The Latino and Latina Roundtable urges you to Call Sen. Feinstein and assure that there is no weakening of protections for children refugees who are fleeing violence and persecution. The phone numbers to call are below: Continue reading
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Articles and Number to Call Obama
Below are some of articles that have a common theme of exposing the roots of the migration of children and families from Central America. A phone number can be used to call Obama
at 866-473-5915 “to expedite humanitarian relief for immigrants, to protect the children by ensuring their human rights, and to support their rights as ensured by the 2008 Victims Reauthorization Act. ” Continue reading
Immigrant-rights groups debate reform vs. deportation relief
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network said Friday that “a delay serves no one and nothing but the status quo.” At the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, executive director Angelica Salas said: “President Obama is wrong in halting a much-needed review of immigration deportations many agree is fraught with injustice.”
Celebrating the life of Fernando Pedraza
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Join us in our 7th year celebrating the life of one of our great leaders, Fernando Pedraza.*
You don’t want to miss: Continue reading
Shows the power of grass-roots organizing
Shows the power of grass-roots organizing – now Pomona city council can send a clear message of trust by voting similarly on Monday.
La Puente changes DUI checkpoint rules to avoid unlicensed drivers
Transformational Moments in My Life
A few weeks ago, a past student of mine suggested to some organizers of TEDX that I be contacted to do a presentation. They contacted me and, because of various circumstances (including a death in the family), I was only able to meet with …them once. Continue reading
Building on the legacy of Cesar Chavez
By Jose Zapata Calderon
Many of my students, particularly those who came here as immigrants to this country or who were farm workers in the fields, can identify with Cesar Chavez. Continue reading
Cesar Chavez Pilgrimage and Celebration PowerPoint Presentation
Download a PowerPoint presentation in Spanish on the annual pilgrimage that you can use for outreach purposes.
LRT Membership Retreat on Sat., Feb. 15
This is your invitation to the annual Latino and Latina Roundtable membership retreat to be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2014 from 9:30 – 5 PM at the Pitzer College Fletcher Room 210 (1050 N. Mills Ave) in Claremont, CA. Continue reading
