This Saturday! Plus June & July Events and Mtg Notes

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Gabriela Mossi

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Jun 11, 2015, 5:55:56 PM6/11/15
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Dear DCLC Members and Friends,
DCLC will join Rep. Franklin Garcia and Angie’s Foundation for the Capital Pride Parade! Folks, this parade is short but a lot of fun. Come walk with us! Contact DCLC for details and thanks to Franklin for the invitation (more below).
A list of upcoming events is copied below. Please note the Flag Day event on Sunday and the Oyeme! special reception for a Central American immigrant children project on July 8. (Scroll to bottom).
So far this month DCLC has participated in two meetings with Latino leaders to discuss and find solutions to the immigrant crisis, especially the issues affecting young people. One meeting was convened by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton and the other by the DC-MD-VA Coalition in Support of Children Fleeing Violence in Central America.  See notes, participants and links at the bottom of this message.

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Gabriela Mossi
President
DC Latino Caucus
Public Events Bulletin 
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Event: D.C. Hillary Clinton Campaign Launch Watch Party
Date: Saturday, June 13th 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: 10th Street and Massachusetts Ave., NW
D.C. campaign launch event for the Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton.  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/785642538221647/
 
Event: Capital Pride Parade
Date: Saturday, June 13th 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 22nd and P Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Join the annual festival to celebrate the pride of LGBT culture. The parade will include floats, entertainers and much more. If you would like to participate with us, please call 202-460-3046, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417593765219328/
 
Event: Richard Wright Public Charter School Annual Black Tie Gala
Date: Saturday, June 13th 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Warner Theatre
513 13th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20004
The Richard Wright PCS School for Journalism and Media Arts will be hosting a night of engaging shorts written, produced and filmed by students. This red carpet affair is the school’s largest fundraiser benefiting the School of Journalism and Media Arts.  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/447582905404121/
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Event: DC Flag Day Festival
Date: Sunday, June 14th 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: DuPont Circle
The DC flag is a prominent symbol in Washington, D.C. This festival will celebrate the D.C. flag and everything it stands for, including the importance of D.C. Statehood.   Come get an instant free photo with the DC flag, starting at 3:00 pm.  Plenty of other DC flag related entertainment going on throughout the day.
 
Event: Ward 5 Democratic Nominating Committee Deadline/Election
Date: Monday, June 17th (Nomination Deadline)
           Monday, June 22nd (Elections) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location:  TBA
Must nominate candidates by submitting PDF of the nominee’s name, address, contact information and elected office of interest; a one page biographical sketch on candidate (education, experience etc.); a 150-word max document on why candidate has chosen to run for Ward 5 office; and a statement consenting for the candidate to serve Ward 5. All materials must be sent to: ward5nominat...@gmail.com Attn: Mark Jones or Spillman Truhart by June 17th. Elections will take place on the 22nd of June.
 
Event: Voting Rights Rally
Date: June 25th 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Elmwood Park
S. Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24016
Join the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and LULAC as we rally for a VRA for today and urge Congress to restore the voting rights act. There is limited availability for a 7:00am bus shuttle from Union Station in D.C. to Roanoke. Buses are expected to return to Union Station at 8:00pm. Attendance cost is free to all participants.
VRAforToday.org to register and receive itinerary.
 
Event: 11TH Lorraine H. Whitlocke Memorial Scholarship and Recognition Dinner and Dance
Date: Saturday, June 25th 6:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Kellogg Conference Center-Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue NE Washington, D.C. 20002
Join Ward 7 Democrats as they celebrate the life of Lorraine H. Whitlock. This event will benefit  graduates of Ward 7 pursue their education as well as honor two Ward 7 Democrats who have made a difference in the community. Tickets: $50 (single) $550 (table of 10)
Contact: Ed Potillo (202)-390-7542
 
Event: Statehood and Representative Democracy Discussion
Date: Saturday, June 25th
Location: William G. McGowan Theater
700 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20408
The National Archives will be hosting a discussion that will highlight the importance of D.C. Statehood and Representative Democracy. Panelists include D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and Former member of Congress John Walsh (R-NY)
Contact: (202)-357-6814 to reserve free tickets. Walk-ins are accepted on basis of availability.
 
Please join us for a reception celebrating ¡Oyeme!
Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. Imagination Stage | 4908 Auburn Avenue | Bethesda
Oyeme is a collaborative project that responds to the surge of refugee children fleeing violence from Central America who have arrived in Montgomery County.  Many of the children have experienced horrific experiences in their country of origin as well as in the migration here.  Our Project partners include Imagination Stage, The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), Montgomery County Department of Recreation, Councilmember Nancy Navarro, and the Department of Health and Human Service’s Street Outreach Network (SON).  Oyeme strives to provide a creative arts outlet for young people, utilizing best practice culturally-based, trauma-informed theatre and arts activities to create a sense of community among the participants, and provide a safe space for immigrant youth to share their stories.  Our hope is that as a result of our efforts not only will the children feel welcomed, but they can begin the healing process that will allow them to assimilate into their new community.  We look forward to growing this program and celebrating these students as heroes. RSVP by July 1 to eve...@imaginationstage.org.
Save the date for the next DC-MD-VA Coalition in Support of Children Fleeing Violence in Central America meeting, Wednesday, July 15th, at 6:30 pm.  Location TBD. A new summit report is available to preview and download here: http://www.carecendc.org/resources/summitreport2015/
Main points from the June 1 meeting: various items affecting immigrants, including the Executive order set back in court.  Number of children in DC from last summer’s minor arrivals from Central America -500; health issues of the children and what schools are educating most of them; the situation with DREAMERS in DC and at UDC; and a general conversation of what can be expected in the near future about the President’s Executive Order.  
June 10 meeting: included convener CARECEN, Latino service providers, area high schools, reps from offices of the DC Mayor, DC Delegate, MD Governor, plus Ana Sol Gutierrez, US State Delegate and candidate for Congress. Discussion on new findings, action items from http://www.carecendc.org/resources/summitreport2015/ and formation of 4 working groups.
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