At beginning of Poor People’s Campaign march and rally in Pomona with Rev. Gene Boutilier. In addition to a history of civil and human rights organizing for decades, Rev. Boutilier and I have the commonality of being part of Poor People’s Campaign marches back in 1968 – he in the actual march in Washington D. C. and I in a Solidarity march as a college student. Continue reading
Hello LRT Family,
Feliz Dia de Mis Padres. Continue reading
Once in awhile…. Continue reading
Honoring Juneteenth Freedom Day Continue reading
Good memory of our support for DACA – now in its 14th year of success with DACA transforming the lives of more than 834,000 young people – 99% of the DACA recipients who started the program in 2012 – completing high school – more than 90% of DACA recipients over the age of 25, participating in our workforce – building families, and paying billions in state and local taxes. Continue reading
College for All Coalition at Solidarity Center in Pomona including representatives from Latino and Latina Roundtable, NAACP, and COFEM – with Nikki Dominguez carrying out an all-day workshop – as part of workshops being held by 72 organizations in various parts of the state – preparing participants for going to Sacramento to speak with legislators on key educational bills that can ensure full access, full investment, and full equity in public and higher education for our students – so that they can achieve their greatest potential.