Great turn-out for Pomona Library Foundation Mayor’s gala raising funds for library programs with Richard Montoya from Culture Clash as emcee, awardee recipients Estela Ballon and Paul Knopf; Pomona Poet Laureate Natalie Sierra; and LRT board members Lidia Manzanares (President) and Mike Suarez and Lina Mira (Executive Director) in support of the fundraiser.
Hello LRT Members and Friends,
Celebrating the birthday of Angela Sanbrano, organized by movimiento friends, from the many years of organizing alongside such organizations such as CISPES, CARECEN, NDLON, and LRT (to name a few). Cherish the many years of walking those common paths and the spirit of collectivity and leadership that Angela has always humbly given as a gift to our communities.
Latino and Latina Roundtable and Pomona Valley Pride Center members supporting L A County Collective Summit “designed to strengthen economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability through collaboration and community-driven action.”
Because of construction on Arrow and Grove in Rancho Cucamonga, this year’s Fernando Pedraza Celebration and Memorial will take place at the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (1682 W. Mission Blvd.) in Pomona on Monday, May 5 from 10 am – 12 noon. You are invited to gather with us in remembrance of Fernando Pedraza – beloved day laborer, community member, and dedicated immigrant rights activist. This annual event celebrates his life and legacy with music, food, and community.
Positive summary of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta March and Celebration in Pomona with appreciation to all who helped in making it a success – with the outlook of how it advanced the theme of unity around the issues of immigrant and human rights – and with proposals on how to make it even better next year. In addition to a packed room of participants at the Pride Center – ten others joined the meeting online.
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
Latino and Latina Roundtable Org. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Latino and Latina Roundtable -IRC meeting
Time: Apr 17, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82743382023?pwd=tBaA6bMZxb1U5T8ohwsaFjUco5Gsyb.1
Meeting ID: 827 4338 2023
Passcode: 602171
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. This time frame includes setup and breakdown.
The day begins with a march from Pomona Valley Pride to Tony Cerda Park, where we walk in solidarity for human rights and immigrant rights in our communities. The march concludes with a celebration in which we recognize our Pilgrimage Scholarship recipients who led the march. Speakers, entertainment, and food vendors.
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