Perris, Calif. Latinos Get Informed on Issues Affecting Their Community

Yesterday evening NCLR and our Affiliate in California, TODEC Legal Center, hosted a Latino Issues Forum at their offices in Perris, Calif. The forum focused on criminal justice issues impacting the state, common core, driver’s license for undocumented residents, and labor rights. Two of our Civic Engagement Strategists, Pedro Silva and Danny Montes also gave presentations on these issues and the impact the policies have in the Latino community. Here are some of the highlights of the event.

Congressman Mike Takano (D-Calif.) gave inspiring opening remarks regarding the fight for immigration reform after the election and congratulated Mirella on becoming a citizen.

Also in attendance last night was Mirella Flores, a local community member who had just came from her citizenship ceremony earlier that day!

Following Rep. Takano’s remarks and a short presentation from the Department of Labor, Silva and Montes took to the mic to give their presentations.

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Following Silva, Danny Montes gave a presentation on the school-to-prison pipeline that affects so many of California’s Latino youth.

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Check out other photos from last night’s event:

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There is alot at stake for Latinos in this election, so be sure to get out there and vote! Make sure you have a plan in place, too. Get started here and remember to vote on November 4!

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