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Latino and Latina Roundtable Announcements – March 14-March 19th 2022

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Hi Everyone,

Wishing you a great start to the week. Here are some upcoming events.
LRT
1).18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast – Thank you to everyone that has already supported! We appreciate you.


You can purchase tickets at this Eventbrite Link: 

2. Community Pull-Up today Monday, March 14th from 3-5 pm at Lopez Urban Farm! See you there. 
3. LRT Membership Meeting this Saturday March 19th at Pitzer College from 1-3 pm ! We have not met in person in a very long time! Out of precaution this event will be outdoors with plenty of space. 

Latino/a Roundtable Weekly Announcements 3/8/2022

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Good Morning Everyone,

Happy International Women’s Day! Join us in celebrating the achievements of women and let’s continue to advocate for policies and legislation that fully empowers women.
 Que vivan las mujeres!
LRT Team
(909) 480-6267
Announcements-
1). 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast – Please support our celebration and help us raise funds for our organization. 


You can purchase tickets at this Eventbrite Link: 

2). Community Science Dialogues – session 2 is today @ 4 pm! All are welcome!
3).  En Confianza con LRT is on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. This is our weekly conversation via Facebook Live. This week’s topic is immigration. Join us!
Translanguaging in Ethnic Studies: Suturing Language and Community Cultural Wealth
March 8
LRT Latinx Literature and Bilingual Children’s Book Drive

Book Drive for Library at Cesar Chavez park

Drop off books at:

Solidarity Center
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm
The Village at Indian Hill
1460 E. Holt Avenue, Rm. 6, Pomona, CA 91767
or
Cesar Chavez Park Library
Hours: Sun up - Sun down
2720 Barjud Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

Questions? Accomodations?
Text/Call: (909) 291-9352
E-mail: fabianpavon2@gmail.com

Presenting this Year’s Cesar Chavez Honorees ⭐

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Hello Friends and Supporters,

We invite you to our 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast, happening on March 25th, at 9:00 AM via zoom.
To purchase tickets, please click on this link https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com

This is our biggest fundraiser and community celebration of the year where we honor community leaders and award scholarships.

Get to know our honorees!

Nora Garcia, Councilmember, City of Pomona

Dr. Daniel Loera, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of La Verne

Dr. Krystana Walks-Harper, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil and Community Services, Pomona Unified School District

Rosa Martha Zarate, Singer/Activist, and co-author of Our grandfathers were braceros, and we too…

This year’s Community Star Award recipients are:

Ignacio “Nacho” Montes and Rosemary Rodriguez

If you need more information, please call us at (909) 480-6267 or email us at info@latinolatinaroundtable.org

Sincerely,

The LRT team

 

Come to our LRT’s 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast! 🔔

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Hello Friends and Supporters,

The Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley is a grassroots nonprofit organization rooted in activism and community engagement.  We invite you to our 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast, happening on March 25th, at 9:00 AM via zoom.

This is our biggest fundraiser and community celebration of the year where we honor community leaders and award scholarships. Your presence and financial support helps us continue working towards social, political, and economic justice for everyone in our community.

Every ticket and sponsorship supports our daily operations and campaigns- College for All, Ethnic Studies, Immigrant Rights, COVID-19 Response, and special projects. Your support promotes our growth!

To purchase tickets, please click on this link https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com

In addition, we will be awarding the Social Justice Scholarships to local students, click here to apply.

Our 2022 honorees are:

Nora Garcia, Councilmember, City of Pomona

Dr. Daniel Loera, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of La Verne

Dr. Krystana Walks-Harper, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil and Community Services, Pomona Unified School District

Rosa Martha Zarate, Singer/Activist, and co-author of Our grandfathers were braceros, and we too…

This year’s Community Star Award recipients are:

Ignacio “Nacho” Montes and Rosemary Rodriguez

If you need more information, please call us at (909) 480-6267 or email us at info@latinolatinaroundtable.org

Sincerely,

The LRT team

Ethnic Studies Updates for this week 2/23/2022

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Hello LRT Members, 
Please see the information below;
LRT Ethnic Studies Working Committee Meeting
February 25, 2022
2:30pm – 3:30pm
ZOOM ID: 878 6691 5278
contact: fabianpavon2@gmail.com for calendar invite
Please join us for our working committee meeting. We will give updates and discuss the Ethnic Studies work we have completed. 
We will also have volunteering opportunities related to keeping the community engaged and informed through our cultural survival programs.
In Lak’ech 
February 26, 2022
9:30am-12:00pm
Join us for an institute on In Lak’ech, Ashe, Isang Bagsak and why they are fundamentally good educational practices.
Latina/o/x Literature & Bilingual Children’s Book Drive
Book Drive for Library at Cesar Chavez park
Drop off books at:
Solidarity Center
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm
The Village at Indian Hill
1460 E. Holt Avenue, Rm. 6, Pomona, CA 91767
or
Cesar Chavez Park Library
Hours: Sun up – Sun down
2720 Barjud Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Questions? Accomodations?
Text/Call: (909) 291-9352
E-mail:fabianpavon2@gmail.com

Latino/a Roundtable weekly announcements: Cesar Chavez Breakfast Fundraiser (virtual) tickets

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Hello LRT Members and Friends,

Happy Tuesday to you all! Here are some announcements for this week! As always, questions are welcomed. Please call (909) 480-6267 or email us at info@latinolatinaroundtable.org.
Please support our annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast fundraiser (virtual celebration) happening on 3/25/2022 @ 9:00 am on zoom. Information is below and an attachment is included. This fundraiser helps continue the work and activism.  Also, if you have questions about the social justice scholarship or sponsorships, please give us a call (909) 480-6267.
EventbriteLink:
https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com
or Mail RSVP & payment to Latino and Latina Roundtable 1460 E Holt Ave, Mailbox 144, Pomona, CA 91767 (make checks payable to Latino/a Roundtable).
Community Science Dialogues- LRT and Pitzer College’s Community Engagement Center (today 2/22/2022 @ 4:00 pm) on Zoom: meeting ID :
829 3597 6913
En Confianza with LRT – We go live on Facebook every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. This week’s conversation is about the Cesar Chavez Breakfast and how did it start and why this event is so important in our community!
Ethnic Studies Needs Your Support- 
Please join us this Friday afternoon for an LRT ethnic studies committee meeting on zoom. For more information please contact Fabian Pavon at fabianpavon2@gmail.com or (909) 291-9352.
 Also support the Cesar Chavez little library book drive. Books can be dropped off at the Solidarity Center or at the Little Library at Cesar Chavez Park.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! LRT’s 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast! 🔔

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Hello Friends and Supporters,

Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley is a grassroots non-profit organization. We invite you to be part of our 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast, which is on March 25th via zoom at 9:00 AM; this is our biggest fundraiser and celebration of the year. Every ticket you buy supports our mission and work on College for all, Ethnic Studies, Immigrant Rights, and advocacy on quality of life issues, such as mental health and wellness, and economic resiliency for our communities. We are counting on your support!

In addition, we will be offering Social Justice Scholarships for our local students, you can click here to apply.

We also honor members from our communities, who are living out the core values of the civil rights activist and labor leader – Cesar E. Chavez.

To purchase tickets, please go to the following link https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com

Our honorees this year are:

Nora Garcia,  Councilmember, City of Pomona

Daniel Loera, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of La Verne

Dr. Krystana Walks-Harper, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil and Community Services, Pomona Unified School District

Rosa Martha Zarate, Singer/Activist, and co-author of Our grandfathers were braceros, and we too…

Also being honored for their long history and commitment to the LRT and our community our Community Star Award recipients are:

Ignacio “Nacho” Montes and Rosemary Rodriguez

If you need more information, please call us at (909) 480-6267 or email us at info@latinolatinaroundtable.org

Latino and Latina Roundtable 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast and Ethnic Studies Forum

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Dear LRT Members, 

Please join us for the 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast scheduled for March 25th 2022 at 9:00 am. We will be having a virtual celebration and honoring amazing community leaders and awarding scholarships to students working to uplift their communities. 

You can purchase tickets at this Eventbrite Link: 

https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com 

The Breakfast is being held on Friday, March 25, 2022, beginning at 9 AM. Because of the continuing conditions with omicron, we have decided to hold a virtual event once again. 

This year’s honorees are –

Nora Garcia, Councilmember, City of Pomona 

Dr. Daniel Loera, Director of Multicultural Affairs at University of LaVerne

Dr. Krystana Walks-Harper, Pomona Unified Assistant Superintendent of Pupil and Community Services

Rosa Martha Zarate, Organizer, singer-songwriter, and co-author of Our Grandfathers Were Bracero 

Community Star Award recipients: Ignacio “Nacho” Montes and Rosemary Rodriguez

 

You can purchase tickets at this Eventbrite Link: 

https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com 

Attached you will find the RSVP Form (make checks payable to Latino/a Roundtable).  

To access our newsletter, Social Justice Scholarship application, and the work of our various committees, visit our website at:  https://www.latinolatinaroundtable.org/ 

Please support Ethnic Studies – You are invited to join this webinar scheduled for 2/12/2022, below is the link to register : 

 BEYOND BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

This interactive educator and student panel is to engage in discourse about the power of Black Studies to transform education year long – beyond Black History Month.

PANELISTS INCLUDE:

* Erika Lynn Jones

* Estella Afi Owoimaha-Church

* Ndindi Kitonga

* Alphonso Thompson

MODERATED BY:

* Taunya Jaco

February 12, 2022

10am-12pm PST

REGISTER AT:

https://tinyurl.com/LESMCBHM

 

Sponsorships_Tickets- Cesar Chavez Breakfast RSVP 2022

 

SAVE THE DATE for LRT’s 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast! 🔔

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Hello LRT Friends and Supporters,

We want to invite you to the Latino and Latina Roundtable’s 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast Fundraiser on March 25th, 2022 at 9:00 AM. We will be honoring individuals from our communities, who are living out the core values of the late civil rights activist and labor leader – Cesar E. Chavez.

Due to the surge in COVID cases, our celebration will be virtual.

Our honorees this year are:

Nora Garcia, Pomona City Councilmember
Daniel Loera, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of La Verne
Dr. Krystana Walks-Harper, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil and Community Services, Pomona Unified School District
Rosa Martha Zarate, Singer/Activist, and co-author of Our grandfathers were braceros and we too…

Also being honored for their long history of work with the LRT and our communities are Community Star Award recipients:

Ignacio “Nacho” Montes and Rosemary Rodriguez

We hope you can join us, to buy tickets please go to the following link https://18thannualcesarchavezbreakfastfundraiser.eventbrite.com

If you need more information please call us at (909) 480-6267 or email us at info@latinolatinaroundtable.org