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LULAC leader says new Arlington school should be named for Cesar Chavez

Tomas — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:21 +0000

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Some Dallas City Council members are suggesting that part of Central Expressway be renamed for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

Tomas — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:41:53 +0000

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What is Cesar Chavez Chavez’ place in history?

Tomas — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:06:41 +0000

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Immigrants’ Champion: Juan Gonzalez on Ted Kennedy’s Support for Cesar Chavez and Migrant Workers

Tomas — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:10:41 +0000

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Ted Kennedy, one of us – fotos of him with Cesar E. Chavez

Tomas — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:31:22 +0000

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Official Google Blog: LIFE Photo Archive available on Google Image Search – Kind of cool to look up photos of Cesar Chavez, Salma Hayek y otros

Tomas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:07:42 +0000

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A racially charged controversy over renaming a major Dallas street for civil rights leader César Chávez came to a head Monday at City Hall and ended with a decision to change Industrial Boulevard’s name to Riverfront Boulevard while preserving Ross Avenue’s name.

Tomas — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:02:22 +0000

City Council officials in Dallas made it official this week – they’re not going to be rushed into naming a street for United Farm Workers founder Cesar Chavez

Tomas — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:10:23 +0000

Website chronicles farm workers’ rights fight by Cesar Chavez

Tomas — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:02:13 +0000

César Chávez would be embarrassed over Dallas’ street-naming debate

Tomas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:31:13 +0000

Southern Poverty Law Center Premieres New Documentary, ‘Viva la Causa’ – Film About California Grape Strike Will Be Distributed to Classrooms Nationwide

Tomas — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:41:42 +0000

"The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will premiere its newest documentary film, "Viva la Causa," in Los Angeles on Sunday as part of an effort to teach students across the country about a seminal event in the march for human rights. Hundreds of schoolchildren and farmworkers, many of whom appear in the film's reenactments, will attend.

"Viva la Causa" documents the victorious California grape strike and boycott led by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. The 40-minute documentary will be distributed with teaching resources to an estimated 50,000 educators, free of charge, over the next two years. Millions of students will see the film.

"The story told by 'Viva la Causa' couldn't be timelier," said SPLC Founder Morris Dees. "Latinos and immigrant workers of color are on the front lines of our country's most burning human rights struggle. We're seeing a rising tide of xenophobia and immigrant-bashing that's being fueled by opportunistic politicians and demagogues in the media."

Dees noted that:

-- The SPLC has documented a 50 percent increase in the number of hate groups in the U.S. since 2000;

-- California is among the states leading this growth and is now home to 80 hate groups -- - more than any other state; and,

-- Hate crimes against Latinos in the U.S. rose by 35 percent between 2003 and 2006 -- and by 50 percent in California, according to FBI statistics.

The film will premiere at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Wilshire Theatre in Los Angeles. Dees will introduce the film. Special guests will include Dolores Huerta and Bill Brummel, the film's co-director and producer.

The teaching kit, which includes the film, will be available free of charge to educators in late October. Teachers can order it at http://tolerance.org/teach/resources/viva_lacausa.jsp.

"Viva la Causa" is the sixth film produced by the SPLC's Teaching Tolerance program. Four of the program's past documentaries have been nominated for Academy Awards(R), and two films -- - "A Time for Justice" and "Mighty Times: The Children's March" -- - have won the Oscar(R) in the short documentary category.

The Southern Poverty Law Center, based in Montgomery, Ala., is a nonprofit civil rights organization that combats hate and discrimination. For more information, visit www.splcenter.org. "

Dallas leaders reconsider renaming Ross or Industrial after César Chávez

Tomas — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:13:19 +0000

Activists try again to rename Portland street after Cesar Chavez

Tomas — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:54 +0000

A long, worthy comment on Chavez Blvd. – Dallas

Tomas — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:29:32 +0000

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Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – July 22nd, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:08:29 +0000

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Video: Danica Patrick “chats” with Milka Duno

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Industrial/Cesar Chavez votes haven’t changed – Dallas

Tomas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:42:41 +0000

"There's been quite a discussion going on since I posted that Michael Gonzales told the mayor that his Hispanic Leadership Forum won't accept a compromise on renaming Industrial for civil rights leader Cesar Chavez."

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USHCC Mourns the Loss of California Latino Leader John Aguilar

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:35:06 +0000

"The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) honors the memory of California Latino leader John Aguilar, 49, founder, president and chief executive officer of Vernon Transportation Company. Mr. Aguilar died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Aguilar was a member of the board of directors of the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Stockton, California. A longtime supporter of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Aguilar often attributed his success in becoming a member of the Hispanic 500 to contacts and assistance he received through the USHCC.

"John's passing leaves a huge void in our community," said David C. Lizarraga, Chairman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. "His leadership, passion for education and support of Hispanic chambers of commerce at all levels serves as an inspiration to all of us."

"He will be missed by his family, those whose lives he touched and, most of all, by his dedicated staff at Vernon Transportation," said Mark Martinez, CEO of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

In 1985, Mr. Aguilar began his trucking business with one truck and one driver, himself. Mr. Aguilar contacted José Niño, the then-President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who helped him contact large corporations seeking trucking transportation for supplies and products. "One of my first trips as President and CEO of the USHCC was to California to meet John," said José Niño. "His story serves as a wonderful example of how our chambers can help a hard worker with a vision make the right contacts to evolve from a one man operation to a significant enterprise."

Mr. Aguilar quickly grew his company to a fleet of more than 65 trucks and became only one of five companies to transport sugar products to soft drink companies for use in their products. "John would often say that if you bought that soft drink in California, you are most likely drinking a sugar product delivered by Vernon Transportation," said Rafael Sanchez, USHCC Finance Chair. "John was not shy about sharing his appreciation for the USHCC or for encouraging others to be involved with Hispanic chambers. He was a true believer."

Mr. Aguilar also knew the importance of giving back to the community. He actively supported the Latino community, including San Joaquin Delta College's Cesar Chavez Memorial Scholarship Fund and Tariff Bureau, an organization of more than 300 trucking companies that gives scholarship money to the children of member companies for educational needs. He was an active member of the California and San Joaquin County Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, and chaired the local chamber's Government Relations Committee and was active on its Education Committee. Mr. Aguilar served as a mentor to the Nightingale Elementary School and was an active participant in the local chamber's financial aid workshop to encourage students to attend college.

"John's passion was encouraging kids to continue their education," said Melinda Guzman, USHCC General Counsel and Trustee for the California State University system. "John embraced the kids, especially those who most needed the support, and he wasn't afraid to donate time or money to make things happen."

The son of migrant farm workers, Mr. Aguilar graduated from Galt High School in 1977 and then Loyola Marymount University in 1981. He worked for a trucking company in Southern California before starting his own firm in 1985. In 1988, he returned to Northern California with a renamed company, Vernon Transportation, based in Stockton. Aguilar's business acumen led to further growth. A second office served Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. A member of the Hispanic 500, last year Mr. Aguilar was also named to the list of the top 100 minority business suppliers by Minority Business News Magazine.

Last Friday was to have been a particularly special day for Mr. Aguilar. He was scheduled to be inducted as the President-Elect of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Rafael Sanchez, USHCC Finance Chair, served as the group's keynote speaker for the evening. "I can think of no better example than John Aguilar about why it makes sense to join a Hispanic chamber and to participate with the USHCC. John always shared his love and admiration for the USHCC and how it helped him make important contacts to grow his company. We lost a true friend, but his memory will live on."

Funeral arrangements are pending, but donations may be made to the "John Aguilar Leadership Scholarship" of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation by contacting CEO Mark Martinez at San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 306 E. Main St. Suite 303, Stockton California, 95202, (209) 943-6117 Office or sjchispanicchamber.com. "

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Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – July 15th, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:35:40 +0000

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For many in Colombia, hostage nightmare goes on - While the nation celebrates the recent rescue of 15 captives, families of 700 others taken by the same rebel group are left waiting.

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Picture of McCain praying stolen at La Raza convention

Latinos’ invite to the NJ political party must have gotten lost in the mail - “Not one call from the Democratic party asking if perchance there’s any interest in switching allegiance to the Obama camp”

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Reward offered for arrest in anti-Hispanic graffiti case - Suffolk, Virginia - (photo of: “Latinos Go Home”)

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Woman receives top LULAC honor - Martha Chavarria - LULAC’s California Woman of the Year

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Charles Rice-Gonzalez aims to boost Bronx in art

“La Raza” defined

Program at Gainesville State offers English language learners high school credit - Georgia

Newspaper series reveals rampant abuse of power under Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s watch (Latina Lista)

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Senator Plans Run as Democrat — and Republican - New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr

Cubans are happily adjusting to change under Raúl Castro

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Starting fresh on Cesar Chavez – Portland, Oregon

Tomas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:34:42 +0000

"B y the time the Portland City Council abandoned its plan to rename North Interstate Avenue for Cesar Chavez last year, it had badly bruised every constituency with a stake in the renaming, and damaged its own reputation in the bargain.

The Latino community, businesses, neighborhoods along Interstate, innocent bystanders who'd only watched the racially charged saga unfold, all were disgusted. And the Chinese American community was angry. The council's last-minute proposal to rename Fourth Avenue struck many in that community as disrespectful, since Fourth runs through Chinatown. "

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East L.A. art center will need a new home

Tomas — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:22:28 +0000

"In the early 1970s, a Franciscan nun turned an East Los Angeles garage into a thriving cultural center that gave rise to some of the city's most successful Latino artists. Self Help Graphics & Art later moved into a 1920s-era building on Cesar Chavez Avenue that would become distinctive for its mosaic-covered facade.

Artists such as Gronk, Frank Romero and Barbara Carrasco exhibited their work and taught at the center. Sister Karen Boccalero, its founder, became a patron of the East L.A. art scene."

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