La Liga: Weekly Newsletter Issue No.

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June 9, 2020 LULAC.org
Hello,
We stand united in action with Black Lives Matter, and
invite you to see our new statement and web-page to get
involved. We are taking a moment to congratulate our
recent graduated students of our LULAC National Youth
Board and the Adelante America program.
Here’s what else you will find in this issue:
1. Register for our biggest Grow With Google Spanish workshop yet: See
“Empower Through Access”
2. LULAC joins in to fight racial trauma against young people: Find it in
“LULAC in Action"

By Diego Tum-Monge

JUMP AHEAD
• LULAC In Action
• Empower Through Access
• In Latino News
• Highlights At Hand
 Our Top Story
Here is what you should know.
Black and Brown Solidarity
What does it mean to come together as one?

This past weekend, nonviolent rallies continued to honor the lives of George
Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others brutally killed by police recently.
We’ve witnessed an outpouring of support from our local councils that have
joined in and made louder the voices of our Black community.

Salinas LULAC
Ventura County LULAC
Black and Brown voices are coming together to speak up against racism and
hate. Listen to the latest episode of Fronteras, by Texas Public Radio, featuring
Rev. Regina Clarke of Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral
Revival and state director Rodolfo Rosales Jr. of Texas LULAC.

This has to be said again: Our Black community is hurting. Our Black brothers,
sisters have been living a reality that we cannot claim to fully understand. Our
goal is not to replace their voices, but rather to affirm them. We must come
together as one to acknowledge their pain and act to bring change.

In a recent statement, LULAC affirms that we rise to join in steadfast solidarity

with the hundreds of thousands of people across our country demanding
fundamental reforms to our law enforcement system. We stand as one with this
movement in strong agreement that we must change how law enforcement is
carried out in America. Read the full statement at LULAC.org.

We also invite you to visit LULAC.org/blacklivesmatter to join this movement.

We can take action together by filling out national petitions, signing up with
national civil rights organizations, and contributing to the causes of
national/local initiatives for equity. You can explore what to do next and how to
get further involved.
LULAC In Action
Events, advocacy, and ways to get involved.

Racial Trauma and Young People – Why We Can’t Stay

Silent
A statement from the America’s Promise Alliance

LULAC is proud to have signed on this statement with 80+ organizations in

response to the developments in Minneapolis and around the country related to
violence against Black Americans. We know that these incidents leave an
indelible mark on our young people - particularly those young men and women
of color.

As an Alliance Member, LULAC is committed to addressing the impact of

systemic racism and trauma on younger generations. The statement expresses
our commitment to work in unity with communities and youth to address these
challenges.

Follow LULAC on social media and never miss our

notifications for live events!

Congratulations to the Graduating Seniors of the LULAC

Youth Board
We wish you all the best in your futures.

You are the Class of warriors defined by resilience. We are proud of you!
Regardless of the situation, this is the start of a new chapter to your journeys as
changemakers. Visit LULACYouth.net for more information about LULAC
Youth.

Maria Lopez, Texas State Director Tania, VP Women Zuleiram, VP Southwest

 A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO ALL OF
THE

CLASS OF 2020!

Lauren, Secretary Jaelyn, Tresurer

LULAC Orgullo’s special Pride Month message to you

See their video message that reminds us to care for each other, vote (if
registered), and get involved.

Submit your local event or stay up-to-date with our LULAC Calendar.
Empower Through Access
Programs and opportunities to bring back to your community.
Bread for the World Advocacy Summit
Today is Day 2 of Our Faith, Our Future

Faith and community members from around the country are virtually gathering
to participate in worship, advocacy-focused workshops, learn up-to-date
legislative priorities and lobby Congress virtually on hunger and poverty. The
event is free and open to all.

Register at bit.ly/2zmsfok or follow along on social media using

#OurFaithOurFuture.

In case you missed it, Sindy Benavides joined an expert panel to discuss
fighting hunger, supporting migrants, and building resilient communities amid
#COVID19. You can still register today and receive a recording of the
conversations.
Desarrollando Resiliencia Empresarial: Cómo Mantener Su
Negocio Funcionando
Tuesday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. EST

LULAC will be hosting a Spanish virtual workshop, in partnership with

America’s Small Business Development Center and the Grow with Google
Team. At this workshop, we will talk about creating a plan that prepares you
and your small business for difficult times, whether it is a pandemic or natural
disaster. We will be explaining some of the most effective tools and steps
necessary to make sure you protect your small business.

Join us and do not miss out on this great opportunity!

Adelante America
Celebrating the graduation of Adelante students!

The San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 featured the LULAC Graduation
walk for 15 of our youth and Adelante Program Seniors. Adelante students
proudly walked for their parents and family members for two city blocks while
passing by cars honking at them, many stopped to salute them, and others
parked and watched from their vehicles.

It was a huge honor to have Congressman Jimmy Panetta, State Senator Anna
Caballero and Assemblymember Robert Rivas present to give them
encouraging words and present them with Congressional, State Senate and
Assembly Certificates.

Youth Advisor Vince Luna also had made 120 cupcakes for his LULAC youth
council graduates and parents. We share pride and celebrate the success of these
young leaders in our community. See this special moment from their shared
pictures in our newest Facebook photo album.

Watch the LULAC Graduation Walk in Hollister from San Benito Live on
Vimeo.
 Support these programs and others by donating today!
In Latino News
The top stories for our community.
Upcoming Elections
Many states have taken measures to protect citizens from exposure during the COVID-19 outbreak. However,
we encourage you to do your civic duty and safely vote. Here are the latest updates and related information
about elections:

Tuesday, June 9

TODAY is the day for six states! Georgia had state and presidential primaries
originally scheduled for March 24 and May 19. West Virginia’s primaries were
originally scheduled for May 12. Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and
West Virginia will hold their state primaries as planned. Stay safe when voting
in person today by practicing social distancing!

Up Next… June 23: Kentucky, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Virginia; June 30: Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah.

News and Updates

Communities of color step up fight for justice in wake of George Floyd's
killing

Sunday, June 7—StarTribune

Trump looks to Dreamers for an immigration deal

Sunday, June 7—Politico

Editorial: More citizens silenced if mail ballots struck down

Sunday, June 7—Express-News

Job market starts to bounce back -- especially for white and Hispanic
Americans
Friday, June 5—CNN Business

Immigrant mother: ‘They tried to separate my daughter from me’

Thursday, June 4—Express-News

Dan Guerrero on Having a ‘Unique Story to Tell’ With His Solo Stage
Show, and Now Film, ‘Gaytino!’

Wednesday, June 3—Variety

Local Council and National Partner Spotlights

San Benito County LULAC honors 12 graduating seniors

Sunday, June 7—BenitoLink

Salinas LULAC featured for food distribution efforts

Saturday, June 6—VV Daily Press

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda issues statement in solidarity with

black community

Friday, June 5—Press Release

LULAC of Iowa stands in solidarity with protesters urging for justice and
change

Friday, June 5—Iowa News Now

Texas State Director speaks on Fronteras about Black-Brown Unity

Friday, June 5—Texas Public Radio

Amid Black Lives Matter demonstrations, Lyft co-founders Logan Green

and John Zimmer shared this call to action with Lyft team members
Monday, June 1—Lyft Blog

Bank of America Announces $1 Billion/4-Year Commitment to Support

Economic Opportunity Initiatives

Tuesday, June 2—Press Release

LULAC in the News

Why Some Democrats Worry About the Whiteness of Biden's Inner Circle

Friday, June 5—The New York Times

Our Press Releases

*Selected highlights from the week

LULAC Statement: We Stand United in Action with Black Lives Matter

Monday, June 8

LULAC Thanks Iowa Voters For Defeating Steve King

Wednesday, June 3

Read our latest press releases published at LULAC.org.

Do you have a special story? Connect with us via email!

Highlights At Hand
Moments of the week you might have missed.
Latino Discovery Hub
Look here to find new authors, stories, artists, podcasts, and social influencers who helped shape the identities,
cultures, and thoughts of your fellow readers.
This week is about: NEW PODCAST EPISODES
9 Afro Latinx Podcasts to Add to Your Queue

Afro Latinx podcasters are adding their voices to the diversifying landscape of
podcasting. Through discussing race, immigration, sex, love, and mental health,
Afro Latinx people are making their voices heard!

Fronteras from Texas Public Media

"Fronteras" explores the changing culture and demographics of the American

Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides
insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique
regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.

In The Thick from Futuro Media Group

In The Thick is a podcast about politics from a POC perspective, hosted by

Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, selected as the #2 and #9 most
influential national Latino political commentators for the 2016 presidential
election in a survey of Latino opinion leaders conducted by the National
Institute for Latino Policy.

Next week is about PAGES TO FOLLOW. Share your ideas via email!

Engage with us online.

Use @LULAC and #LULAC for a chance to be in the next issue of La Liga!

That's it for this week. Thanks for reading.

WHAT’S NEXT?
 • Join in the Black Lives Matter Movement by taking action with us at
LULAC.org/blacklivesmatter.
• Follow us on Twitter and click the notification bell to get our updates
first.
• Look ahead: LULAC has a Virtual Summit coming up! Follow the
Facebook event and see our updates leading up to August 13.

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