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¡Que Viva Leno! Magdaleno- Presente

Our deepest condolences to familia, extended familia, and all those whose lives were influenced and changed by Magdaleno. I was one of those, and although hurting inside, have the consolation that who he was and what he contributed is very much alive in all that we do in the continuing struggles for justice and equity. Que Viva Leno! Magdaleno- Presente!

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Community Remembering The Life Of Day Laborer Leader Fernando Pedraza On Cinco De Mayo

Jornaleros (Day Laborers) and community remembering the life of day laborer leader Fernando Pedraza on Cinco De Mayo May 5 at the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center. Fernando Pedraza was a day laborer, an organizer and a leader. He strived every day to make the corner at Arrow and Grove in Rancho Cucamonga a safe and positive place for workers. Tragically he was killed on May 5, 2007 by a vehicle collision during a Minutemen protest at the corner. At the memorial and celebration – all committed to continue the mission and efforts of Pedraza, to ensure immigrant rights and full legalization and democratic rights for our immigrant and Jornalero families.