Latino Club: FLOC founder appeals to teens' consciences
Three hundred supporters stood firm behind union activist Baldemar Velasquez when he marched for more rights for Mexican workers this spring. These demonstrators had worked hard to be there. They recruited other marchers, alerted the media, and helped organize the day's events.And they had to get special permission to miss their high school classes.The marchers, most of whom were not old enough to vote, are some of the biggest supporters of the Farm Labor Organizing...
S.J. educators plan to launch new Latino club
Dec. 21 LATHROP Educators from San Joaquin County met Tuesday to launch a new Latino club to help high school students enter college, find careers, learn leadership skills and embark on cultural and educational field trips, organizers said. About 15 teachers, administrators and others met to discuss starting a chapter of the Hispanic Youth Leadership Council, which has been operating in Stanislaus County since 1990.David Duran, a club organizer for 13 years, explained how it operated and...
Latino Club: SCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Music, dance and food brought hundreds of Cleveland High School students together Wednesday for a spirited celebration of the diverse cultures on their campus.The Latino club served taquitos and nachos, the Korean club served fried shrimp and rice, the Calculus Club served sushi, and the school's newest club, Complexions, served a variety of pasta dishes. "Food and music always brings people together," said Erica Rodrigues, a 10th-grade member of the...
Latino Club: B
Esteban Quinones, center, and other members of the Latino Club perform the salsa Thursday night at Hand Middle School’s Black history celebration. DeEd ...