MEDIA ADVISORY: CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE WITH THE DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION AND LOCAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AFTER FARMWORKERS POLICY ROUNDTABLE

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

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“We congratulate Justice Patricia Guerrero on her historic appointment to California’s Supreme Court and thank Governor Gavin Newsom for his extraordinary vision. Justice Patricia Guerrero’s appointment honors all Latina women and inspires Latina girls to reach their dreams. This assures our community that the judiciary reflects all the people in California.”
DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAZMAT TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE AND COMMUNITY VIGIL ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE JAN. 6TH CAPITOL RIOT

DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAZMAT TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE AND COMMUNITY VIGIL ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE JAN. 6TH CAPITOL RIOT

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.

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Tune in for “The Power of Courage,” a conversation with activists Dolores Huerta, Nadya Okamoto, and Aria Sa’id on July 29, at 5:30 pm, a event hosted Courage California!

We’ll hear from Ms. Huerta, a living civil rights leader, and changemakers Okamoto and Sa’id about what we can accomplish with the power of courage as we stand against fear mongering and unjust policies sweeping the state and nation.

Register HERE: https://bit.ly/powerofcouragetickets

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On Wednesday, April 28th, tune in to join the cast of the iconic ‘Zoot Suit’ as they celebrate @DoloresHuerta, a national activist of the labor movement. They’ll be conducting a reading curated by Huerta and David Damian Figueroa, and will hear from her during the post-reading panel. Register now for “Dolores Huerta: In Her Own Words,” presented by @Farmworker Justice and airing at 4:00 p.m. PT. RSVP: bit.ly/2QEZkEi This special event is made possible with the generous support of @calfund. Presented by the @FarmworkerJustice Advisory Council and Volunteer Engagement Corp.

PPMM’s Virtual Capital Dinner ft Dolores Huerta

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Join Planned Parenthood Mar Monte for their first virtual Capital Dinner as they honor some incredible leaders among our communities including Dolores Huerta & Rhodesia Ransom. RSVP here: bit.ly/31bVhRT

When: Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Event link will be sent prior to event

Featuring: Lifetime Achievement Award: Dolores Huerta, President/Founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation & Community Organizer, Ally of the Year: Rhodesia Ransom, Former Tracy City Council Member, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus and Stacy Cross, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, President & CEO, Jodi Hicks, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, President & CEO

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Voces is a political podcast produced by Jolt Action that seeks to amplify the voces of progressive leaders and changemakers who are transforming American politics today. Hosted by Antonio Arellano, Voces taps into the issues and topics that matter most to the growing Latinx community and provides unique Latinx perspectives on how we can solve the biggest issues of our times.

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