| Volume 9, No. 8 June 30, 2010 |
Saludos,
This past Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton issued an injunction that will block key provisions of Arizona's racial-profiling law, known as SB 1070, from taking effect. We are pleased that this ruling will prevent the most heinous provisions of SB 1070 from going into effect. Judge Bolton affirmed the simple truth that bypassing federal law to harass Americans based on race or ethnicity defies our nation's most basic constitutional rights.
The district court's decision is a crucial first step but much work remains. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has already filed an appeal to overturn Judge Bolton's temporary injunction. Copy-cat legislation has also been threatened in state legislatures around the country proving that now more than ever we need Congress to enact immigration reform that is effective and humane. A recent survey we conducted nationally, " U.S. Latinos' Perceptions & Actions Around Immigration Debate," clearly indicated that the vast majority of Latinos are opposed to Arizona's SB 1070 law and that the passage of immigration reform is of paramount importance to them. The reform bill must focus on family reunification, provide an earned and clear path to citizenship for our nation's current undocumented population, and protect the civil rights and liberties of all Americans. For more on our immigration principles and advocacy, please contact our Washington DC Director, Chris Espinosa.
Lillian Rodriguez Lopez
President
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Community Event
Dancing Towards Health!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Marta Valle High School
145 Stanton Street, Manhattan
Free screenings, workshops and giveaways!
The Hispanic Federation, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, presents its 4th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!™ healthy lifestyle fair. The event promotes physical activity as a means to better health and wellness for Hispanic families of all ages. Read full article
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NYC Workforce Development System Failing Latinos
The Hispanic Federation recently unveiled the results of a year-long research project on how Latinos are faring in New York City's Workforce Development System entitled "Futures in the Balance: Meeting the Workforce Development Needs of Latinos in NYC." The study highlights some of the considerable barriers low-income Latinos face in benefiting from public programs geared towards helping unemployed workers obtain gainful employment. The report also discusses important reforms that are needed to make the system work for Latinos. Download full report
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Latina Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition
To advance the reproductive health and human rights of Latinas, the Hispanic Federation partnered with The Ford Foundation and some of the leading women's rights groups in the region last year to launch the Latina Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition (LSRJC). One of the coalition's biggest successes to date has been its Promotora (community health worker) Trainings. Women graduating from Promotora Trainings learn effective strategies for communicating vital information to other Latinas on how to access health care, protect their reproductive rights, and promote wellness. Read full article
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Immigration Assistance
To guide immigrants through the complicated process of becoming a U.S. citizen, the Hispanic Federation partners with a network of service agencies that offer comprehensive support, including English courses, application completion assistance, citizenship interview preparation and legal assistance. These services are provided in areas with high concentrations of Hispanic immigrants, especially in New York City.
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Student Groups Invited to Submit Entries for SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards
A program of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, the 2011 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards will recognize the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the U.S. who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. For the 2011 awards program, eight groups will be selected to receive a $10,000 award to benefit their project, an all-expenses-paid trip for three students and one adult leader to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park for a special awards event, and an award trophy and participation certificate for the project leader.
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Immigration Assistance
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