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From: mimilozano@somosprimos.com [mailto:mimilozano@somosprimos.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 5:51 PM
To: mimilozano@aol.com
Subject: Somos Primos "We are cousins" April 2017
http://somosprimos.com/sp2017/spapr17/spapr17.htm
Dear Primos and Friends:
When you open your April issue of Somos Primos, you will see a husge photo of the U.S. Army’s all Mexican-American Infantry Unit.
The 141st Regiment traces their roots back to the Texas Revolution and is the longest serving unit of the Texas National Guard. The 36th Division or T-Patchers as they were known spearheaded the Allied landing at Salerno Italy. The unit saw action at Mount Rotondo, San Pietro and one of the most controversial and deadliest battles of WWII, the crossing of the Rapido River. In a span of forty-eight hours, the 36th Division lost over two thousand men at the Rapido River in January of 1944. It became so controversial that after the war a congressional hearing was held to see if actions should be taken on those who were in command of a unit that lost so many American lives.
I remembered that in the 1980s, a friend Alfred Lugo, had written a script about that unit, the Men of Company E. Alfred was working at KOCE in the 1970s at the same time I was teaching at Golden West College.
I am suggesting that in May, we have two dates at which it would be appropriate to present the Men of Company E,El Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) and Armed Forces Day (May 20th). It could be done as a Reader's Theater in the classroom for (U.S. History, Social Studies, English, Theater Arts, and Chicano Studies).
I called Alfred last night, asking if the script was available. He said, I was the second person that very day that asked about the script. I told him, he was ahead of the time, and now was perfect timing.
Alfred said he would make the script available. Please contact him at:
alfredo.lugo@verizon.net
Home: 562-696-6204
Cell: 562-706-3286
April brings us new birth. Let this be a new beginning for all of us, finding a way to honor our heritage with facts, seeking them out and
sharing them. May you enjoy Easter, in all its intent . . renewal, and
joy.
Abrazos, Mimi
SOMOS PRIMOS APRIL 2017
UNITED STATES
DNA: We are related to everyone.
John Valadez Accepts Professorship at Michigan State University LULAC Congratulates Jennifer S. Korn, Latina Appointed White House Advisor
2017 LULAC National Women’s Conference
National Trust for Historic Preservation Diversity Scholarship Smithsonian Institution Undergraduate Conservation Internships Summer
2017
Rigoberto González grew up in a family of immigrant farm-workers.
Dr. Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, a 2017 Professional of the Year U.S. Army’s all Mexican-American Infantry Unit – Heroes of the Italian Campaign of WWII Mounted Color Guard in the Marine Corps by Robin Collins Palomino Stallion Chosen as ASPCA Horse of the Year by Dale Williams Colored Men/ Hombres Aqui - Hernandez vs Texas Signs by Michael A.
Olivas
A Voice for People Who Had None - Remembering Lauro Cruz by Daisy Wanda Garcia Education Begins in the Home: Educacion Comienza en el Hogar by Kirk Whisler Minority administrators don't keep up with demographic shifts,
study finds broad pay equity by Rick Seltzer
SPANISH PRESENCE IN THE AMERICAS' ROOTS
Youtube: Spanish Colonization of North America Robert and Nancy Munson during the Spanish vessel, San Salvador's public viewing March 16, 2017, Daughters of the American Revolution Texas State meeting, Dallas La Opinion de Malaga, Spain of 8 of March 2017 sent by María Ángeles O'Donnell de Olson Click to: British-American Jews, Sephardic and Ashkenazi Supported the American Revolution EARLY LATINO PATRIOTS April 5th: Spain and Benjamin Franklin Influence to Support the American Revolution Gobernador de Luisiana, logró liberar el Misisipi y el Golfo de México Alexander Von Humboldt, héroe de la independencia de América que apoyó los españoles British-American Jews, both Sephardic and Ashkenazi Supported the American Revolution
HISTORIC TIDBITS
March 16th, 1758 -- Indians attack San Sabá mission Coincidences by Gilberto Quezada
HISPANIC LEADERS
A Tribute to Carlos Soto, Business and Communication at age 70, February 18, 2017 Iconic US Latina Actress Miriam Colon dies at age 80, March 3, 2017 Congressman Kika de la Garza, dies at age 89, March 13, 2017
LATINO PATRIOTS
Horse & Veterans by Robin Collins
Letter to Robin Collins, Rancho del Sueño from Peter G. Stamison,
U.S. General Services Administration The Voces Oral History Project by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, PhD.
Video: Valentia: Mexican-Americans in World War II - KVIE
50 breathtaking colorized photos World War II Be Aware what is Happening to our Veterans' Land in Los Angeles
and Vietnam Veteran Robert Rosebrock by Alfred Lugo Boeing B-29 SuperFortress- - - Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona
EDUCATION
Honor student, Hallie Parsons Alcantar
Fountain Valley sibling scientists present at international symposium
Charter school focuses on creating college scholarship pathways
Students’ artistry thrives at Arts & Learning Conservatory
Fusion Academy revolutionizes the ways students learn, teachers teach
El Rancho's academic enrichment mission, open enrollment
