FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2009

Local groups claim victory with the departure of Lou Dobbs from CNN

Houston, Texas, November 12, 2009 – Local groups and activist bloggers, including La Raza Justice Movement, CRECEN, OurNewAnahuac.net and DosCentavos.net are celebrating a victory with the departure of Lou Dobbs from CNN.

These groups were part of a national campaign, called Basta Dobbs, organized by Presente.org.

“Our contention all along was that Lou Dobbs – who has a long record of spreading lies and conspiracy theories about immigrants and Latinos – does not belong on the ‘Most Trusted Name in News,’” said Roberto Lovato, co-founder of Presente.org.

The BastaDobbs.com campaign launched in mid-September, and included online petitions, a viral YouTube video, text-message campaign, radio PSAs and a series of events in 18 cities – organized in conjunction with the CNN special Latino in America.

The organizations in Houston hosted an organizer from the national campaign, and later a press conference and community awareness tables at a festival in Northeast Houston.

1st Annual Dia De La Raza Parade On Little York
Description: Medical offices, professionals, business owners, restaurateurs, activists and Aztec Dancers unite to celebrate heritage

Houston, Texas, October 24, 2009 – Northeast Houston celebrates Mexican heritage with a parade and a commitment to community.

Laura Pena, Chief Organizer of the event, and promoter of events like “The World’s Biggest Taco,” noted, “It is hoped that by focusing more attention on this area, we can start to reduce crime and revitalize the community.

A group of Aztec Dancers, lowriders and zoot suiters will be followed by physicians, professionals and activists from the area.

Who: Business Persons of Little York and 59

What: Parade and Festival

Where: Parade Starts at 1615 Little York Rd. 77093 and ends at 2708 Little York Rd Festival At 2708 Little York Rd.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 Participants please arrive at 1615 Little York, Houston, TX 77093 at 11 AM (Parade 12-1, Festival 1:30-6)

Visuals: Lowriders, Zoot Suits, Business People, Folkloric Outfits, Physicians In Scrubs

Contact Information:
Hector Chavana Jr.

713-695-3072

hectorchavanajr@aol.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2009 La Raza Justice Movement joins 1st Annual Little York Dia De La Raza Parade: Condemns 287(g)

Description: Days before a final vote on 287g by the Harris County Commissioner’s Court, La Raza Justice Movement and other community groups will participate in a parade to call for a moratorium on all immigration enforcement and to speak against the 287(g) program.

Houston, Texas, October 9, 2009 – La Raza Justice Movement accepted an invitation by the Small Business Group of Little York and 59 to participate in a parade on October 24, 2009 (more details in subsequent releases).

El Dia de La Raza, a cultural staple in the Mexican community, highlights important concepts in Mexican history. Recently, many progressive groups have started celebrating the day as a day of resistance against colonialism.

 La Raza Justice Movement, CRECEN, Pastors in Action, Aztec Dance Group Mitotiani and other community groups will participate as one contingent of approximately ten others in the parade. The groups will denounce the abuses of 287(g) and will call for the Harris County Commissioner’s Court to vote against a new agreement regarding 287(g).

La Raza Justice Movement is one of the only organizations in the country which openly advocates self-determination for the Mexican-Latino people in the US.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2009

La Raza Justice Movement endorse letter to AG Holder, requests intervention regarding HFD’s racism and sexism

Description: Rampant racism and sexism have existed for too long at Houston’s Fire Department

Houston, Texas, September 17, 2009 – La Raza Justice Movement adds its endorsement, as one of several community organizations who are sending a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder.

Hector Chavana Jr., president of La Raza Justice Movement, will be present at the press conference to announce that the letter is being sent.

WHO:     Many community organizations

WHAT:    A letter requesting intervention by Eric Holder of the Houston Fire Department
WHERE:                3533 Polk @ Scott – Latino Learning Center

WHEN:   September 17, 2009 1:30 PM

Contact Information:
Hector Chavana Jr.

713-695-3072

hectorchavanajr@aol.com

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