The Weekly Focus:
Published by SacLatino Magazine
July 13, 2017 - Volume 1, issue 3
Latinos makeup nearly 30 percent of the Sacramento Region’s Population...! Now that we got that out of the way, we can focus on the critical issues connected to that statistic. Through the Weekly Focus we will bring forth key issues, information, and possible solutions affecting Latinos living in the Sacramento region with emphasis on education, economic development, and political empowerment. We invite you to share this online publication, provide feedback, submit guest articles, but more importantly, to become engaged. Thank you for the opportunity.
CalExpo to recognize Farm Workers during State Fair
CalExpo Chief Deputy General Manager Tom Martinez presented to the Sacramento Latino Community Roundtable on June 24th that California State Fair will be displaying a tribute to Farm Workers, a first in its 164-year history. Although the focus of the State Fair is to promote California’s number one industry, it has never recognized those who actually make the industry a success. “It’s a first for the State Fair, but long overdue,” said Martinez, who presented on behalf of CalExpo CEO Rick Pickering. “This exhibit will be dedicated on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 5 pm, and that same evening will also feature a concert by the internationally known ‘Ozomatli.” Martinez said that the exhibit will feature historical pictures, some of the tools used by farm workers, which are illegal today, and recognition of United Farm Worker’s founder Cesar Chavez, with video and a display of his clothing.
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“The dedication will feature President Arturo S. Rodriguez, members of the Chavez family and some farm workers currently working under a union contract,” added Martinez. “The exhibit itself includes a video with interviews of Paul Chavez (Cesar’s son), Dolores Huerta (UFW Cofounder) and Larry Itliong, who lead the Filipino farm workers.” The exhibit will be located in the main exhibit hall dedicated to county and farm exhibits. It is the largest exhibit and will be open to the public during the duration of the State Fair, which runs from July 14 to July 30— Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.—at Cal Expo & State Fair, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento 95815. The State Fair has celebrated California agriculture since the mid-19th Century, but not until this year will it include a first for the fair and farm workers. “We applaud their efforts,” says Latino Community Roundtable Cofounder Lola Acosta. “Let’s see if other state agencies can follow the State Fair’s lead.” Adult daily admission (ages 13-61) is $10. Daily admission for seniors is $8, children (5-12) is $6, with children 4 and under admitted free. For more information about the 2017 California State Fair, visit http:// www.castatefair.org
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