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OC Human Relations Commission calls for humane treatment of immigrant children

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Editor Posted in Central America, Civil Rights, immigration, Orange County, Santa Ana 1 Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2014

CONTACT: Ken Inouye, Chair, 949-586-6640/Becky Esparza, Vice-Chair, 714-893-9834/Rusty Kennedy, CEO, 714-480-6585

Commission Calls for Humane Treatment and Protection of Central American Children

Concerns about the increasing number of Central American children detained and held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) came to a head this year with raucous demonstrations in Murrieta where ICE buses bringing these children from the border were blocked by demonstrators. ICE has for some time contracted with Orange County and other non-profit organizations to provide shelter for some of these unaccompanied minors seized at the border.

Commission Concerned About These Children Continue reading→

Alvarez Latino-Jewish forum to be broadcast live online

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Civic Affairs, Civil Rights, Claudia Alvarez, Entertainment, Free Speech, Latinos, Politics, Santa Ana 12 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2011

Contact: Jose Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office, 714-647-5200 – Office, 714-822-4415 – Cell

City of Santa Ana Hosts “Agent of Change” Community Forum on Cultural Diversity

SANTA ANA, Calif. (October 25, 2011) – Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez, in conjunction with the City of Santa Ana, is hosting a Community Forum on Cultural Diversity and Conflict Resolution, on Thursday, October 27, 2011. The Community Forum will be held at the Santa Ana Police Community Room at 60 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue reading→

Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez to host a forum about the Jewish-Latino experience

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Civil Rights, Claudia Alvarez, Entertainment, Latino Leaders, Latinos, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana 43 Comments

Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez and the City of Santa Ana are hosting a “Community Forum on Cultural Diversity and Conflict Resolution.” The forum will “focus on the Jewish – Latino experience as it relates to their shared history and common desire to promote social justice and economic prosperity.”

Here is the invitation that Alvarez emailed to her constituents this week:

Please Join Us As An “Agent of Change” For Our Community

I would personally like to invite you to attend a Community Forum on Cultural Diversity and Conflict Resolution, hosted by the City of Santa Ana, on Thursday, October 27, 2011. The Community Forum will be held at the Santa Ana Police Community Room located at 60 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue reading→

O.C. Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for 39th Awards

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Civil Rights, Orange County Leave a comment

The Orange County Human Relations Commisison, which is based in Santa Ana, is seeking nominations for their 39th Annual Human Relations Awards.

The O.C. Human Relations Commission has been honoring law enforcement, schools and community members for their contributions to human relations in Orange County for 39 years.

Now they are inviting you to nominate individuals or groups who have made extraordinary contributions to Orange County in the area of human or civil rights. For example, people who:

Advocate for human and civil rights in the areas of health, education, immigration, labor, justice, housing, or employment.
Foster mutual understanding and respect among county residents.
Provide community dispute resolution or mediation services. Continue reading→