The Orange County DREAM Team and Aclamo Saddleback are planning a forum on the California Dream Act on Thursday, Aug. 18.
The forum, which will include ACLU immigrant rights lawyer Lucero Chavez and students, takes place from 7-9 p.m. at HS 145 (Health Sciences and Human Services) at Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. Parking is available in Lots 5 and 9.
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A shirt worn by a supporter of AB130 and AB131 - the California Dream Act - during a rally in Santa Ana. Aclamo Saddleback, a student organization, is planning a forum on the California Dream Act Thursday, Aug. 18 at the campus.
PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
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The forum is intended to provide information on how to help support AB131, one of two pieces of legislation that make up the California Dream Act.
The first part, AB130, has been signed into law, making undocumented students who qualify eligible for private scholarships. The second part, AB 131, would allow undocumented students who qualify to seek publicly funded scholarships.
Aclamo and the Orange County DREAM Team support and advocate for undocumented students.
Karen Huerta, a member of Aclamo, was among five college students who appeared before the Latino advocacy group Los Amigos of Orange County Wednesday, urging concerned community members to call state Sen. Christine Kehoe, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, to move the bill from the suspense file to the Senate. Kehoe's office: 916-651-4039.
For information, email [email protected] or call Huerta at 949-735-1963.
Leader honored: Amin David, former chairman of Los Amigos of Orange County, was honored at the group's weekly meeting on Wednesday with a city of Anaheim proclamation presented by Mayor Tom Tait.
David, who had led the group since its founding in 1978, handed over the Latino advocacy group's reigns to Jose Moreno, an Anaheim City School District trustee, earlier this year.
"I'm grateful," said David of the honor afterwards. "But it's for the work that Los Amigos has done. That's what we're celebrating."
Summer mixer: Rosario Marin, former U.S. treasurer, will be the featured guest at an upcoming Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mixer.
The free event takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24 in the chamber courtyard, 2130 E. 4th St. Suite 200.
Photo exhibit: A free exhibit of some 66 photos depicting Padre Kino's missions by Anselmo Rascon continues at the Mexican Consulate through Aug. 31.
It's at 828 N. Broadway, Santa Ana. Hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information, email [email protected].
Padre Eusebio Kino in the late 1600s and early 1700s explored and established missions in the region that now includes Sonora, Mexico and Arizona.
War stories: Seventy years ago, the U.S. entered World War II, with profound impacts on Latino families.
Were members of your family among the Latino military personnel who served? Did the war create new opportunities for your mother or grandmother?
We want to hear their stories.
Send your story (300 to 900 words) and photos of your family member during the war (.jpg format) to Ron Gonzales. Include a photo of yourself, as well as a more current photo of the family member.
Email [email protected]. Include your name, hometown and a daytime phone number. Selected stories will be published during Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Sept. 15. Questions? Call 714-796-6999.
