With the signing of the TRUST ACT, AB-60, and other immigrant supportive bills, California is indeed a leader in advancing immigrant rights. It is a testament to the community-based organizations, and especially the courageous dreamers, that have sacrificed so much over the years to deportations and all forms of injustice against our immigrant communities. Continue reading
This November 9, 2013 the Latino/a Roundtable will be electing the next Executive Board to serve for two years. Continue reading
Jose Montoya contributed so much to the artistic and creative parts of our movements and our communities. Continue reading
Excellent research and analysis by Juan de Lara. John Husing has been the mouthpiece for the media in this region for years. His research has always been biased to business and not Continue reading
What we have been saying all along. It is no coincidence that California is now an exemplary state in its support of undocumented immigrants. It was not that long ago that the voters supported anti-immigrant policies Proposition 187, Prop 209, and English Only in California. Today, the majority of voters support legalization – and it has been a combination of marching, protesting, and grass-roots organizing that has resulted in pro-immigrant legislation Continue reading
Yesterday’s rally drew the attention of media coverage Continue reading
Brown, Sign The Bill!
Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00am
Pomona DMV (1600 S. Garey Ave.) in Pomona, California
We urge Latino and Latina Roundtable members and friends to take an hour out of your day to support this rally! Governor Brown has yet to sign AB-60 — and we need your help on Wednesday in sending a message to the Governor. If you cannot join us, please let others know. Continue reading
One more step in stopping deportations. If Congress won’t do it and Obama won’t do it – (through his executive order power) – the power of the people will do it on the local and state level. Continue reading
The days September 15 and 16 are special holidays in the history of Latin America. It is important to discuss the meaning of these days when, for too many people in the U. S., because of money-hungry advertisers, the days are now comprised of beer commercials and Latino stereotypes. A hidden meaning is the unity that diverse racial groups played in organizing for their “independence.” Continue reading