Alliance for a Better Community
@afabc.bsky.social
Advancing Latinas/os, Strengthening Los Angeles
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What I’ve seen on the streets of Los Angeles is un-American. I have never seen military-style deportations, people coming in – they are terrorizing our communities. They are doing so in an indiscriminate way and in a way that violates the civil rights of Angelenos. @afabc.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What I’ve seen on the streets of Los Angeles is un-American. I have never seen military-style deportations, people coming in – they are terrorizing our communities. They are doing so in an indiscriminate way and in a way that violates the civil rights of Angelenos. @afabc.bsky.social
We're celebrating the first 15 graduates of our Digital Skills & Digital Equity Advocacy Training, a 4-week program that give folks #DigitalEquity advocacy tools while enhancing their own digital skills. Participants received a free laptop to support their continued learning!
March 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We're celebrating the first 15 graduates of our Digital Skills & Digital Equity Advocacy Training, a 4-week program that give folks #DigitalEquity advocacy tools while enhancing their own digital skills. Participants received a free laptop to support their continued learning!
Our ABC team found so much inspiration at @hopelatinas.bsky.social #LatinaHistoryDay! 💜 We felt so energized seeing the power, intelligence, and compassion of fellow Latinas being uplifted and we're excited to apply everything we’ve learned towards the work we do in our communities. ✨
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Our ABC team found so much inspiration at @hopelatinas.bsky.social #LatinaHistoryDay! 💜 We felt so energized seeing the power, intelligence, and compassion of fellow Latinas being uplifted and we're excited to apply everything we’ve learned towards the work we do in our communities. ✨
The new SELA Cares Resource Center / SELA Te Cuida Centro officially launched last Friday! Local media, including Univision, Telemundo, La Opinión, and @calonews.bsky.social captured perspectives from orgs and community members about the importance of community resources.
February 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The new SELA Cares Resource Center / SELA Te Cuida Centro officially launched last Friday! Local media, including Univision, Telemundo, La Opinión, and @calonews.bsky.social captured perspectives from orgs and community members about the importance of community resources.
ABC and other community-based organizations have joined to launch SELA Cares Resource Center/SELA Te Cuida Centro, which will support families impacted by anti-immigration policies, many who have also been impacted by the recent wildfires. Read more about what we're working toward: conta.cc/4i8uCeg
February 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ABC and other community-based organizations have joined to launch SELA Cares Resource Center/SELA Te Cuida Centro, which will support families impacted by anti-immigration policies, many who have also been impacted by the recent wildfires. Read more about what we're working toward: conta.cc/4i8uCeg
Success at yesterday’s #LAUSD Board Meeting! The Strengthening Greening Initiatives Through Community reso. passed & will cut fees for nonprofits executing greening projects at local schools. We also supported Newbill’s reso. on the 2025 #BHMCelebration, recognizing #BlackEducators.
February 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Success at yesterday’s #LAUSD Board Meeting! The Strengthening Greening Initiatives Through Community reso. passed & will cut fees for nonprofits executing greening projects at local schools. We also supported Newbill’s reso. on the 2025 #BHMCelebration, recognizing #BlackEducators.
Civic leader #MicheleSiqueros is now founding CEO of #LALocalNewsInitiative, which will support local, independent journalism in LA. A former ABC Board Chair, Michele’s appointment is a proud moment for ABC, reflecting her lifelong dedication to equity & community empowerment. localnewsforla.org
February 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Civic leader #MicheleSiqueros is now founding CEO of #LALocalNewsInitiative, which will support local, independent journalism in LA. A former ABC Board Chair, Michele’s appointment is a proud moment for ABC, reflecting her lifelong dedication to equity & community empowerment. localnewsforla.org
Congratulations to Hispanas Organized for Political Equity Exec. Dir. Helen Iris Torres, on receiving The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award! 👏 Thanks to this recognition, HOPE will receive a $350,000 grant to further its mission of fostering Latina leadership and advocacy. 🎉 #LatinaLeaders
February 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations to Hispanas Organized for Political Equity Exec. Dir. Helen Iris Torres, on receiving The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award! 👏 Thanks to this recognition, HOPE will receive a $350,000 grant to further its mission of fostering Latina leadership and advocacy. 🎉 #LatinaLeaders
Are you participating in #ADayWithoutImmigrants today? 🙌🏽 This protest reminds us that where we choose to spend our money has an impact — so make it count! 🤔 💵 #DerechosDeLosInmigrantes#ImmigrantRights
February 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Are you participating in #ADayWithoutImmigrants today? 🙌🏽 This protest reminds us that where we choose to spend our money has an impact — so make it count! 🤔 💵 #DerechosDeLosInmigrantes#ImmigrantRights
#UCIrvine's Michael Méndez laments the end of the #FEMA National Advisory Council & the loss of expertise "on issues of hard-to-reach populations & socially vulnerable communities." Learn how #FuerzaFund is providing cash assistance to impacted families & how to get involved: afabc.org/fuerza-fund/
January 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
#UCIrvine's Michael Méndez laments the end of the #FEMA National Advisory Council & the loss of expertise "on issues of hard-to-reach populations & socially vulnerable communities." Learn how #FuerzaFund is providing cash assistance to impacted families & how to get involved: afabc.org/fuerza-fund/
#ImmigrantRights and labor activist #VictorNarro understands how deeply essential workers have been impacted by the #LosAngelesWildfires. 🏠 🤝 Learn how the #FuerzaFund is providing direct cash assistance to impacted families and how you can get involved at afabc.org/fuerza-fund/
January 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
#ImmigrantRights and labor activist #VictorNarro understands how deeply essential workers have been impacted by the #LosAngelesWildfires. 🏠 🤝 Learn how the #FuerzaFund is providing direct cash assistance to impacted families and how you can get involved at afabc.org/fuerza-fund/
Thank you, outgoing Mayor John Erickson, for your leadership in making #WestHollywood a city of inclusion & opportunity! 🌴 ✨ Your dedication to uplifting diverse communities aligns closely with our mission at ABC. Looking forward to your continued contributions on the City Council!
January 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thank you, outgoing Mayor John Erickson, for your leadership in making #WestHollywood a city of inclusion & opportunity! 🌴 ✨ Your dedication to uplifting diverse communities aligns closely with our mission at ABC. Looking forward to your continued contributions on the City Council!
We have compiled a Resource Guide with info on evacuation centers, power outages, smoke safety, and more to help support our #LACounty community during these devastating #wildfires. In English y Español. Please share with your networks! #PalisadesFire #EatonFire docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
We have compiled a Resource Guide with info on evacuation centers, power outages, smoke safety, and more to help support our #LACounty community during these devastating #wildfires. In English y Español. Please share with your networks! #PalisadesFire #EatonFire docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Our thoughts are with our LA community as we face severe wind conditions and multiple fires. Please stay safe, follow evacuation orders in your area, and reach out for help if needed. Info on fire evacuations, shelters, and road closures: lacounty.gov/emergency #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #LAFires
January 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Our thoughts are with our LA community as we face severe wind conditions and multiple fires. Please stay safe, follow evacuation orders in your area, and reach out for help if needed. Info on fire evacuations, shelters, and road closures: lacounty.gov/emergency #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #LAFires
With your support and collaboration, we have made incredible strides in uplifting the #Latino community this year. New challenges and new opportunities await us in 2025 and we will continue to face them head on. We wish you all a joyful holiday season — ¡Felices fiestas! 🎉
December 23, 2024 at 8:40 PM
With your support and collaboration, we have made incredible strides in uplifting the #Latino community this year. New challenges and new opportunities await us in 2025 and we will continue to face them head on. We wish you all a joyful holiday season — ¡Felices fiestas! 🎉
What’s on your Christmas wish list? 🎄
#collegeaccess #affordablehousing #immigration #greenschools #digitalequity
#collegeaccess #affordablehousing #immigration #greenschools #digitalequity
December 23, 2024 at 5:43 PM
What’s on your Christmas wish list? 🎄
#collegeaccess #affordablehousing #immigration #greenschools #digitalequity
#collegeaccess #affordablehousing #immigration #greenschools #digitalequity
@catalystcalifornia.bsky.social's new #RACECOUNTS report highlights updated #LACounty data on education, homelessness and police traffic stops, showing a continued need to protect #BIPOC communities. 📊 🔎
Read the full press release here ▶️ conta.cc/3DexUxg
Read the full press release here ▶️ conta.cc/3DexUxg
December 13, 2024 at 7:08 PM
@catalystcalifornia.bsky.social's new #RACECOUNTS report highlights updated #LACounty data on education, homelessness and police traffic stops, showing a continued need to protect #BIPOC communities. 📊 🔎
Read the full press release here ▶️ conta.cc/3DexUxg
Read the full press release here ▶️ conta.cc/3DexUxg
This new motion will acknowledge the vital role #Latinas /os play in #LACounty's cultural and economic life and seeks to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing, and economic mobility -- it also cites research from our #LatinoScorecardReport! 🎉
www.calonews.com/communities/...
www.calonews.com/communities/...
December 12, 2024 at 1:10 AM
This new motion will acknowledge the vital role #Latinas /os play in #LACounty's cultural and economic life and seeks to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing, and economic mobility -- it also cites research from our #LatinoScorecardReport! 🎉
www.calonews.com/communities/...
www.calonews.com/communities/...
Join us Weds, Dec 11 at 5:30pm for another virtual Platicas! 💻 🗣️ Learn about applying for #HealthInsurance through #CoveredCalifornia as a #DACA recipient! 🏥
Join at this link: bit.ly/PlaticasConABC
Join at this link: bit.ly/PlaticasConABC
December 10, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Join us Weds, Dec 11 at 5:30pm for another virtual Platicas! 💻 🗣️ Learn about applying for #HealthInsurance through #CoveredCalifornia as a #DACA recipient! 🏥
Join at this link: bit.ly/PlaticasConABC
Join at this link: bit.ly/PlaticasConABC
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On Friday Dec. 13th, LAUSD is hosting 'Advising Undocumented Students and Mixed Status Families on Financial Aid Applications'—a virtual event to help families navigate the college application system.
Learn more and register:
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December 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM
On Friday Dec. 13th, LAUSD is hosting 'Advising Undocumented Students and Mixed Status Families on Financial Aid Applications'—a virtual event to help families navigate the college application system.
Learn more and register:
Learn more and register:
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How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy by Janet Murguía of UnidosUS unidosus.org/publications...
Statement for the Record: How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy
UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía provides testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the harmful impacts of mass deportations.
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December 10, 2024 at 4:13 PM
How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy by Janet Murguía of UnidosUS unidosus.org/publications...