Las Vegas, Nevada-Today is my second day attending the SouthWest Regional Training for the United We Dream in Las Vegas. So far, the gathering has being extensive with updated information from the national United We Dream team as well practices and history about civil disobedience. Indeed, after couple of hours learning about civil disobedience inside the conference room, we went outside the premises and put into action the learned lesson from civil disobedience from couple of blocks away from Las Vegas Boulevard in the base of the stratosphere.
Regional delegation derived from six different states: California, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada. In my case, I drove from Madera, California with members from the Campaign for an American Dream. However, not all participants are undocumented, thus we called those allied/dreamers.
One of my favorite section of the training is the sharing of Personal Story. It gave us the opportunity to remind ourselves the true reason we are involve in this social justice movement. More, motivating becomes the training when people are asked to share their personal story...it is here where I learned that most of us have a common story and the challenges, values and choices which are presented in each story set the principles why we need to reform our immigration system.
I am very excited on going back to my region-the central valley of California- and put into action all great lesson and keep extending my network with other Dreamers across the nation.
May God Bless Each Dreamers Who Participated On This Training And That They Get Safe Back Home.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
People gathered in the Golden Gate Park in the Spirit of the Mayan Traditions
San Francisco, California-It was early in the morning on Sunday July 10th when people start arriving from different parts of the San Francisco surrounding area including myself from Madera, Californiac. Indeed, one Mayan family travel from Portland, Oregon to participate on the Mayan Ceremony Wapxaqui 'Batz' an event that was organized by the local Mayan indigenous community in the Golden Gate Park.
On this occasion the gathering was to recognize an important celebration in the Mayan calendar. The Wapxaqui 'Batz' marks the "the day on which the human creation was completed" according to the flyer that was published for the event.
An Mayan descent travel from Guatemala to guide this special celebration. He guided the group to deliver the four direction bless. First, everyone was faced south and finally everyone gave thank to God by looking up in the sky. "Here we offer you our humble words" said Mr. Pascual. He reminded the participant "this is an celebration where everyone is encourage to light a piece of cloth signifying the putting aside the bad habits, stress, poor and demand God health, luck and opportunity."
The Aztec dancer performed a traditional Aztec dance while fire where all the piece of cloth was burning.
In addition to the Aztec dancer, there was also Native American signing in their native language with the rhythm of the drums.
From all four direction an altar was settled which were consisted with fresh roses, copal, and other ceremonial crafts.
The event was closed with some wise words from Mr. Pascual who came from Guatemala just for this event. "Every day is big....let's live it spiritually, live as person as one community".
On this occasion the gathering was to recognize an important celebration in the Mayan calendar. The Wapxaqui 'Batz' marks the "the day on which the human creation was completed" according to the flyer that was published for the event.
An Mayan descent travel from Guatemala to guide this special celebration. He guided the group to deliver the four direction bless. First, everyone was faced south and finally everyone gave thank to God by looking up in the sky. "Here we offer you our humble words" said Mr. Pascual. He reminded the participant "this is an celebration where everyone is encourage to light a piece of cloth signifying the putting aside the bad habits, stress, poor and demand God health, luck and opportunity."
The Aztec dancer performed a traditional Aztec dance while fire where all the piece of cloth was burning.
In addition to the Aztec dancer, there was also Native American signing in their native language with the rhythm of the drums.
From all four direction an altar was settled which were consisted with fresh roses, copal, and other ceremonial crafts.
The event was closed with some wise words from Mr. Pascual who came from Guatemala just for this event. "Every day is big....let's live it spiritually, live as person as one community".
Saturday, July 9, 2011
July 8, 2011
Re: Fundraising Event for Community Scholarships.
Dear My Friend:
I am writing to you to request your generous patronage contribution for this weekend’s fundraising event organized by the American-Experience Club of Madera, California 93638.
As you might know many students are finding it hard to pay for their school tuition. The new California laws have made the case worse by raising the tuition fees. Indeed, many students are force to drop temporary from school because of this new phenomena. However, for those students who are the first member of the family to seek a higher education, coming from a low-income family, and in some cases are ineligible for any type of governmental financials assistance experience a more harsh time.
American-Experience Club believes that every people in the world deserve an opportunity to seek a higher education. And that their economical situation should not be the reason for not achieving their desire dreams.
This is why The American-Experience Club is organizing a series of fundraising events to be able to provide community scholarships for all those who want to pursue a higher education. Our first event is taking place on Saturday, July 09, 2011 at: 1216 Nebraska Street, Madera, California from 3:00PM through 5:00PM (Standard Pacific Time).
Members of the American-Experience Club will be selling home-made mole accompany with beans and rise. The price for each dish is $ 5.00 USD. The club is offering a feature of home-delivery services for your convenience if preferred. All proceeds will go for the scholarship funds.
If you are interested please call our customer service line at: 559-706-9582 anytime from 6:00AM-2:00PM on July 09, 2011 to make your reservation.
This is your opportunity to contribute for the flourishing of our new immigrant communities in the United States and it going to be with your help and contribution that we can show a sign of hope for all those eager people who want to educate themselves. If you can't help us this time, we ask that you contact us to learn of other ways of helping us with our mission.
Sincerely,
Juan Santiago
Founder
The American-Experience Club
Re: Fundraising Event for Community Scholarships.
Dear My Friend:
I am writing to you to request your generous patronage contribution for this weekend’s fundraising event organized by the American-Experience Club of Madera, California 93638.
As you might know many students are finding it hard to pay for their school tuition. The new California laws have made the case worse by raising the tuition fees. Indeed, many students are force to drop temporary from school because of this new phenomena. However, for those students who are the first member of the family to seek a higher education, coming from a low-income family, and in some cases are ineligible for any type of governmental financials assistance experience a more harsh time.
American-Experience Club believes that every people in the world deserve an opportunity to seek a higher education. And that their economical situation should not be the reason for not achieving their desire dreams.
This is why The American-Experience Club is organizing a series of fundraising events to be able to provide community scholarships for all those who want to pursue a higher education. Our first event is taking place on Saturday, July 09, 2011 at: 1216 Nebraska Street, Madera, California from 3:00PM through 5:00PM (Standard Pacific Time).
Members of the American-Experience Club will be selling home-made mole accompany with beans and rise. The price for each dish is $ 5.00 USD. The club is offering a feature of home-delivery services for your convenience if preferred. All proceeds will go for the scholarship funds.
If you are interested please call our customer service line at: 559-706-9582 anytime from 6:00AM-2:00PM on July 09, 2011 to make your reservation.
This is your opportunity to contribute for the flourishing of our new immigrant communities in the United States and it going to be with your help and contribution that we can show a sign of hope for all those eager people who want to educate themselves. If you can't help us this time, we ask that you contact us to learn of other ways of helping us with our mission.
Sincerely,
Juan Santiago
Founder
The American-Experience Club
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