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New Park a Welcome Addition for Oasis Residents

October 18, 2016 / By
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Above: Emily, 5, and Ivan, 9, Izar enjoy an afternoon playing at the Oasis soccer field.

Celebrating AB1066 – ‘It’s About Time’ Farmworkers Get Overtime Pay

September 12, 2016 / By
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Above: Image by Christian Mendez/Coachella Unincorporated By Leydy Rangel Children of farmworkers grow up seeing their parents wake up before sunrise, just early enough to make lunch, pack it and drive as far as it takes to get to work.

La Organización Comunitaria en el Este Del Valle de Coachella Trae Resultados

September 7, 2016 / By

Nota del editor: Karen Borja, Directora Asociada de ICUC (por sus siglas en inglés), dice que la nueva apertura del parque en Oasis demuestra que la organización comunitaria trabaja para liberar el poder de las personas y para que las comunidades puedan moverse hacia adelante.

Community Organizing in the Eastern Coachella Valley Works

September 7, 2016 / By
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Editor’s Note: Karen Borja, Associate Director of Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), says the new park opening in Oasis proves that community organizing works to unlock the power of people and move communities forward. 

Youth Organize ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally In Coachella

July 11, 2016 / By
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Editor’s Note: Early Saturday morning, community members, local activists and clergy gathered in front of Coachella City Hall for a ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally hosted by local youth advocacy group, Brown Mijas.

What It’s Like to Grow Up Queer and Purepecha

June 23, 2016 / By
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Above: Alejandra Zamora describes her life as a LGBTQ activist and member of the Purepecha community in the eastern Coachella Valley.