Latino Lubbock Magazine - October 2020, Vol. 14, Issue 10 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 14, Issue 10, October/octubre 2020

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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Now in Midland and Odessa. Bilingual (English 60%/ Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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“As we head into the November 3rd elections, it is unsettling that a standing president is falsely alleging voter fraud with mail in ballots. All of this is a calculated attempt to dissuade participation in our electoral process. Our hope is that all who are eligible to register to vote, do so and turn out to vote. EVERY VOTE MATTERS,” ~ Sindy Benavides - LULAC National Chief Executive Officer

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday! October/Octubre

Amanda Vasquez 10/1 Zachary Thomas Perez Jr 10/1 Justin Ramirez 10/1 Jenoveva Requena 10/1 Larry Pugh 10/1 Erin Rodriguez 10/1 Armida Estrello 10/2 Amy Deanda 10/2 Isaiah Armenta 10/2 Lisa Montez 10/2 Sarah F. Garcia 10/2 Eva Requena 10/2 Teresa Martinez 10/3 Ray Alvarez 10/3 Betty Caddell 10/3 Bobby Gutierrez 10/3 Romana Hernandez 10/3 Teresa Salinas 10/3 Penny Garcia 10/3 Jacob Vasquez 10/3 Teresa Martinez 10/3 Lorenzo Cain Sedeño 10/3 Bobby Gutierrez 10/3 Romana Hernandez 10/3 Robert Placencia Jr. 10/3 Joe Gomez 10/4 Destiny Molina 10/4 Ralph Rosiles 10/5 Jeremy Lorenzo Sedeño 10/5 MaKenzie Rey Sedeño 10/5 George Esquivel 10/6 Desi Molina 10/6 Donna Rose Carrasco 10/6 A. B. Hernandez 10/6 Genaro Carrillo Jr. 10/6 Rosa Jimenez 10/6 Meagan Luna 10/6 Brett Paxton 10/7 Clara Ramos 10/7 Kaitlyn Denise Diaz 10/7 Alcario S. Ortiz 10/7 Jazzlyn Carrizales 10/7 Leticia Coronado 10/7 Jesse Garcia 10/8 Hailee Smith 10/8 Amaris Garcia 10/9 Faith Trevino 10/9 Joanne Jiménez Rodríguez 10/9 Ernestina Armenta 10/9 Christian Vega 10/9 Hailee Smith 10/9 Pedro Licon III 10/9 Jacob Ellis Herrera 10/10 Pete Piña 10/10 Brennon Torrez 10/10 Brenda Wells 10/10 Anita Jaramillo 10/11 Cindy Rangel 10/11 Melissa Rivera 10/11 Anjelica Maria Sedeño 10/11 Amber Ybañez 10/11 Lupe Armenta 10/11 Anita Jaramillo 10/11 Jermiah Salinas 10/12 Max Ramos 10/12 Rita Garza Hiracheta 10/12 Zander J. Rodriguez 10/12 Guadalupe Ramirez 10/12 Eddie Acosta 10/13 Alondra M Licon 10/13 Jennifer "Chismosa" Martinez 10/14 Jadeyn Alexis Sedeño Gutierrez 10/14 JJ Pauda 10/15 Gabriel Chavez 10/15 Rey Castillo 10/16 Eddy Valdez 10/16 Blas Mojica 10/16 Sixto Herrera 10/17

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Steven Hernandez 10/17 Syrna Salinas 10/17 Bertha Gonzales 10/17 Elsie Colon 10/17 Joesia Pardo 10/17 Stella Hilburn 10/17 Adriana Martinez 10/17 Debra Pugh 10/17 Donna Pugh 10/17 Irene Franco 10/18 Nancy Pinkert 10/18 Rick Suarez 10/18 Elisa Morin 10/18 Alexander Liendo 10/18 Evan Bravo 10/18 Reagan Urtado-Martinez 10/18 Mercedes Quant 10/18 Maggie Rivera 10/18 Ramiro Hernandez 10/19 Olivia Hernandez 10/19 Katrina Pardo 10/19 Oscar "Ozzy" Ramirez 10/19 Bianca Martinez 10/19 Alberto N. Ramirez 10/19 Tony Castilleja 10/20 Janie Vasquez 10/20 Joe Rodriguez 10/20 Juan Lopez 10/20 Linda Lopez 10/20 John Hartin 10/20 Monica Garza 10/21 Mando Reyna 10/21 Chris Castillo 10/21 Rosemary De los Santo 10/22 Vanessa Hernandez 10/22 Jim Arbuckle 10/22 Irene Duarte Mejorado 10/22 Danny Marin 10/22 Debbie Rivera 10/22 Rosemary De Los Santos 10/22 Butch Garcia 10/23 Adam Daniel Hernandez 10/23 Freddie Mendoza III 10/23 Ceasrio Garcia 10/23 Charlie Garcia 10/23 Susan Bell 10/23 Irene Trujillo 10/24 Jacob Pauda 10/24 Gabby Saldaña 10/24 Oscar Garza III 10/25 Miquel Cardenas 10/26 Stella Acosta 10/26 Kimberly Iris Diaz 10/26 Sylia Flores 10/26 Ray Lozado 10/26 Jamie Gloria Martinez 10/27 Rudy Rosales 10/27 Jessie Torres 10/27 Ramon Larez 10/27 Nicki Rincon 10/27 Maggie Rivera 10/27 Wayne Pinkert 10/27 Aneda Arriaga 10/27 Ismael Garcia 10/29 Rita Montemayor 10/29 Sylvia Reyes 10/29 Joe Flores 10/29 Harlie Braylyn Perez 10/29 Mary Solano 10/29 Virginia Dominguez 10/29 Sean Rodriguez 10/29 Bobby Garcia 10/30 Josie Alvarado 10/30 Christopher Garcia 10/30 Leslie Angel Flores 10/30 Maria Carmen Torres 10/30 Lupe R. Hernandez 10/31

"Living in a Black & White World"

This month's cover reflects the concerns by many Hispanics who feel overlooked and living in a black & white world. The nation’s Latino population reached 60.6 million in 2019, accounting for about 18% of the national U.S. population. About 62% of Latino registered voters identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party, while 34% affiliate with or lean to the Republican Party. Regardless, most feel disregarded despite the growing numbers of the population and voter count. With that, let us continue the celebration thu October 15th! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

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Word from the Publisher Political Opportunity/Business Health/Salud Education/Youth #61 & Dia de los Muertos Info Faith & Religion Fotos y requerdos Memorials

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Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

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et me remind you about some very important dates: the last day to register to vote for the November election is October 5th. The last day to complete your Census is Oct. 5th. Make time to vote - early voting starts Oct. 13-30th. Get your flu shot as COVID-19 continues to prey on the Latino community and the last thing we need is a twindemic! As you have observed beyond all the distractions of the world, the scent of fall is in the air. The rain and cool temperatures in late September further prompted excitement about the autumn weather for me. I have so many childhood memories of the fall season. Especially attending Halloween and Fall

festivals. My parents would load us up in the car in our homemade costumes and we would use pillow cases to go Trick-or-Treating. My sisters, my younger aunts and uncles that were close in age to us, as well as some cousins that lived with my grandparents, and a couple of kids from the neighborhood would pack into that car. We would drive to neighborhoods that were known to give out an abundance of candy. After we returned home, my mom and dad would help us inspect our treats to make sure it was safe to consume. My dad would convince us that the candy bars were not up to par, and little did he know that we were aware he was saving them for himself. LOL! One fall, my parents volunteered with the PTA and helped with our elementary school's fall festival. My sisters and I took such pride in their involvement that year. More so, my dad led an activity that drew many and involved hammering a nail into a log, but the key was to do so it in one single blow. And as the days became cooler, my sisters and I would enjoy our walks to and from school. We would collect leaves that had fallen and enjoyed the changing color of the trees. And as the weather became even colder, it was great when my dad would surprise us and pick us up from school. When we walked through the door, my mom would have hot meals waiting for us that would warm us up quickly. My mom was a great cook. We often recall her new recipes. She made cream puffs one cold day. The scent as we walked in was Heavenly and the taste, comforting much like the role of home and family. Our country continues to struggle and be divided. More so, Hispanics continue to be attacked and overlooked. So, what do WE do? I recognize that all Hispanics are not alike, our views are not the all the same, and we may not agree on everything, but what do we do?! How do we address attacks on our community? There has never been a more critical time for the Latino community to be politically engaged. A critical part of our civic engagement work is to ensure that citizens know their rights and get involved in the political process at all levels—local, regional, state, and national. Sadly, Texas has the lowest voter participation of any state. Some candidates have dismissed the Hispanic community because they say that we don't vote. However, it is not just the Hispanic community that is not voting. We all need to vote, especially Hispanics and millennials. We must claim and become owners of our future because many still see Hispanics only as supplicants and not as decision-makers, as consumers and not as producers, as law breakers and not as law enforcers, and as tax expenditures and not as tax contributors. And while stereotypes about the Hispanic community abound, invisibility is even more pervasive. Get involved, or rest assured that the comfort you and your children know will be in jeopardy. Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. We ♥ our readers! Till next month, thank you for your support and may God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre! Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner & Latino Market Specialist “Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective”

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Día De La Raza Hails Culture, Columbus Day Oct. 12, 2020

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

n Monday, October 12th O banks and federal government offices as well as many

Lubbock offices will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. While Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492 is celebrated by some, he has been debated by others and sometimes blamed for bringing slavery, the encomienda system and the diseases of Europe that wiped out some indigenous populations. For some Hispanics, Columbus is commemorated on Oct. 12, on

Día de la Raza, or the Day of the Race. This day celebrates the influence of Hispanic heritage, the birth of the Hispanic people of the New World and the evolution of ethnic and cultural presence during the first real contact and interaction between Europe and the New World. Día de La Raza is observed during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South Amer-

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he SPAG CORE (Covid Relief) T program is for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, who

are seeking fixed and low interest working capital loans. The program was established to help existing small businesses (2-years or older) sustain their business operations during these trying times. The South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. DepartmentofCommerce(Economic Development Administration) to operate a COVID-19 relief loan program for the South Plains 15-county region. CORE Lending Criteria The lending area will be limited to businesses located in the following 15 SPAG Counties: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum.

Lending Limits –most applicants are expected to apply for $25K, $50K, $75K, or $100k loans. Loan proceeds must be utilized for working capital, payroll, utilities, mortgage payments, or rent. There is a potential to request higher loan amounts, but it will be on a case-by-case basis depending on the type of business. Rates - 2.44% fixed interest rate (set by EDA) with a term of no longer than 10-years. Once loans have been funded, the loan will be placed on an automatic 6-month moratorium on principal payments. Once the 6-month moratorium ends, borrowers will be required to start monthly principal and interest payments. All complete applications and/or questions regarding SPAG CORE must be sent to the following: spagcore@spag.org. Applications will be considered on a first come, first come complete basis.

Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective

ica, and the Caribbean. The term La Raza was coined by Mexican scholar Jos Vasconcelos to reflect the fact that the people of Latin America are a mixture of many of the world's races, cultures, and religions. Some people have mistranslated "La Raza" to mean "the race," implying that it is a term meant to exclude others. However, the full term coined by Vasconcelos, "La Raza Cosmica," meaning "the cosmic people," was developed to reflect not purity but the mixture inherent in the Hispanic people. Because this was the beginning of the Hispanic people in the New World, many Latinos believe it is a day worth celebrating.

Police (Non-Emergency) call 763-5333 Fire (Non-Emergency) call 765-5757 Emergencies call 9-1-1 Program/Service info, call 2-1-1 City services, call 3-1-1 City - call 775-3000. www.ci.lubbock.tx.us County - call 775-1000 www.co.lubbock.tx.us LISD - call 766-1000 www.lubbockisd.org Latino Lubbock Magazine

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies THE NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, October 9 at the Lubbock Women's Club at 10:30 am. Lunch is $17, and reservations must be made at least 3 days before the event. Program is "Importance of Emergency Planning for Vulnerable Adults" presented by Clinton Thetford, Emergency Management Coordinator, LEPC Chair, Lubbock County Texas. Contact Peggy Dyess at peggydyess54@gmail.com. Because of covid it is requested that payment be made by check and the LWC is limited to 50% occupancy. SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box from SPFB, you still need to qualify through one of our partnering agencies and receive a voucher. You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas. org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers. Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify. COVID-19 OTHER RESOURCES • Call 2-1-1 for Health, food, housing, and other assistance • Call 7-1-1 for Relay Service • To report price gouging, call the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General: 1-800-621-0508. • En espanol - www.unidosus.org/issues/ health/articles/coronavirus-span FRAUD ALERT Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts. www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ scam-alerts. You may also file a consumer complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftc.gov. VIRTUAL CIVIL LEGAL CLINIC Get legal help from our location to yours! Lubbock Branch Office Service Area of the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Call Christina Richey at 806 763-4557, ext. 6010. Leave a message with your name, phone number, the best time to call you, and a brief description of your legal issue. Someone from Legal Aid will follow up with you and give you an appointment time. Space for this clinic is limited. Please contact us no later than 5 p.m., the day before clinic date to reserve your spot. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

A New Era in Lubbock

he end of good old boy rule over Lubbock is coming. Over the summer I co-authored the Lubbock Disparity Report, a document that describes in detail the many ways Lubbock’s government has been used over the years by a small circle of good old boys for their personal financial gain. From country clubs, golf courses, and luxury travel destinations, these men have picked the winners and losers of a “game” that began in 1923 when they first used government as a tool of racial oppression, segregating Lubbock’s Black community from the rest of the city. The game has continued ever since. In 1943, when they zoned railroad lines and industrial sites strategically to prevent Latino and Black neighborhoods from growing. In 1986, when they made it city policy not to use taxpayer resources to improve living conditions by adopting a development plan for the city that “predicted” north and east Lubbock neighborhoods would stagnate and decline in population. Over 50 miles of never paved dirt streets exist in Lubbock, most of them in the northern and eastern

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We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, o r email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine. SHINE LIGHT ON OUR POLICE OFFICERS First off, thank you for taking interest our Memorial Ruck. As a Police officer today, it's nice to know there are others out there who are willing to shine light on Police Officers. B.J. Trevino GOTV Please remind people to register to vote by Oct. 5. It is important for us to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) - especially Hispanics and the young Hispanics now eligible to vote. R. P. Lopez

areas of the city. that acknowledges the truth In 2004, when they created already being said by so a utility tax to make a road many. It is how powerfully slush fund that has taken those voices are resonating over $120 million from all with Lubbock’s citizens of Lubbock’s citizens and that has shown me a new used most of it in paying for era coming. the roads in south Lubbock, It has been the privilege like Milwaukee Avenue. of a lifetime to volunteer Neither you nor I ever voted for the Lubbock Compact, for a fee on your LP&L bill a new organization that is to build neighborhoods so led by voices demanding far outside the loop that an end to the good old boy they would be in a different system of government. DR. NICHOLAS school district. Under the leadership of BERGFIELD Now, with the development Board President Perla Sosa, of the wrongly named “Loop 88” the the Lubbock Compact has taken the game continues. This “loop” is a $1-2 fight for fairness to city hall and already billion project to build two lengths has succeeded in its advocacy by at of road that will allow the good old least doubling both the city’s budget boys to continue their game of making for dirt street paving and the resources big profits by taking resources from available for essential neighborhood communities that have nothing left to planning activities for revitalization. be stolen. Board member and Communications Members of Lubbock’s Latino and Committee Chair Adam Hernandez Black communities have known what leads by example as the Compact’s voice has been going on for generations. The at city council and committee meetings. Disparity Report simply collected the Lubbock will come to know the available policy data into one document incredible grit of the community

advocates that govern the Compact as I do very soon. When over 90 public comments of Compact members exposed a good old boy corrupted city committee on impact fees were ignored, the board responded by unanimously voting to undertake a historic petition initiative. They are now the official city designated initiating committee for a people’s impact fee ordinance to replace the corrupted one the good old boy committee wants. President Sosa and the Lubbock Compact need our help to collect signatures for this petition process to push back against the good old boys and to begin Lubbock’s new era of fairness. Visit www.lubbockcompact. com to download the materials to be a petition collector and help collect the signatures needed by November 3rd. NICHOLAS BERGFIELD, MD, MPP,

co-authored the Lubbock Disparity Report, and helped to organize the group Lubbock Compact with a plan for smart growth, impact fees, and overcoming gentrification in Lubbock.

Carta Abierta COVID CONCERNS I see that Ms. Martinez is part of the Media group that ask COVID-19 weekly zoom conference with the mayor, Dr. Cook, and the health department. I want just to want some questions asked if possible. I heard during today’s meeting and it sounded like Mayor Pope is okay with bars being open. He kept saying bars. Correct me if I am wrong but I don’t recall the Governor lifting the restriction on opening bars again after the 2nd closure. Another question I would like addressed is, I see that bars are now starting to sell food so that they can operate. Your average Joe knows that these places are still above the 51%, most places are selling items such as chips or something small. It’s still the same environment but adding another item to their menu. It’s still a bar and not a restaurant. Another concern is a clubs reopening. Chances R reopened but it is BYOB. The reason I bring this up is because it’s still a large gathering indoors and we know people are not social distancing. I am curious how a business like that can open yet the city warns people about private parties at homes where everyone knows each other but clubs can open where most people do not know each other. If possible, I would like that brought up at the next virtual new conference. Thanks, Jacob Castillo THANKS YA'LL Dropping a note to let you know that I love your newspaper and the website. Thanks for what ya'll do. Nicole

ABOVE THEIR CIVIC DUTY I believe you should post a tribute to the elders that came before us to celebrate these days, they are Mr. Tiburcio Aguirre, Mr. chon Alcorta from Lubbock, Mr. Victor Chavez from Lorenzo, Mr. Felipe Estrada from Slaton. A lady from Lubbock la senora Paez They used to put all their efforts into the celebration therefore some of us have great memories of the fiestas and of the great dances in the Lubbock and Slaton plataformas. I remember two of the Lubbock Queens - one was Susana Paez, another one was Maria Fierro. These gentlemen went above and beyond their civic duty, if it weren’t for them so many of us oldies wouldn’t have the memories that we do. I was in the Coro in Slaton and was Miss Lorenzo one year, I just don’t remember the year. Incidentally, I now live in Dallas. Victor Chavez was my grandfather. Marty Alvarado CENSUS COMPLETED I heard you on TV to complete the 2020 Census but I found it a little confusing. Hope I did it right. I never knew how important it was to our community. Anyway, glad I got counted, but I don't think a lot of people knew about it. Thanks for helping me recognize its importance. Dora Garcia

RESPONSE TO DIST. 19 REP. Lubbock is not violent. Abilene is not lawless. Plainview is not burning. Big Spring does not have roving mobs. However, many West Texans are struggling to pay bills, receive adequate healthcare, and keep their small businesses and family farms operating. Elected officials have a duty to unite their district rather than spread fear and hate. Our representatives should be working on bills that improve rural healthcare, help family farms, and support small business owners. Tom Watson, Nominee for Congressional Representative for Texas District 19 LEAD BY EXAMPLE I realize that there is a need for code enforcement in District 1, but I was concerned that it occurred on Sept. 16th – Mexican Independence Day. This revealed a couple of things for me – the City of Lubbock obviously doesn’t regard all it's community, and that our representative doesn’t care. Yes, I realize that some of our neighbors are bad about disposing bulky items and don't always take care of what they should. At one time there was discussion to have dumpsters located for that – never happened. And, if we’re going to talk about things not being taken care of well look around at how "our representative” and the city have ignored our neighborhoods in this district. Perhaps they can lead by example. Mrs. Torres

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Texas Election

Reminders & Deadlines through Friday, October 30, 2020

atino Lubbock Magazine wants to remind you that Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and now more than ever you should consider using your voting power. Here are important dates to mark on your calendars: Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, October 5, 2020 Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, October 13

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, October 23, 2020 Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. (unless a late-arriving deadline applies) All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org

Fechas y plazos de elecciĂłn de Texas

a Revista Latino Lubbock L quiere recordarle que el DĂa de las Elecciones es el martes 3 de noviembre de 2020, y ahora mĂĄs que nunca deberĂa considerar usar su poder de voto. AquĂ hay fechas importantes para marcar en sus calendarios: Ă&#x161;ltimo dĂa para registrarse para votar Lunes 5 de octubre de 2020 VotaciĂłn anticipada por comparecencia personal Lunes 13 de

octubre a viernes 30 de octubre de 2020 Ă&#x161;ltimo dĂa para solicitar boleta por correo (recibido, no matasellado) Viernes 23 de octubre de 2020 Ă&#x161;ltimo dĂa para recibir la boleta por correo Martes, 3 de noviembre de 2020 (DĂa de las elecciones) a las 7:00 p.m. (a menos que se aplique una fecha lĂmite de llegada tardĂa)

LISD Approves 2020-21 Tax Rate he Lubbock Independent for maintenance and operations T School District Board of compared to the 2019-2020 rate Trustees set the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax rate due to an increase in property for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. They adopted tax rate is $1.1514 per $100 of assessed valuation. The rate is a $0.0136 reduction from the 2019-2020 rate of $1.165. However, the adopted rate will raise more taxes

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Top Priorities of Latino Voters

he first debate was not easy to T watch, but these are not easy times for most Americans. And Latino voters

know this all too well. This debate was a missed opportunity to address the top issues that Latinos care about. Hispanic voters want a resolution to the coronavirus pandemic. Our community knows that our society cannot be strong economically if people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have physical and mental health. Our workplaces cannot fully open and our children and teachers cannot go back to school without fear. At the same time, we must remain engaged in this processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;because elections are about you, your community, and your family. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to stay engaged and informed, and know that YOUR VOTE WILL BE COUNTED. Many people around the country have already voted early. Check your stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules and make a plan to vote by visiting adelanteunidos. com and vote.org And for those who say there is nothing to ever vote for we can only say, look outside. We can point to the fact that nearly half of Latinos say they know someone who has had COVID-19. Latino voters are also worried about health care costs, unemployment and wages, which are intrinsically related to the pandemic. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all about so-called pocketbook issues. Latino voters are also worried about discrimination and want to make sure immigrants are given a fair shot in our country. This all presents great opportunities for the candidate who is willing to compromise to get things done. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Latino voters want to see in this election, as they want to see their concerns addressed as part of the whole American family. And they want a leader who values our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diversity and will bring people together. Candidates at all levels who support this agenda will do a better job of gaining the support of Latino voters. Racial Justice and Violence in our Cities - We have a saying in Spanish, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tu lucha es mi lucha.â&#x20AC;? Your fight is my fight. Like our Black brothers and sisters, the Latino community has been targeted by cruel and hateful rhetoric, along with swings at DACA and the Census, which has been politicized in a way that suggests a deliberate attempt to undercount Black and Brown communities. The brutal murder of George Floyd led to national and global protests against

racial injustice. We stand in solidarity with our African American brothers and sisters in seeking accountability and justice. Most crucially, we had hoped to hear a strong denunciation of white supremacy, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. This denunciation is what we would expect any president to say, but instead we heard the opposite when the president was directly asked about this issue. COVID-19 - Latinos have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in dispute. Our community is getting sick and dying in numbers far greater than many other ethnic groups based on population. Latinos make up around 30 percent of the population with COVID-19 and more than 17 percent of all U.S. deaths. These figures are tragic, considering that Latinos comprise only 18 percent of the total population. We need to include everyone in COVID-19 relief, including new Americans and those from mixed-status families. And our governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failed response to the pandemic has been especially difficult for immigrants, who are disproportionately exposed to the pandemic while doing essential work. To hide their own failures, federal and state politicians have continually tried to blame coronavirus spikes on immigrants. We need less talk and more action from politicians so our families can get the relief they desperately need. The Economy - Latino workers are essential. They feed the country, clean our communities, and care for us and our loved ones. But they still earn only a fraction of what White workers earn and are much less likely to have benefits like health insurance or paid leave, gaps that have left us more vulnerable to this disease. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Latinos have been hit so much harder by COVID than other groups. We need an economy that works for everyone. Congress has no excuse for the current stalemate over talks of a relief package. Current Congressional leadership has failed to protect this country at every step of the way and the Trump administration has neglected to give broad financial relief to Blacks and Latinos, who have been hit particularly hard by job loss. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unwillingness to consider additional unemployment for the millions out of work is just another slap in the face to those who need help. We need a government response that will prioritize the hardest hit people, rather

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than corporations and hedge funds. A small fraction (about 12 percent) of Black and Latino-owned businesses have received the full government assistance during the pandemic and now many of these local businesses will be forced to permanently close. Business owners of color have long battled systemic barriers to capital. Our government must prioritize them in future relief efforts with equal access to loans and funding. The Supreme Court - Like the majority of Americans, we believe the winner of the election should fill the vacancy left by the passing of Justice Ginsburg. As Judge Barrett has been nominated and will be considered by the Senate, though, we will evaluate her record as it relates to the issues of greatest concern to the Latino community such as civil and voting rights, immigration, and health care. What is most concerning is the continued assault on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA brought health coverage to 4 million Latino adults and more than half a million Latinochildren.However,thisprogress is in jeopardy. Between 2016 and 2019, Americans witnessed relentless political attacks on the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care system by congressional lawmakers more interested in tearing down President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy than helping Americans care for themselves and protect the health and well-being of their children and families. And the Trump administration is scheduled to argue against the ACA before the U.S. Supreme Court just a few days after Election Day. Outreach is Essential - In the end, no matter who talks over whom, candidates matter, positions matter, and meaningful outreach is essential. If candidates want the support of the Latino community, they will have to take it seriously and ask for its vote, not just assume Latinos will vote one way or another based on tired stereotypes. And yet, candidate and campaign outreach to Latino voters remains anemic, an important factor in the level of Latino participation we could see in the election. The majority of Latino voters consistently report they are not being contacted by campaigns, parties, or other organizations. If highly-likelyto-vote Latinosâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;people who actually cast a ballotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are not getting much attention, then infrequent voters and the eligible-but-not-registered are receiving even less or zero contact. Both parties still have a month to get this right.

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Commerce Secretary Says 2020 Census Will End Oct. 5 Despite Order

.S. Secretary of Commerce U Wilbur Ross says the 2020 census will end Oct. 5, despite a

federal judge's ruling last week allowing the head count of every U.S. resident to continue through the end of October, according to a tweet posted on the Census Bureau's website. The tweet said the ability for people to self-respond to the census questionnaire and the door-knocking phase when census takers go to homes that haven't yet responded is targeted to end Oct. 5. The announcement came as a virtual hearing was being held in San Jose, California, as a follow-up to U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh's preliminary injunction. The injunction ordered last week suspended the Census Bureau's deadline for ending the head count on Sept. 30, which automatically reverted the deadline back to an older Census Bureau plan in which the deadline for ending field operations was Oct. 31. The new Oct. 5 deadline doesn't

necessarily violate the judge's order because the injunction just suspended the Sept. 30 deadline for field operations, as well as a Dec. 31 deadline the Census Bureau has for turning in figures used for determining how many congressional seats each state gets in a process known as apportionment. The census also is used to determine how to distribute $1.5 trillion in federal spending annually. Koh asked federal government attorneys during the hearing to provide documents on how the new decision to end the head count on Oct. 5 was made. When a federal government lawyer suggested that the decision-making was a moving target without any records, the judge asked, “A one sentence tweet? Are you saying that is enough reason to establish decision-making? A one sentence tweet? Given the judge's preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order she had previously issued prohibiting the Census Bureau

from winding down 2020 census operations, the decision was made that the Sept. 30 deadline was no longer viable, said August Flentje, special counsel to the assistant U.S. Attorney General. “It's day to day adjustments and assessments," Flentje said. Koh said in her ruling last month that the shortened schedule ordered by President Donald Trump’s administration likely would produce inaccurate results that would last a decade. She sided with civil rights groups and local governments that had sued the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce, which oversees the statistical agency, arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the counting ends this month. Attorneys for the federal government said they were appealing the decision. During hearings, federal government attorneys argued that the head count needed to end Sept. 30 in order to meet a Dec. 31 deadline for handing in figures used for apportionment.

Rep. Garcia Files Legislation to Remember Soldier Vanessa Guillén C

ongresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) filed bipartisan legislation to rename the post office located at 5302 Galveston Road in Houston, Texas, in honor of Houstonnative and former Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén. Vanessa Guillén was born on Sept. 30, 1999 and today would have been her 21st birthday. As a child, Vanessa was a quiet, intelligent, and diligent student from elementary school through high school. From the time she was 12 years old, she told her father she dreamed of serving in the Army. Upon graduating from

César Chávez E. High School in the top 15% of her class, she enlisted in the Army where she was trained as a 91F, small arms/artillery repairer. Tragically, SPC Guillén was killed while serving at Fort Hood, leaving a hole in the hearts of her family and the Houston community. Vanessa was just 20 years old at the time of her passing. Statement from Congresswoman Garcia: “Vanessa’s tragic death has been a wake-up call for the country regarding what has to be done to protect our young soldiers from potential harassment and sexual assault. Renaming this post office won’t bring Vanessa back, but it will serve as a constant reminder of her legacy for her family and the Houston region,” said Congresswoman Garcia.

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You Say "Latinx," I Say Hispanic, Latino

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Spanish in the U.S. and abroad.2 Meanwhile, others see Latinx as a gender- and LGBTQ-inclusive term, reflecting a broader movement within the U.S. around gender identity. While only about a quarter of U.S. Hispanics say they have heard the term Latinx, awareness and use vary across different subgroups. Young Hispanics, ages 18 to 29, are among the most likely to have heard of the term – 42% say they have heard of it, compared with 7% of those ages 65 or older. Hispanics with college experience are more likely to be aware of Latinx than those without college experience; about four-in-ten Hispanic college graduates (38%) say they have heard of Latinx, as do 31% of those with some college experience. By comparison, just 14% of those with a high school diploma or less are aware of the term. In addition, the U.S. born are more likely than the foreign born to have heard the term (32% vs. 16%), and Hispanics who are predominantly English speakers or bilingual are more likely than those who mainly speak Spanish to say the same (29% for both vs. 7%). Hispanics who identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party are more likely to have heard of Latinx than those who identify with or lean toward the Republican Party (29% vs. 16%). Awareness of the term Latinx does not necessarily translate into use. Across many demographic subgroups, the share of Hispanics who say they use Latinx to describe their own identity is significantly lower than the share who say they have heard it. Use is among the highest for Hispanic women ages 18 to 29 – 14% say they use it, a considerably higher share than the 1% of Hispanic men in the same age group who say they use it.

and Spain have been introduced over the decades, rising and falling in popularity. Today, the two dominant labels in use are Hispanic and Latino, with origins in the 1970s and 1990s respectively. More recently, a new, genderneutral, pan-ethnic label, Latinx, has emerged as an alternative that is used by some news and entertainment outlets, corporations, local governments and universities to describe the nation’s Hispanic population. However, for the population it is meant to describe, only 23% of U.S. adults who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino have heard of the term Latinx, and just 3% say they use it to describe themselves, according to a nationally representative, bilingual survey of U.S. Hispanic adults conducted in December 2019 by Pew Research Center. The emergence of Latinx coincides with a global movement to introduce gender-neutral nouns and pronouns into many languages whose grammar has traditionally used LEARN Inc. operates two federally funded TRIO programs that are committed male or female constructions. In the to providing educational opportunities to area students and adults. Position United States, the first uses of Latinx appeared more than a decade ago. It requires: Enter and maintain accurate records in program database for was added to a widely used English busy non-profit agency. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word dictionary in 2018, reflecting its and Excel, with good grammar and writing skills. Excellent phone skills – greater use. bilingual preferred but not required. Ability to accurately screen and schedule Yet the use of Latinx is not common appointments. Experience working with diverse populations. Self-starter with practice, and the term’s emergence exceptional organizational skills for multiple projects. Follow directives and has generated debate about its meet deadlines with a positive attitude. Minimum education high school or appropriateness in a gendered GED diploma; additional training/education preferred. Pick up application and language like Spanish. Some job description in person at LEARN Inc. at 2161 50th St. in Lubbock. NO critics point to its origins among U.S. English speakers, saying it phone calls please. We Practice COVID-19 screening – please wear a face ignores the Spanish language and covering. EOC Selected applicants must pass a background check. EOE its gendered form.1 Still, there are examples of the term’s use in Latino Lubbock Magazine is Hispanic Owned & Operated Page

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“Diversity in America is Not Black and White” BY MICHAEL VOLPE

ormer SEC Commissioner F Roel Campos blasted corporate America for excluding

Latinos from the board room and announced a national campaign to “target” companies with no Latino representation. The leading association advocating for Latinos on corporate boards has come out forcefully with a plan to call out corporate America for little Latino representation on corporate boards. According to data compiled by Institutional Shareholder Services, only 2.25% of all corporate board members of Russell 3000 index companies were Latino. Roel Campos is a former Commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the current chair of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA). The LCDA is a national, membership organization promoting C-level and board diversity. Campos stated that Latinos have not benefited from diversity efforts. “Latinos were excluded in the push to add women to the boardroom and again being excluded by efforts solely focused on Black directors.” he said. “Diversity in America is not black and white. A truly diverse boardroom is inclusive of Latinos.” In response to the struggling representation stats, LCDA recently announced the creation of a new initiative entitled: “Latino Voices for Boardroom Equity.” The initiative was started in partnership with civic and business leaders and also includes: the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS, the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF), the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), and the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), according to an LCDA press release. The new initiative hopes to change Latino boardroom representation by focusing on three objectives: • Triple Latino representation on public company boards by 2023. • Act to target corporations with no Latino representation.

• Track progress through publication of a quarterly scorecard. LCDAsaid the campaign will begin with some of the largest companies in the State of California because their research found that of 662 California based companies, 571 or 87%, had no Latino representation on their corporate boards. A 2019 analysis by LCDA found that 76.8% of the Fortune 1000 companies do not have a Latino on their board. In turn, only 23.2% of the F1000 companies had one or more U.S. Latinos on their boards. “Diverse representation on Boards of Directors is more than just a goodwill gesture, it is good for a corporation’s bottom line since research shows that companies with diverse boards are more successful financially. And given the highly competitive 21st century economy, continuing to neglect a trillion-dollar market and the future American workforce is a costly, short-sighted, and unnecessary business decision,” said Janet Murguia, UnidosUS CEO. Latinos represent a fast growing, and dynamic sector, LCDA stated. The organization found that Latinos in the U.S. are the largest racial or ethnic group in the country, totaling 58 million (18% of the population) and projected to grow, on average, 1.2 million per year between 2017 and 2060. U.S. Latino consumers are the economic engine of the country; they command $2.3 trillion GDP and are driving consumption growth in every mass consumer category. “In a country in which nearly 25% of the GDP growth is driven by Latinos, no company can be effectively governed without Latino voices on their board. Supply is not the issue. Despite a strong qualified pool, Latinos have long been systematically excluded and bypassed.” said Pat Pineda, LCDA Board Member. “Latino businesses across the country are supplying valueadded goods and services for Corporate America and Fortune 1000 public boardrooms would greatly benefit from our business acumen, experience and grit,” stated Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO of USHCC.

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LBK Physicians Take TMA Leadership Positions

ight Lubbock physicians and E one medical student have begun terms of service in Texas Medical

Association (TMA) leadership positions, while caring for patients and managing medicine’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The physicians are responsible for studying health care-related issues and making recommendations on important health care policy affecting Texas patients and their physicians. All the physicians and the student are members of the Lubbock County Medical Society. Three of the physicians have also served as contributors for the Doctor is In Section of Latino Lubbock Magazine include: Juan Francisco

Fitz, MD, emergency physician in practice for 31 years; elected to TMA’s Council on Constitution and Bylaws. Dixon SantanaAponte, MD, general and vascular surgeon in practice for 16 years; appointed to TMA’s Committee on Membership. And, Davor Vugrin, MD, hematologist/oncologist and internist in practice for 48 years; reappointed as consultant to TMA’s Committee on Cancer. Eman N. Attaya, MD, Ann C. Hughes Bass, MD, Ronald Lynn Cook, DO, Cynthia Jumper, MD, Gerad A. Troutman, MD, as well as Patrick J. Bettiol, were also elected or nominated. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Domestic Violence D

omestic Violence (DV) can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. It can affect all individuals regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds, education levels race, belief, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes sexual assault and stalking and any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, humiliate, blame, or injure someone. Abuse can exist in all groups, but Latinas face more barriers than

non-Latinas and that they have more culturally specific needs. Latinas often have taboos regarding their gender role issues and the importance of ‘familia’. A strong sense of culture keeps them from ‘betraying’ long-standing values. They believe their family obligations always come first no matter what personal animosities may exist. Abusers often use their partners’ immigration status as a tool of control. It is very common for a batterer to use control over his partner’s immigration status in order to force her to stay in the relationship. Like all victims, Latina immigrant women also are at a high risk for DV, but due to their immigration status, they may face even more

of a difficult time escaping abuse. They often feel trapped in abusive relationships because of immigration laws, language barriers, social isolation, lack of financial resources or DV service providers' limited resources and skills to respond to the unique needs of their population. Furthermore, immigrant batterers and victims may believe that the penalties and protections of the U.S. legal system do not apply to them. The Lubbock Women's Protective Services Crisis Hotline can be reached at (806)747-6491 or 800736-6491, and provides services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

a Violencia Domestica (VD) le L puede suceder a cuaquier persona de diferente raza, edad, orien-

Latinas a menudo tienen tabúes con respecto a su función relacionadas con el género y la importancia de la "familia". Un fuerte sentido de la cultura les impide "traicionar" los valores tradicionales establecidos. Ellas creen que sus obligaciones familiares siempre vienen primero, sin importar los recentimientos personales que puedan existir. Los agresores suelen usar el estatus migratorio de sus parejas como una herramienta de control. Es muy común que un agresor utilize el estado migratorio de su pareja con el fin de obligarla a permanecer en la relación. Al igual que todas las víctimas, las mujeres latinas inmigrantes se encuentran en un alto riesgo de violencia en el hogar, pero debido a su condición migratoria, pueden enfrentarse con situaciones mas dificiles para escapar del abuso domestico. A menudo se sienten atrapadas en una relación abusiva, debido a las leyes de in-

migración, las barreras lingüísticas, el aislamiento social, la falta de recursos financieros o recursos limitados de los proveedores de servicios de VD y las habilidades para responder a las necesidades únicas de su población. Un agresor puede convencer a su víctima de que sus acciones violentas no son criminales al menos que estas agresiones aparezcan en público o que el agresor esté autorizado a castigar físicamente a ella porque ser hecho de ser "hombre". Las mujeres inmigrantes a menudo sufren mayores índices de maltrato comparado con los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos. Además, los agresores de inmigrantes y las víctimas pueden creer que las sanciones y la protección del sistema legal no se aplican para ellos. Llame a (806)747-6491 or 800736-6491, en español, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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tacion sexual, religion o genero. Le puede suceder a parejas casadas, en union libre, o a quienes estan empezando una relacion. VD p u ed e af ec ta r a c u a lq ui e r i n di v i duo independientemente de los antecedentes socioeconómicos, niveles de educación, raza, creencia, religión, sexo u orientación sexual. El abuso puede ser fisico, sexual, emocional, economic o de action sicologica o de amenaza, la cual influye a la otra persona. Esto incluye as asalto sexual, acosando, cualquier comportamiento que asuste,intimide, aterrorize, manipule, humille, culpe, o que lastime a alguien. El abuso puede existir en cualquier grupo, pero las Latinas enfrentan mas barreras que el resto de las mujeres que no son latinas, y que tienen más necesidades específicas a nivel cultural.

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lthough breast cancer is A not as common in Hispanic women as in other ethnic groups,

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Early Detection & Screening are Keys to Survival

1. Know your risk Talk to your family to learn about your family health history 2. Get screened Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk • Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk • Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40 3. Know what is normal for you. See your health care provider right away if you notice any breast changes like: Lump, hard knot

or thickening • Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening • Change in breast size • Dimpling or puckering of the skin • Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple • Nipple discharge that starts suddenly • Continuos pain 4. Make healthy lifestyle choices Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise • Limit alcohol intake Getting regular screening tests is the best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer. Screening tests can find breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.

1. Conoce que estas en riesgo Habla con tu familia acerca del historial medico familiar. 2. Hazte un chequeo Pregúntale a tu doctor que métodos de chequeo son los adecuados para ti en caso de estar en alto riesgo.• Hazte un mamograma cada año después de cumplir los 40 años de edad en caso de estar a riesgo regular.• Hazte un examen de seno cada tres años después de cumplir 20 años de edad. 3. Conoce que es normal para ti. Si sientes algún cambio en tu seno, acude a tú medico para una revisión inmediata, por ejemplo: • Una bolita • un nudo duro o engrosamiento • hinchazón • comezón •

calentamiento del seno • enrojecimiento u obscurecimiento • cambio en medida en el seno • arrugas en la piel • dolor o erupción en el pezón • caída del pezón que comienza de repente • Dolor continuo 4. Adopta una vida saludable Mantén un peso saludable para tu edad, estatura • Has ejercicio • Limita la cantidad de alcohol que tomas. Teniendo un chequeo regular es la mejor manera para la mujer de minimizar las chances de estar en riesgo de cáncer de seno. Los chequeos pueden detectar el cáncer a tiempo, cuando es tratable.

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de otros grupos étnicos, continua siendo la causa más grande de muertes debidas a cáncer entre las mujeres. La detección del cáncer en sus principios es muy importante pero las mujeres hispanas, frecuentemente sin recursos, suelen ser diagnosticadas cuando el cáncer esta más avanzado y los tratamientos son menos efectivos. Para protegerse, toda mujer

debe tener un examen médico anual y hacerse mamografía según las recomendaciones basadas en su edad e historia médica (normalmente comenzando a los 40). Además debe aprender a hacerse auto examen de los senos y consultarse con un doctor inmediatamente al encontrar alguna anormalidad. Si no tiene seguro médico, existen en Lubbock organizaciones que pueden ayudar con el costo de la mamografía. La prognosis depende en encontrar el cáncer temprano y en la rapidez del tratamiento.

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it continues to be the leading cause of cancer related deaths in this group. Early detection is very important for the treatment of breast cancer, but Hispanic women, without resources to assist, tend to be diagnosed when the cancer is more advanced and treatments less effective. To

protect themselves, all women should have an annual exam and get mammography based on her age and medical history (usually starting at age 40). Additionally she should learn self-breast examination and seek medical attention if an abnormality is noted. There are several organizations in Lubbock that can assist with the cost of mammography.

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Education/ Educación

Cisneros Named Teacher of the Year Finalist

renshipISDisexcitedtoannounce F Frenship Middle School teacher Ida Cisneros has been selected as one

of three finalists statewide for the 2021 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) made the announcement in September, listing six educators from across the state including three finalists for elementary and three finalists for secondary. Cisneros will compete against two other secondary-level teachers for the distinguished honor. In May, Cisneros, an FMS language art and reading teacher, was announced as the Frenship ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year and advanced to the Regional competition where she was selected as the Region 17 Secondary Teacher of the Year. According to TASA, Cisneros was then chosen as a state finalist out of 20 secondary teachers from the Texas Education Service Center regions. “I know one hundred percent that there are amazing teachers out

there who never get this kind of recognition,” Cisneros said, “so to be receiving it, is just mind blowing.” For the state-level competition, Cisneros was interviewed by a panel of judges composed of representatives of educational leadership associations, community and business leaders, a member of the State Board for Educator Certification, a member of the State Board of Education, and prior Texas Teachers of the Year. One secondary teacher from across the state will be named the 2021 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year during a live virtual awards ceremony on September 30. All the best from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

LISD Appoints Principal he T Lubbock ISD Board

o f Tr u s t e e s appointed a principal for the new north elementary school and named the director of purchasing and contracted services. Alma Cunningtubby will serve as principal at the new north elementary school, which will open for the 2021-2022 school year. A

name for the campus has not yet been announced. Cunningtubby is currently the principal at Jackson and Guadalupe elementary schools, which are being consolidated along with Wright Elementary School, for the new campus. She has been with Lubbock ISD since 1994, serving as a teacher at Ramirez, Hardwick and Iles elementary schools and the Lomax Adult Learning Center. She has been an assistant principal at Dupre, Maedgen, and Waters elementary schools. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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20 Years and SPC STAR Center Still Shining

he STAR Center at South T Plains College was awarded $1,473,625 for the five-year

funding cycle through 2025 by the U.S. Education Department. The STAR Center is part of the seven Federal TRIO Programs, which also includes SPC’s Upward Bound Program, LEARN Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center, Texas Tech University Student Support Services and Ronald McNair Scholar Programs. These grants are awarded to institutions of higher education and/or non-profit community agencies to provide students nationwide with academic and other support services they need to succeed in college. According to Rita Prieto, director of the STAR Center, the grant helps to provide services for first generation, low-income college students and people with disabilities to successfully complete a program of study at the postsecondary level. “In this year’s funding, there was a 3.5 percent increase for the TRIO programs nationwide,” she said. Although SPC performed well throughout the past five years, only years two, three and four are reviewed for successful completion of program objectives. The STAR Center has provided students with academic tutoring, assistance in course selection, information on financial aid as well as support and resources to help students transfer from two-year to four-year colleges. Mrs. Prieto has been a part of SPC’s STAR Center for 18 years. Her colleague, Manuel Cedillo, academic coordinator, has been

with the program for 19 years. This year marks the beginning of the STAR Center’s 20th year of operation at South Plains College. The consistency in leadership has helped the program build and grow annually. Presently, the STAR Center assists 160 students annually. The STAR Center staff has connected with offices across campus to help students successfully progress through the academic pipeline. If students have testing anxiety or need help with stress management, the Health and Wellness Center is available to assist them, she said. “We’re here to make sure that students are on the right track and help them succeed in college,” Mrs. Prieto said. “Sometimes students just need encouragement along their journey, and we try to provide that as well.” Mrs. Prieto said the STAR Center is available to students who may need their services. Each student is required to complete an application to determine eligibility. “Any student is welcome in the program,” she said. “Even if the student doesn’t qualify for services, we will direct them to the campus resources that can assist them. The STAR Center also hires tutors and work-study.” For more information about the STAR Center, contact Mrs. Prieto at (806) 716-2750.

"HACER® MORE SCHOLARSHIP" Hispanic college-bound high school seniors and their parents are encouraged to visit mcdonalds.com/hacer for additional college resources in English and Spanish and for details on how to apply for the McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship. The scholarship application period for the next academic year opens on October 5, 2020 and runs through February 3, 2021. "HACER® MORE SCHOLARSHIP" Se invita a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de la escuela secundaria que tengan deseos de ir a la universidad, y a sus padres, a que visiten mcdonalds.com/hacer para obtener recursos universitarios adicionales en inglés y en español y para conocer todos los detalles sobre cómo solicitar la Beca Nacional HACER® de McDonald's. El período para solicitar la beca para el próximo año académico comienza el 5 de octubre de 2020 y finaliza e l 3 de febrero de 2021. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE is now accepting applications for its annual Haz la U™ ("Make the U") educational grant program for the 2021-2022 academic year in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). The grant will provide 100 educational grants to Latinx high school students worth $1,000 each. The grants will be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, volunteerism and leadership within their communities. Applications close on December 6, 2020. Apply at Colgate.com/ HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards.com LA 25A CONFERENCIA ANUAL CONSTRUYENDO FAMILIAS FUERTES para padres y quienes trabajan con padres se llevará a cabo virtualmente el jueves 22 de octubre de 2020. Además, la conferencia se enfocará en tres temas principales: bienestar digital, familias y drogas, e intimidación. Para registrarse para la agenda, información del orador, visite www.ahecplains.com/ event-details/2020-building-strong-families-virtual-conference-1 100% ONLINE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND ESL Apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Applications are open for Summer and Fall 2020 semesters. For scholarship information, email Wendi Weitman: wendi.weitman@ ttu.edu

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Fiol Selected National Merit Semifinalist

Youth Opportunities CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS FOR AN OUTOF-THIS-WORLD COMPETITION 2021 theme is “How Space Technology Helps Improve Life on Earth”. Student artists ages 3–18 are invited to enter. Entries are due by noon, on December 31, 2020. Artwork must be submitted online by the student’s teacher, parent. To learn more, and to submit entries visit Art.SpaceFoundation.org. For general contest questions, please email Space Foundation at ArtContest@ SpaceFoundation.org. THE 25TH ANNUAL BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES CONFERENCE for parents and those who work with parents will be held virtually on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Further, the conference will focus on three major issues: digital wellness, families & drugs, and bullying. To register for the agenda, speaker information, visit www.ahecplains.com/event-details/2020-buildingstrong-families-virtual-conference-1 AFTER SCHOOL P R O G R A M Weekly- M-F (Excluding Holidays, $10 per week, Ages 6-12. Your child(ren) will have the opportunity to do homework, have supervised indoor and outdoor recreation, and do arts and crafts! Contact the centers for Registration information. Copper Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. at (806)767-2704. Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave., at (806)767-2708. *Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst St., at (806)7672705. *Transportation from Wolffarth Elementary and McWhorter Elementary provided to Maggie Trejo Supercenter. Maggie Trejo also serves a hot meal provided by South Plains Food Bank. FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com! OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

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announce Frenship High senior Alejandro Gutierrez Fiol as a semifinalist for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Fiol is one of only 16,000 Semifinalists selected nationwide, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. According to NMSC, approximately 15,000 students are expected to advance to Finalists. Those Finalists will then have the opportunity to win scholarships and earn the title of Merit Scholar. “I am very excited about this award because I feel like it can open up a lot

of new opportunities for the future that I wouldn’t have thought were possible just a few years ago,” said Fiol. This process is no easy task. Fiol and more than 1.5 million students across the nation took the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test to become eligible for the program. As a Semifinalist, Fiol was one of the highest-scoring entrants in Texas. To become a Finalist, Fiol and the other Semifinalist must submit a detailed scholarship application that includes information about their academic records, school and community activities, leadership abilities, and awards and honors they have earned. Finalists are expected to be announced in February. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Peace Amidst a Pandemic t’s not "I a Zoom meeting

if someone doesn’t freeze!” My mentor jokingly mentioned as my Wi-Fi connection started to dwindle. I’m thankful to have the means to do research and attend lectures despite the pandemic. I know I will be more appreciative when in-person gatherings become common again. Life wasn’t meant to be experienced solely behind a screen! Despite the struggles, I’m thankful for the joys God has brought me. I am currently planning for internships next summer and I recently

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joined a new research lab that studies the role of a virus in the development of obesity! Nevertheless, I am trying not to be too stringent in planning out all the meticulous details of my life, God always has the last word! I recently heard a statement, “Is God just another part of your life?” and I realized my slacking in not intentionally placing God at the center of everything. No wonder I felt my soul slowly losing elasticity! Willing to not let Got just be a part of my life, and slowly reminding myself of this great principle has brought me splendid solitude. I pray that these next few months are full of joy and peace!

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: The Arnett Benson Football Team spent a day working to pay for their season uniforms. It was a lot of work but they are committed to being their best. If you would like to donate to help them, please contact Lett Hernandez (806)3927198 or Andrea (806)928-1811. Good luck from Latino Lubbock Magazine! We're behind you rooting for you!

11th Annual Pumpkin Trail h e T 11t h Annual

Pumpkin Trail will be open from October 22-25, 2020 in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park. In addition to the carved jacko-lanterns along the trail, there will be displays hosted by local businesses and civic groups that will lead participants around the trail. This is a free event and the Arboretum walking trail is both stroller and wheelchair friendly.

Trail entrances are at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum at 4111 University and the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center at 4215 University. Limited parking is available behind Hodges Community Center and at the Garden and Arts Center. Park and Ride will be available from Safety City located on the east side of Clapp Park at 46th Street and Avenue U. Pumpkin lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. and should be completed before dusk each night. Evening hours are 6-9 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 6 -10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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#61: Beyond a Number, My Tía Losing a Family Member to A COVID-19 BY GLORIA RODRIGUEZ FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

unday, July 12, 2020, at 6:09 pm my family was shaken - we lost a sister, a tia, neighbor, friend, and godmother. The following day the world would learn of her passing, and she would be logged as number 61, the sixty-first person to die of COVID-19 in Lubbock, TX. There is no way to describe losing someone to coronavirus, it is painfully tragic. In the Hispanic community, family is everything, providing support is a value instilled in us. No matter the occasion, big or small you’ll find a giant group of people gathering in support. Regretfully, she was robbed of this, she did not have a loved one holding her hand during her passing. She spent her last weeks on earth without seeing a familiar face. As a devout Catholic, her priest wasn’t able to give her last rites at her bedside, but rather through a glass window over the phone. Before her being admitted to the ICU we were able to speak to her regularly. We heard her laugh, we heard her cry, and make new plans. She was fighting and wanted to survive.

A week into her stay her battle took a turn for the worse. We received a call and learned she would need to be intubated; they recommended we Facetime with her before sedation. The last time my mother, number 61’s sister and best friend, saw her was over Facetime. My mom put on a brave face for her big sister and told her how much she was loved. Every day thereafter was filled with fear, concern, sadness, and prayer. We asked the nurses regularly if her time came on their shift would they be kind enough to be at her bedside. A week later she died with a phone to her ear and a kind stranger holding her hand. We said our goodbyes over the sound of the ventilator. When it was my turn to speak an overwhelming indescribable sense of peace came over me. I took the phone and calmly told my Tia, “You are loved and we are so grateful for you. Now run to the light.” At that very moment, her breathing stopped, and Nurse Charlotte announced she had left to be with God. She was stripped from this Earth because of COVID-19 and was more than a number. Her name was Maria Guadalupe Cruz. Maria was a prayer warrior. Ten years ago she was diagnosed with

breast cancer, through her battle she kept her faith. Our family joined her in the Susan G. Komen Walk every year. The years to come will be different. Her cancer was one battle she fought, but she took on battles of others too. My family and others looked to her for spiritual guidance, we always left reassured God was with us. She constantly prayed for us, she gave crosses when we moved into new homes and a Divine Mercy prayer card when we bought new cars. For family gatherings, she led the group prayer. My family has lost our warrior but we have gained an angel. Her love for God brings me peace because I know she is celebrating in Heaven. Maria, also called Tia Marylou, was amazing. Although she never married or had children of her own, she cared for so many people. When she passed, numerous strangers contacted me to give their condolences. They shared heartfelt stories of kindness they experienced from Maria. I continue to pray for the other 200,000 Americans and others around the world who have died from this virus. They too are more than just a number.

Coronavirus Causing 'Historic Decimation of the Hispanic Community' Experts Say

edical experts, including Dr.Anthony Fauci, M said COVID-19 coronavirus is devastating generations of Hispanic families.

Dr. Anthony Fauci who has spoken with various Hispanic-serving organizations during virtual conferences including the National Association of Elected Officials (NALEO), the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), and the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC), addressed the Congressional Hispanic Conference that we "must now set and re-shine a light on this extraordinary disparity related to the social determinants of health that are experienced by the Latino community." Fauci said hospitalizations among Latinos were 359 per 100,000 compared to 78 in whites. Latinos represent 45 percent of deaths of people younger than 21, Fauci added. Dr. Peter Hotez, dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, cited 55 percent of the deaths in Texas are among

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Hispanics and 50 percent in California. "We are seeing the historic decimation of the Hispanic community," Hotez said. "For Latinos, it's a huge number of parents being taken away." "We are the worst hit country in the world" with 7 million cases and over 200,000K deaths, Fauci said. Fauci is calling for a 'decade's long commitment' to make Latinx community less vulnerable to health disparities. "That something that you do not fix in a month or a year. It's something that requires a decade's long commitment to change those social determinants, which makes that community more susceptible to diabetes," he said. Earlier, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told ABC News that President Donald Trump's claims on his stance on masks were "taken out of context" at the first presidential debate. When Democratic nominee Joe Biden said if all Americans wore masks, and social-distanced between now and January, 100,000 lives could

be saved, Trump responded, "Dr. Fauci said the opposite." Setting the record straight, Fauci told ABC News' "Start Here" podcast, "Very early on in the pandemic ... there was a shortage of PPE and masks for health care providers who needed them desperately since they were putting their lives and their safety on the line every day. So the feeling was that people who were wanting to have masks in the community, namely just people out in the street, might be hoarding masks and making the shortage of masks even greater. In that context, we said that we did not recommend masks." In the weeks that followed, Fauci said, "it became clear that they worked. Number two: it became clear that cloth coverings worked as well as surgical masks, so the idea of a shortage of masks that would take it away from those who really need it was no longer there because anybody could get a mask." Over time, Fauci said data proved that masks work and there clearly is asymptomatic transmission.

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Understanding & Celebrating a Tradition ore than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Consacrilegious. They perceived the indigenous people to M quistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they be barbaric and pagan. encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to In their attempts to convert them to Catholicism, the mock death. It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years. A ritual the Spaniards would try unsuccessfully to eradicate. A ritual known today as el Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The ritual is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States. Although the ritual has since been merged with Catholic theology, it still maintains the basic principles of the Aztec ritual, such as the use of skulls. Today, people don wooden skull masks called calacas and dance in honor of their deceased relatives. The wooden skulls are also placed on altars that are dedicated to the dead. Sugar skulls, made with the names of the dead person on the forehead, are eaten by a relative or friend. The Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations kept skulls as trophies and displayed them during the ritual. The skulls were used to symbolize death and rebirth. The skulls were used to honor the dead, whom the Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations believed came back to visit during the monthlong ritual. Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed it as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. The pre-Hispanic people honored duality as being dynamic. They didn't separate death from pain, wealth from poverty like they did in Western cultures. However, the Spaniards considered the ritual to be

Spaniards tried to kill the ritual. But like the old Aztec spirits, the ritual refused to die. To make the ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved it so it coincided with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Nov. 1 and 2), which is when it is celebrated today. Previously it fell on the ninth month of the Aztec Solar Calendar, approximately the beginning of August, and was celebrated for the entire month. Festivities were presided over by the goddess Mictecacihuatl. The goddess, known as "Lady of the Dead," was believed to have died at birth. Today, Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico and in certain parts of the United States and Central America. In rural Mexico, people visit the cemetery where their loved ones are buried. They decorate gravesites with marigold flowers and candles. They bring toys for dead children and bottles of tequila to adults. They sit on picnic blankets next to gravesites and eat the favorite food of their loved ones. In the United States and in Mexico's larger cities, families build altars in their homes, dedicating them to the dead. They surround these altars with flowers, food and pictures of the deceased. They light candles and place them next to the altar. Locally, in Lubbock, the celebration has taken more of an artistic theme. This year however, due to COVID-19, fewer events will be held, however Los Hermanos will show the movie Coco and will hold a virtual program. And for some, it is just a day to celebrate and enjoy the memory of their loved ones.

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ll Souls Day, observed on November 2, is a little-known holiday in most of the U.S. outside of some Catholic circles, but in Mexico, the date is heralded by a remarkable natural phenomenon that happens each year in the firclad mountains of central Mexico. Like clockwork, millions of monarch butterflies return to these remote forest sanctuaries during the Dia de los Muertos, the three-day span from October 31 to November 2 when the Christian holy days of All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day are celebrated collectively as the “Day of the Dead.” Since pre-Hispanic times, Purépecha Indians have recorded the arrival of the long, flowing cloud of orange-winged butterflies that pours into the Sierra Madre hills above the village of Angangueo at precisely the same time each year. They believe that human souls do not die, but rather continue living in Mictlan, a place for spirits to rest

until the day they could return to their homes to visit their relatives. Later, as Catholic traditions intermingled with indigenous cultures, the monarch butterflies came to be regarded as the souls of departed ancestors returning to Earth for their annual visit. Visitors to Angangueo—or most anywhere in Mexico—will find townspeople dressed up as ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and mummies, parading through the streets with an open coffin containing a smiling “corpse.” Bystanders toss oranges, fruits and candies into the coffin as the mock funeral procession makes its way through the village streets. Inside homes, families erect ofrendas, or altars, on which they place photographs of deceased family members and offer flowers, bread and treats, which are partaken of “spiritually” as the spirits return. Later, the living enjoy the offerings in material form. In the evening, the altars are lit by candles that are kept burning all night long.

The state of Michoacán in westcentral Mexico is where the butterflies add a vibrant touch to Day of the Dead celebrations. Some 3 0 0 million “mariposas” are currently arriving there, having traveled over 2,000 miles from the northeast U.S. and southeastern Canada. The monarch butterfly migration remains a mystery to scientists, who aren’t yet certain how the butterflies manage to find this small, isolated sector of oyamel trees that they have never been to before. The unique microclimate is perfectly suited for overwintering and breeding, however, and the monarchs will spend four to five months here before making their way northward again for the summer.

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Justina Machado Aims to Get More Latinas in Hollywood or over F two decades,

Justina Machado has been paving the way for Latinas. "Right now, it's OK for women to be thinking about women and to be moving it forward for us," said Machado. "For so long, [Latinas] have been on the back burner. So I think that we need to nourish and nurture ourselves right now." Her 2001 breakout role as Vanessa Diaz on Six Feet Under was originally a supporting role that evolved into one of the HBO series' lead characters, earning her a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Fans may also recognize the actress as Darci Factor on Jane the Virgin and most recently as PenelopeAlvarez on One Day at a Time. The latter role, she tells ET ahead of her Dancing With the Stars rehearsals, has been one of her most impactful in leading a change for the Latinx community. Inspired by Norman Lear's beloved 1975 sitcom of the same name, the remake follows the CubanAmerican Alvarez family as they deal with life, love and living together. It features a stellar cast, including the iconic Rita Moreno as matriarch Lydia.

‘One Day at a Time’ Season 4: Justina Machado Says Penelope Will Find Love! "Vanessa Diaz on Six Feet Under was just incredibly impactful. I had been working before it, many years, but it was definitely the one that put me on the map and opened a lot of doors for me, and to this day is constantly talked about. I would say that has been the most impactful in moving my career forward," Machado notes. "But also Penelope Alvarez has been the most impactful in making a statement and moving not just me forward, but moving a people forward, the Latinxs forward, changing that narrative, putting that out there and telling an immigrant story that anybody can relate to." Acting is a craft Machado knew she was meant to do. Throughout the years, she's stayed true to herself, landing roles on ER, Devious Maids, The Purge: Anarchy, Welcome to the Family, Private Practice, and many more, knowing exactly who she is and where she wants her career to go. But it hasn't always been a walk in the park. "I've been very blessed in this business. I really have been and still [have] ups and downs," Machado, who made her Broadway debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Awardwinning musical In the Heights in

2009, expresses. "And still, I say this all the time, I still do not get the same opportunities that my Caucasians brothers and sisters do. Still don't get those opportunities that most of the women that you see or men that you see." "But even with that, I have had a pretty great and am having a great career," she adds, noting that while it doesn't take away from her experiences, there should still be more Latinxs in Hollywood. "It's not just about me. They don't want to see the same people over and over again. We want to have more people come in, young talent behind and in front [of the camera], in the writers' rooms, everywhere so that our stories can be told authentically by us. That's what's important. It doesn't take away from my success here in Hollywood, it's just saying, 'We gotta do better. This has to be better.'" Among the Latinas who are inspiring her to make a change in the industry are One Day at a Time co-showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett, America Ferrera and Eva Longoria. "The list goes on and on," she notes, adding, "Gina Torres, Judy Reyes, pretty much every one of my colleagues. Tanya Saracho. There is not one that doesn't inspire me. The list would be every single one of them."

Emmy Pérez to Hold Poetry Reading

he 2020 Texas Poet Laureate, T Emmy Pérez, will be giving a reading on October 1st at 7:30 pm.

Pérez, is the recipient of a 2020 Poets Laureate Fellowship with the Academy of American Poets. She has also been the recipient of poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, CantoMundo, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown.

The Texas Poet Laureate 2020, has lived in the Texas borderlands for the past 20 years. She is the author of the poetry collections With the River on Our Face (University of Arizona Press) and Solstice (Swan Scythe Press). A volume of her New and Selected poems is forthcoming from TCU Press. The Live Stream Link: https:// youtu.be/OPkEsEe-tsA

MC CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: Cosa Nuestra LEMC is made up of members from backgrounds including law enforcement, military, EMS, corrections officers, and local business owners. Great Job!

Lbk Commissioners Vote to End Disaster Declaration ubbock County's local L disaster declaration due to COVID-19 will expire this week.

Commissioners refused to renew it citing no point in extending it. The commissioners originally declared a public health disaster in mid-March. It was required to secure state and federal funding over the next four months. However, with the CARES Act passed and Lubbock County already qualified to get the money, the commissioners court voted to let it expire. They emphasize without it, nothing will change since Gov. Abbott is calling the shots. "I think as pretty early on in this pandemic we found out that the governor -- through his emergency powers -- had supreme

authority over any county judge or any mayor," Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish said during Monday's meeting. The disaster declaration will expire Wednesday night. Judge Parrish emphasizes we are still in a state of disaster, all 254 counties in Texas, under Gov. Abbott's order. This does not change any of the guidelines required for reopening businesses and it doesn't take away that state's mask mandate. Judge Parrish can still declare a seven day disaster at any time and commissioners can then extend that to 30 days with a special vote. He says if Congress passes another round of stimulus that requires a disaster, he would re-issue his order.

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

¡Celebrate, celebra!

Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

October/octubre 2020, Vol. 14, Issue 10

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ive on purpose. The bible tells L us that, “this is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be

glad in it”. I believe we all know that tomorrow isn’t promised but do we live like that? Are we aware of the importance in every moment, circumstance, or opportunity? I want to stress to you today, that our lives have purpose and we need to live on purpose. In other words, all that really means is that we need to be intentional about how we live. You know the old saying, “live and learn”. Listen friend, don’t just live but make every day count and seize the moment. We should stop saying we’ll do certain things for God “one day.”

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Instead, we should take advantage of today and do what God asks us to do. It’s common to feel God nudge you to do something for him or for another person. Maybe he’s asked you to pray for a friend at church or tell a cashier she’s doing a good job or give a meal to a homeless person Live out what’s on your heart. We should seize the opportunities God’s placed before us. What are the opportunities God has placed before you today? What could it look like to make today count? Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

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Annual Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, October 10th

at Reese Golf Center Registration: 7 a.m.• Shotgun Start: 8 am • Lunch After Play • $320 per team Contact: Art Lara (806) 789-3086 · David Estrada (806) 300-2687 · Mario Hernandez (806) 241-3948 · Herman Hernandez (806) 789-3433

October is Holy Rosary Month

he month of the Holy Rosary T is October and this entire month is dedicated to the Rosary. The feast day of the Holy Rosary in particular is October 7th. The feast of the Rosary is held on October 7th in memory of the glorious and triumphant victory at the battle of Lepanto. That battle was the most convincing military victory that proved without a doubt the great power of the Rosary. The month of October is a good time to commit to praying the Rosary everyday. The Rosary will bring great peace and holiness to

your life. It is a powerful instrument for conversion. The Rosary is the best method of honoring Mary. It protects the Church from false teachings and keeps her safe from the attacks from the Enemy. Due to COVID-19 events have been canceled or modified to meet social distancing requirements. To pray the Rosary online visit www.ewtn.com/legacy/devotionals/prayers/rosary/how_to.htm Please contact Rita Schumacher for pending details at (806) 7961181.

Precious in His Sight Banquet to be held Oct. 8th T

he 2020 Precious In His Sight Fundraising Banquet will be held on October 8, 2020, starting at 5:45pm – 9:00pm, at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, located at 17th and University Ave This is their Annual Fundraising Event for 2020. The evening starts with a cocktail hour followed by dinner, guest keynote speaker and an appeal to support our mission

of aiding women, men and babies. In lieu of COVID-19, masks are required. They will provide upon entry to venue. And they will social distance, however, they can sit up to 8 people to a table. If you have questions, would like to make reservations, or a donation, please contact Ellie Contreras at (806) 780-6853, or e-mail ellie@nurturinglife.org.

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Church Bulletins LIFE CHAIN 2020 will be held Sunday, October 4th, from 2:00-3:00 PM, at 66th and Indiana. Signs will be provided for use. ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY: Catholic Charities is able to help families who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. If you have families who need assistance, please refer them to www. cclubbock.org to fill out an intake form at cclubbock.org/assistance. A case manager will call you to get additional information over the phone and via email. Out of safety for both staff and clients, no walk-ins are accepted. Families can also call (806)7658475 for assistance. SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY: Catholic Charities Youth and Family department is still here to help families’ mental and emotional health. Case managers can help with family conflict, stress, anxiety and more. To be contacted by a case manager, fill out a form at cclubbock.org/youth-andfamilies. JAMAICAS/FIESTAS RAFFLE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH in Slaton, Texas. Drawing on Dec. 12, 2020. $10 per ticket. Need not be present to win. RAFFLE ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH Stamford, Texas. Saturday, October 10, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. $5 per Ticket or a book of 3 for $10. Need not be present to win. Contact Sally Moreno @ (325) 725-2520. Or by email at stannschurch1@gmail.com TAMALE FESTIVAL OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH PLAINVIEW, November 6th. Tamales by the dozen, all day. Cash and carry, drive-thru, or call for delivery. THANKSGIVING/PRE-CHRISTMAS RAFFLE St. Isidore Church. Tickets on sale through November 22, $10. Contact: Andrew Cortez 559-8132 or Brad Yates: 254-733-2104 ONLINE MASS – Check www.catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing. COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by Marriage & Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. For appointment, call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-7423074. DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ devotions/novena PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/ faith-formation/resources/pray-the-rosaryonline

Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are strongly recommending that all National Night Out 2020 areas celebrate on October 6th, the first Tuesday in October. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. UTILITY ASSISTANCE- For Lubbock County residents. Help with energy bills or repairs to existing heating/AC units is available! Contact Neighborhood House at (806) 589-1907. La asistencia está disponible ahora para fracturas de energía y reparaciones a calentadores o aires acondicionados. Llama Neighborhood House en español a (806) 775-2706. Debes vivir en el Condado de Lubbock. NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/ 3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily. HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd. GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P.

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Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

AARP: 888-687-2277 Social Security: 800-772-1213 Medicare: 800-633-4227 TX Area Agency on Aging: 800-252-9240 2-1-1 Information and Referral

It’s Official: Flu Season Has Arrived

ctober 1 is Texas Influenza O Awareness Day, marking the official start of flu season,

which lasts until May 2021. More than 10,000 Texans died from flurelated illnesses last flu season. State immunization experts recommend getting your flu vaccine before Halloween to protect yourself and those close to you. “Every year, many tens of thousands of Texans get the flu needlessly because they did not protect themselves with a flu vaccine,” says Allison Winnike, J.D., president and CEO of The Immunization Partnership (TIP). “Take this simple step to protect yourself and your loved ones: Get your flu vaccine before Halloween.” TIP, a Texas non-profit organization, and the Immunization Unit of the Texas Department of State Health Services are working together to encourage Texans to get their flu shots now that healthcare providers have the vaccines. “Protecting Texans against the flu, begins with you,” Winnike says. The vaccine antibodies take about two weeks to develop in the body and provide protection, which is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a vaccination at the start of flu season and before flu spreads in your community. The CDC estimates as many as 56 million Americans reported flu illnesses during the

2019-2020 season, resulting in as many as 62 thousand flu-related deaths. “Fall and winter bring cooler and drier weather in the Lubbock area, just the conditions the flu virus likes,” says Janice Stachowiak, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. “And because we spend more time indoors during these months, we can also spread the virus more easily.” Children under six-months old and individuals with certain medical conditions should not receive the flu vaccination, Stachowiak advises. “Most people should get a flu shot, though, but you should check with your provider first, especially if you have an egg allergy,” she says. A high-dose shot is available for those 65 years of age and older. “The flu vaccine is the most safe and effective tool we have to prevent thousands of flu cases and deaths in Texas,” Winnike says. “Getting Texans vaccinated against flu will also help lower the number of visits to hospitals strained by the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent a ‘twindemic’ of flu and COVID-19 this year.” TIP provides English and Spanish resources for finding a vaccine provider near you, as well as access to the latest state and federal flu data at https://immunizeusa. org/flu.

En Aquellos Días…

n día estábamos mi mama y U yo acordándonos de lo caro que esta la comida. En aquellos

satélite. Había solamente tres estaciones en la tele y a media noche todas las estaciones se cerraban. No había Telemundo o Galavisión. Era muy raro que se hablara español en la tele. Familias mexicanas no tenían teles de color, eran muchísimo muy caros. Cada familia tenía nomas un carro. Estábamos muy contentos. No se oía decir nada de la violencia. ¿Dónde se fueron esos días?

PUTTING ON THE BLITZ BUILD 2020: Cynthia Arriaga a local realtor served as the 2020 chair of Putting on the Blitz! With the call to the public, many volunteers came out to assist and put in some work which launched the Lubbock Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build 2020! Two houses were built in 10 days from Labor Day to Sept 16th. Way to go!

TTU FOOTBALL VOLUNTEERS 2020: The Texas Tech Football players came to assist and put in some work which launched the Lubbock Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build 2020! Their strength and endurance was helpful and made a difference. In addition, the team was among many volunteers who committed to building homes for local families. Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity and all its volunteers and supporters!

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días los precios eran muy diferente, la carne molida ($.39 la libra), los pollos ($1 cada uno), tomates (3 por un $1), harina ($2.50 24th & Ave. Q 34th & Indiana el costal y, como decía mi Near Downtown Near Texas Tech Papa:”Hay se va”. Mi Información y referencia papa trabaja 6 días por 747-5998 784-0300 24th & Ave. Q 34th & Indiana 3-1-1 semana y a veces 7 días. Information and Referral Near Downtown Near&Texas Su sueldo era $75.00 por 82nd Slide Tech 70th & Indiana semana. Nunca nos faltaba nada. Información y referencia Southwest Lubbock S Loop 289 & Indiana 784-0300 La mera verdad, no sabíamos que 797-8646 771-2233 Latino Lubbock Magazine éramos pobres. No había asisten- Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith 82nd & Slide 70th & Indiana cia del gobierno ni estampías para grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and 792-1212 Southwest Lubbock S Loop 289 & Indiana la comida. El gasolin costaba enjoys sharing her memories of living in latinolubbock@suddenlink.net orlandos.com caprockcafe.com $.35 el galón. www.latinolubbock.net rural West Texas. 771-2233 No había celulares o internet o Copyright 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved. October/octubre 2020, Vol. 14, Issue 10 Page

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

WE STAND AS ONE

5th Annual Veterans Parade Will be Held Nov. 7th

n celebration of Veteran's Day, Ihonoring an annual American holiday military and those who

9/11 MEMORIAL RUCK: Officers and friends gathered to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. They knocked out a 1-mile ruck to represent the Distance around the Pentagon. Then, they climbed 220 floors of stairs to represent both towers. Followed by a 4-mile ruck to represent the 4th plane that went down. Pictured are Navy Veteran, Billy Trevino; Charlie Hernandez, a volunteer Firefighter with The Woodrow Fire Department; LPD Officers B.J Trevino, and Karina Rodriguez; and Ashley Pena, the West Region Executive Director for Special Olympics. Each carried extra weight on us "Ruck." Way to go!

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

"We Stand as One"

Sat., November 7, 2020 Line-Up from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Parade 10 a.m.