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ELPASO VOZ Lafayette leaders sent this letter to senators and house representatives to ensure they know that the Latino community does not want their children to do testing during this challenging year. en español Hear what our Executive Director, Tere Garcia, has to say about ELPASO in an interview with the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County.
We feel called to action as we observe the strength and passion of the people marching with signs, expressing their frustration and indignation toward the never-ending mistreatment of people of color by police.
We begin by expressing support for the African American community. We ask that police and sheriff’s departments and the elected officials to whom they report, across our country, take a step back, reflect upon their behaviors and fears, and take responsibility for any and all racist actions. They can do better. Nos sentimos llamados a la acción al observar la fuerza y la pasión de las personas que marchan con pancartas, expresando su frustración e indignación hacia el maltrato interminable de personas de color por parte de la policía.
Comenzamos expresando apoyo a la comunidad afroamericana. Pedimos a los departamentos de policía, comisarios y a los funcionarios electos a quienes informan, en todo nuestro país, que den un paso atrás, reflexionen sobre sus comportamientos y temores, y se responsabilicen de todas y cada una de las acciones racistas. Pueden hacerlo mejor. In these times of uncertainty, we are all being asked to consider what community really means and how we can support each other.  There were wide economic, social and educational gaps in our area before COVID-19. During this crisis there is a real risk these gaps may become chasms. Latino families are harder hit by the economic downturn and often lack the essential tools and optimal conditions for on-line schooling. ELPASO is a bridge builder between the Latino community, the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts and broader economic and human services. ELPASO's mission is now more important than ever. During this crisis, we are working with Latino families to:
When ALL families are thriving, it benefits our entire community
By AMY BOUNDS | boundsa@dailycamera.com | Boulder Daily Camera
Excerpt from Amy Bounds' Daily Camera Article: Latino parent leaders from Lafayette were concerned when they noticed their students more frequently coming home from school hungry. “It’s a challenge for Latino students to go to school and have this food they don’t know,” Damary Yanes, who has two preschoolers, a third-grader and fifth-grader at Pioneer Elementary, said through a translator. “Our recipes aren’t included in the school menus.” So the parents, part of ELPASO (Engaged Latino Parents Advancing Student Outcomes), approached Boulder Valley School District with their concerns last school year — and found district officials willing to listen. |
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