Author: United Latinos
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ACTION ALERT: Show UP for Climate Action
Dear Climate activist, This coming Tuesday July 11th at 2:45 p.m. the County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to push back the timeline for the Climate Emergency Declaration (Resolution) from 2030 to 2045. This proposal is being made by the county staff and we have been told that it is because of their concern about…
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Call For Artists: 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Art Showcase
Last call for artists! Apply to the Washington Neighborhood Center to be a part of their upcoming “50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop” art showcase. The application deadline is May 26th, and the show runs from May 28th to June 24th. Apply here! Opening Night Event Be a part of the Opening Day Gallery Showcase Event, where…
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South Sac & Florin Residents Needed for Air Quality Steering Committee
Would you like to help reduce air pollution in your community? The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is looking for residents who live in the South Sacramento/Florin community to serve on an Air Quality Steering Committee. This committee will work with the District to identify ways to reduce local air pollution and improve air quality…
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Youth Action Alert: Sacramento Investment Without Displacement
Youth Activists – raise your voice against displacement! Sacramento Investment Without Displacement (SIWD) is a coalition of social justice organizations, neighborhood associations, labor groups, residents, and community partners organized to support building healthy communities and affordable housing, preserving cultural traditions, and the stability of neighborhoods impacted by big developments. SIWD has been working with the…
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350 Sacramento & United Latinos: 2023 Sac Climate Report Card
United Latinos is a proud contributor to 350 Sacramento‘s newly-released 2023 Climate Report Card. This report features in-depth analysis of Sacramento’s progress towards climate action recommendations, input from local organizations, and more. Below are some notable quotes featured in the report from 350 Sacramento and United Latinos organizers. Read the rest here. United Latino’s Richard…
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21st Annual Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference: “Avanza Marching Toward Your Future”
Saturday, May 6, 20238 AM – 3 PM *Free* University Credit Union Center, UC Davis Registration closes May 1! Celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez with us! The Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference and Celebration is a free college and career motivational event for high school, community college, and middle school students and…
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United Latinos Advocate Featured on Sac Bee Climate Solutions Column
The Sacramento Bee interviewed Erika Guzman, one of our community organizers, as part of a recent initiative to increase their solutions-focused climate change reporting. We commend Sacramento Bee for taking action to include more local environmental justice narratives in their reporting, and look forward to the full release of these stories. Please visit the original…
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Looking Back: Last Year’s Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference
This past May 14, 2022, the 20th Anniversary of the Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference (CCYLC) was hosted at UC Davis after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the words of CCYLC organizers: “Over the past 20 year, 30,000+ Latinx students, parents, teachers and community leaders have attended the CCYLC. The conference targets Latinx…
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West Sacramento Community Sidewalk Audit on 04/29/2023
The City of West Sacramento wants to hear from you! Join the City ofWest Sacramento and Civic Thread for a community sidewalk auditstarting at Joey Lopes Park on Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 am – 12:30pm to share your sidewalk and pedestrian priorities. There will be family-friendly spring activities and breakfast refreshments! This event is…
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$20K Grants to Fight for Climate Justice – 2023 Proposals Open Now
Fight for climate justice in your community and be awarded up to $20k in grants! Deadline is may 12th 6pm Climate justice for all grants – 2023 request for proposals are now open! Climate Reality Project’s 2023 Climate Justice for All Grants program is now open for 2023 and ready to accept proposals from YOUR community. The key to…