Official Twitter account for the Department of Chicanx & Latinx Studies (CLS) at Cal State LA. Posted opinions do not reflect the views of CLS faculty.
Today marks the 49th anniversary of the August 29, 1970 Chicano Moratorium. On this occasion, we also remember Cal State LA alumnus #RaulRuiz who was not only present on that tragic day, but also gave testimony on the police violence against the people of East LA.
Requiem 29: The Chicano Moratorium https://t.co/p9VrX05RaA via @YouTube
Cal State LA alumnus #RaulRuiz and his testimony against police brutality on August 29th, 1970 are featured in this film.
A lifelong #BoyleHeights resident recalls the #ChicanoMoratorium march of Aug. 29, 1970 –the day journalist Rubén Salazar was killed by LA County Sheriff's deputies in #EastLA. It was 49 years ago today. https://t.co/rpUPSRMz2F
Today we lift the name of #EmmettTill, who was a 14-year-old child when he was brutally murdered by White-supremacists in Money, Mississippi in 1955 after a White woman, Carolyn Bryant, lied and said that the young teen had made “advances” towards her. T… https://t.co/XJSZIlZsn4
Happy #WellBeingWednesday, Golden Eagles!💚
Today check out the #MindMatters Golden Eagle Well-Being Lounge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. near the grass area by the P.E. building mural, feat. healthy snacks, fun games & mindfulness meditation! #CalStateLAWelcome
Cal State LA students must get a “B” or better on a sexual harassment and sexual violence test, if they hope to register for classes in the Spring 2020 semester. (📸: Vector Solutions) #UniversityTimes#CalStateLA#SexualHarassment
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Far right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claims to be putting the fires out, but at the same time, his PSL party is trying to push through legislation that would open up 50% of all indigenous reservations for mining, logging and ranching. @telesurenglish
"We remain committed to ensuring that all CSU students have the opportunity to pursue their higher education goals regardless of their country of origin."
CSU announces a plan for the provision of immigration legal services for students and employees. https://t.co/RRApq4cHhh
With one move, the administration will harm (even more!) several Latino groups: Puerto Ricans, Central Americans, and Mexicans. As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations https://t.co/xwJlk5FT3D