Chicano Resource Center

¿Conoce a algún adulto hispanohablante que quiera aprender lectura o escritura básica en español? La biblioteca del Este de Los Ángeles ofrece un curso gratuito de alfabetización en línea que incluye 43 lecciones de instrucción a su propio ritmo. Los estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto, leerán y escribirán palabras sencillas, y aprenderán habilidades de escritura en español. Los estudiantes tienen dos opciones para participar: en persona o en linea y pueden pedir prestada una computadora portátil de la biblioteca. Para inscribirse o para más información, llame al personal de alfabetización de adultos al 562.367.0500

Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing skills in Spanish? East Los Angeles Library offers a free, pre-ESL literacy online course that consists of 43 self-paced instructional lessons. Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. Students have two options to participate: in-person or online and can borrow a laptop from the library. For more information or to register, please call Adult Literacy Staff at 562.367.0500

https://lacountylibrary.org/leamos-literacy-program/

The Florentine Codex is a remarkable document that is the source of much of our knowledge about Mexica culture and the conquest of Mexico. The Getty is now providing the complete Codex online for everyone to use. It’s a great resource!

Florentine Codex Project that provides unprecedented access to the Florentine Codex, an encyclopedic manuscript of early modern Mexico and Nahua knowledge.

Save the date!! Self Help Graphics & Art is proud to present our 🏵️💀🏵️ 50th Annual Día de los Mu***os season going on now through November 4, 2023!

Our culminating Celebration, presented in partnership with the Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis and the Los Angeles County Department of 🌳 Parks and Recreation, will take place on Saturday, November 4 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Civc Center Park in East LA. The event begins with a Danza Blessing and community procession from Mariachi Plaza to Civic Center Park in East LA (2:00 PM meet-up at Mariachi Plaza and 2:30 PM departure on the train)!

The 🆓 Celebration at Civic Center Park will include community 🏵️ altars, a 🛒 Mu***os Marketplace to shop art and goods by local artists and artisans, local food vendors 🌮🥤 serving the flavors of our community, a family ℹ️ Resource Fair hosted by the Office of LA County Supervisor Solis, a festive 📸 photo booth, face painting,
🎶 👨🏽‍🎤 🥁 🎧 live entertainment on our main stage, and more!

Los Angeles County Civic Center park is located at 4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022, across from the 🚉 Metro L Line East LA Civic Center Station, at 3rd Street and Mednik Avenue. Due to limited public parking, we highly encourage the public to carpool, use a 🚕 rideshare service to the venue or use public transportation such as the train.

Sign up on our website for email updates and learn more abut our seasonal offerings at selfhelpgraphics.com/diadelosmuertos. Spread the word and see you there! ***os

Join us Wednesday for Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields, a theatrical production that tells the story of three high school students as they discover their cultural identity and learn about the “Manongs” and “Bracero Program”. The play uses narration, poetry, music, and movement to explore the shared narratives of Mexican and Filipino culture. For Ages 12 - 18.
Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields, Wed, Oct 25, 5:00 -6:00 pm
Info: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/9308404

Join us Monday for a look at the life of La Malinche. Known as “The Mexican Pocahantas”, Dr. Gloria Arjona will highlight the complexities of one of the most important women in Mexican history through words and traditional songs sung in Spanish and Indigenous languages.
La Malinche, Mon, Oct 16, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Info: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/9126675

It's From Sep 15 – Oct 15, we’re celebrating the culture, contributions, and heritage of Hispanic Americans with virtual and in-person programs, booklists, and activity ideas.

Join us! Learn more by visiting LACountyLibrary.org/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-2022

Celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium

The National Chicano Moratorium March, was held on August 29, 1970 in East Los Angeles. It was a peaceful protest against the Vietnam War. Families gathered to hear music and speeches at Luna Park. However, the police broke up the protest and by the end of the day 200 people were arrested and 3 were dead. Though ending in tragedy, the March was a significant moment in the Chicanx/Latinx community that inspired a new drive to celebrate Latinx culture and improve civil rights.

Learn more here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y7fHHOUROA
https://guides.loc.gov/latinx-civil-rights/national-chicano-moratorium
https://www.kcet.org/shows/departures/the-chicano-moratorium

Happy Juneteenth!

On June 19, 1865, African American slaves were emancipated in Texas. Though, Lincoln had officially freed all slaves two years earlier, this was the act that actually ended slavery everywhere in the U.S. The Juneteenth holiday is a celebration of that event. Though it has been commemorated throughout the U.S., in June 2021 it was made a federal holiday by President Joe Biden. Here some resources that provide more information about this great celebration.

https://lacountylibrary.org/celebrate-juneteenth/

https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/17/us/juneteenth-flag-meaning-explainer-cec/index.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57515192

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the Mexican Army’s defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla. It’s important to remember that it is not Mexican Independence Day, nor is it widely celebrated in Mexico. However, the actual history of this celebration has much more to do with Latinos in California around the time of the Civil War and their Anti-Confederacy stance. Join us and Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s Racial Justice Learning Exchange for a live event with Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, author of Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition. The event will be held at LA County Library’s AC Bilbrew branch on Wednesday, May 18 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm RSVP here: https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/rjle-may-18/

Celebrate Cesar Chavez!

March 31st is Cesar Chavez’ birthday! Cesar was a leader who used perseverance, humility and non-violent methods to better the lives of farmworkers who were toiling in unsafe conditions for low pay. Together with Dolores Huerta and Filipino labor groups, they created the United Farmworkers Union which fought for the rights of laborers. To achieve this, Cesar led work strikes, marches and even fasted several times to raise awareness. His efforts changed the lives of many, and in recognition for his nonviolent activism and support of working people, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.