:00 am- 4:00 pm, (volunteers needed)
26 de agosto de 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Support Working! A Musical directed by Alma Martinez – Closing Weekend @ University of La Verne
Please support “Working: A Musical,” with a cast directed by Alma Martinez, who we have known as a creative and community-based actress and director (as far back as the days when she was in Zoot Suit and part of Teatro Campesino). Upcoming performances are on April 28, 29,and 30th at 7 pm and on May 1 (International Worker’s Day) at 2 pm – at the Daley Theatre (1950 3rd street) in LaVerne.
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 Website: www.josezcalderon.com
