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Historia SJ

Juchit Ireta, a place of musical and intellectual expressions of mi pueblo

August 23, 1995 by Yolanda Reynolds A “peña,” the name used in Spanish speaking countries for a gathering of friends to share music, discuss important issues or share literary works, is happening in Sunnyvale. It is organized and promoted by the talented Sunnyvale couple Victor Hugo Santos and his wife Leticia Elicea. It is a …

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N.A.H.P. reaffirms its commitment to serve and support member publications and the Hispanic community

July 19, 1995 by Yolanda Reynolds The N.A.H.P. (National Association of Hispanic Publications) President and Board of Directors (which is made up of the Regional Directors of the organization) held their national quarterly meeting last week for the first time ever in San Jose. At a was conference, at noon Friday, the N.A.H.P. leadership announced …

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THE LEGACY OF CESAR CHAVEZ CONTINUES TO INSPIRE THE HOPE OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FOR ALL

April 23, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds The end of April will bring to a close this year’s formal events commemorating the life and work of the well-known farmworker organizer, Cesar Chavez, who died a year ago last April. His life and work has inspired many who, in their own ways, continue the work of Cesar. …

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VICE MAYOR ALVARADO ANNOUNCED HER SUPPORT FOR LOFGREN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDACY

March 19, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds This Thursday noon, March 17 San Jose Councilwoman Blanca Alvarado endorsed Zoe Lofgren, a candidate for the 16th Congressional District. This District has long been represented by Don Edwards who recently announced that he was retiring from public office. Alvarado, surrounded by supporters, cited many reasons for her endorsement …

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CET MODEL FOR CLINTON’S “REEMPLOYMENT ACT” TRAINING PROGRAM

February 24, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Center for Employment Training (CET), a San Jose based and internationally acclaimed job retraining program was the subject for a visit by U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich on Wednesday morning, Feb.18. Labor Secretary Reich, flanked by CET officials, visited the Touche Manufacturing Co. Inc., located on Dobbin Drive, and …

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With a new building and printing press – La Oferta begins a new era of service to the bilingual community

January 4, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Last week, La Oferta Review took a major step forward when its presses rolled out last week’s issue of the paper. La Oferta, in late November, moved from its location on Alum Rock Avenue to its own, larger offices at 1376 North Fourth Street. La Oferta now also has …

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“HONOR A QUIEN HONOR MERECE” – PLAZA PARK RENAMED IN MEMORY OF CESAR CHAVEZ

October 9, 1993 By Yolanda Reynolds Plaza Park in downtown San Jose has been renamed. The new name is plaza de César E. Chavez. It’s new name honors the nationally known labor leader, community organizer and farm worker advocate, Cesar E. Chavez from San Jose. He became a national figure for organizing farm laborers, first …

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