Interestingly, I had picked up the book “Born to Run” about a month ago and could not stop reading it — because I am a runner, Continue reading
On the Tarahumara and Caballo Blanco
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My response to Martin Rodriguez
My response to Martin Rodriguez who proposes that, in regards to having any influence over immigration policies, “marches and protests don”t work — Continue reading
Affirmative action must remain part of college admissions policies
Published in the Daily Bulletin
Jose Zapata Calderon
Posted: 06/28/2013 08:27:12 PM PDT
Updated: 06/28/2013 09:35:17 PM PDT
The recent affirmative action case before the Supreme Court is among many, in recent years, that have sought to wipe out any use of race in college admissions. Continue reading
US Senate Passes Immigration Bill
As we predicted, the Senate just passed an immigration bill that includes a 13-year to lifetime provision for citizenship (depending on whether the border is secure to the liking of those in power). Continue reading
Urban and Rural Entities.
A recent study out of Brown University is compelling in examining how the demographic changes that are occurring in the U. S. are blurring the distinctions of what we used to define as distinct urban and rural entities. Continue reading
Affirmative Action Comments
Awhile back, I commented on Affirmative Action in Newsday and those comments still apply today: Continue reading
Support the Pomona Day Labor Center
As you know, the Pomona Day Labor Center has served our communities since 1997. Since that time, we have struggled but we have always found the way to keep the doors open. Continue reading
Invitation toPomona Day Labor Center Fundraiser
You are invited to the Pomona Day Labor Center (PEOC) fundraiser this Saturday, June 29th, 4-8 PM. See upcoming event. Continue reading
LET ROLANDO STAY! MOTHER HAS ALZHEIMER’S!
I have known Rolando as a Director of a Community Service and Food Program at Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church where he has given of his life to help poor people and families in need. Continue reading