Tag: Political Engagement
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United Latinos 2023 Holiday Mixer
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and drinks at Two Rivers Cider, where we’ll be celebrating the holiday season with great company, delicious beverages. When: 6-9 pm November 30th, 2023 Where: Two Rivers Cider Featuring craft ciders, pupusas, music, and dancing! Check out our information tables regarding our current and future projects, including:…
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Upcoming Event: Climate Justice Fest
Sacramento Climate Coalition and Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign are teaming up with a coalition of other organizations to bring you the Climate Justice Fest! Featuring live performances, kids’ activities, vendors, and Halloween fun mixed with climate justice education. When: October 28th, 10am-2pm Where: Mcclatchy Park, Sacramento CA
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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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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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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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21st Annual Sacramento Cesar Chavez March
March 25, 2023 | Southside Park, Sacramento CA | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Join United Latinos, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and the Sacramento AFL-CIO at Southside Park (6th and T Street). United Latinos and our Green Team will have a table at the event. We will have free coloring books with crayons,…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom names first Latina to California Supreme Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday nominated the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court. “Born and raised in the Imperial Valley by immigrant parents from Mexico, her extraordinary journey and nomination to serve as the first Latina Justice on the bench of our state’s highest court is an inspiration to all of us,”…