by Tiana Jacquez | Jun 22, 2022 | Press Releases / Media Advisories / Statements
MEDIA ADVISORY
June 21, 2022
Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Host Press Conference with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Local Advocacy Organizations after Farmworkers Policy Roundtable
WHAT: Press Conference Following Farmworkers Policy Roundtable
WHO:
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D.
- Senator Alex Padilla
- Dolores Huerta, Dolores Huerta Foundation President, and United Farm Workers Cofounder
- Giev Kashkooli, United Farm Workers 2nd Vice President and Political/Legislative Director
- Anissa Perez, Personal Story
- Additional speakers may be announced
WHEN: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. EST
WHERE: House Triangle, U.S. Capitol
BACKGROUND: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) will meet with leading national and local advocates for farmworkers, including Dolores Huerta, President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, on Wednesday, June 22.
The policy roundtable is closed to the press, but following the discussion, at 11:30 a.m. EST, CHC Members, and national and local organizations will host a press conference to summarize their conversation and call for the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
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Media Contact:
Fabiola DeCaratachea
Director, Communications/Grants
Fdecaratachea@doloreshuerta.org
by Tiana Jacquez | Jan 25, 2022 | Action Alerts
Dear DHF Supporter,
Vecinos Unidos Bakersfield Chapter invites you to support their community-led map for the Bakersfield City School District redistricting process. The map was developed in partnership with experienced demographer Jesus Garcia and is based on fair lines that consider equity indicators like: Voting Rights Act districts, COVID-19 impacts, and socioeconomic factors.
We are asking for your support in providing a public comment to the Bakersfield City School District Board of trustees to support the redistricting map designed by parents and community members that represent their communities.
How YOU Can Join:
ATTEND: Tuesday January 25, 2022 @ 6 p.m. PDT at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 to submit your public comment in person.
PUBLIC COMMENT TEMPLATE:
My name is ______ I am a parent/student/community leader/ staff, teacher, etc. I support the Vecinos Unidos map. This map will allow for an equitable representation and opportunity for my community to elect leaders of their choice and bring resources to our students. Selecting a community map will be essential for the next 10 years. (Provide an example where you reside and the resources/ changes you hope to achieve)
Thank you for your support and dedication to these redistricting efforts!
by Tiana Jacquez | Jan 5, 2022 | Civic Engagement Blog, Events
Who: Dolores Huerta Foundation along with HAZMAT America and local Bakersfield, CA activists
When: TOMORROW, Thursday, Jan 6, 4-6pm PT
Where: 4100 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309, right outside Kevin McCarthy’s office
What: Press Conference followed by a community vigil to CALL OUT Kevin McCarthy and DEMAND accountability, as part of the nationwide January 6 Vigil for Democracy Day of Action. The day will start with a press conference outside McCarthy’s office featuring the Sedition Petition billboard truck to make our message heard all across McCarthy’s district. Mobilize link here.
Masks and social distancing will be required. DHF encourages only those fully vaccinated to attend. January 6 was a violent and deadly attack against all Americans – against our country, our democracy, and our freedom as voters to choose the leaders that represent us so that we have a government of, by, and for the people. One year later, the same faction that attacked our country on January 6th is hard at work silencing our voices by restricting our freedom to vote, attacking fair voting districts, and quietly preparing future attempts to sabotage free and fair elections and with it our democracy.
Masks and social distancing will be required. DHF encourages only those fully vaccinated to attend. January 6 was a violent and deadly attack against all Americans – against our country, our democracy, and our freedom as voters to choose the leaders that represent us so that we have a government of, by, and for the people. One year later, the same faction that attacked our country on January 6th is hard at work silencing our voices by restricting our freedom to vote, attacking fair voting districts, and quietly preparing future attempts to sabotage free and fair elections and with it our democracy. This January 6, exactly one year later, Americans across race, place, party, and background are holding candlelight vigils to say: In America, the voters decide the outcome of elections. The promise of democracy is not a partisan issue but a calling that unites us as Americans. To prevent this kind of attack from happening again, our elected leaders must pass urgent legislation that will protect this country from anti-democratic forces who are continuing their efforts to destroy it. Coming together, we can prevent another January 6th attack and realize the promise of democracy for all of us – no matter our color, zip code, or income – so we all have an equal say in the decisions that shape our daily lives and futures. Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.
This January 6, exactly one year later, Americans across race, place, party, and background are holding candlelight vigils to say: In America, the voters decide the outcome of elections. The promise of democracy is not a partisan issue but a calling that unites us as Americans. To prevent this kind of attack from happening again, our elected leaders must pass urgent legislation that will protect this country from anti-democratic forces who are continuing their efforts to destroy it. Coming together, we can prevent another January 6th attack and realize the promise of democracy for all of us – no matter our color, zip code, or income – so we all have an equal say in the decisions that shape our daily lives and futures. Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.