LAUP History

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    Highlights the recognition between two resources for bilingual resources through a letter. This letter was written by Alfredo M. Gonzales with the subject of Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs.
  • 4511_001.pdf

    This is a memorandum showing changes made by the Ottawa county local government made as a result of Latinx advocacy and voice for change.
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    Letter from LAUP's Executive Board to the chairman of the Ottawa County Commission, Kenneth Raak. This letter was written in response to a Commission meeting on March 16, 1978, to announce the feelings and opinions of LAUP that the commission made racist remarks and for LAUP to ask for an apology.
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    This is an article talking about how to get more hispanic to practice their right to vote and why it is important. This is a great example of social advocacy, because It could have the biggest impact on actually bringing change.
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    Article describing the 1989 Fiesta that drew a record crowd in the holland sentinel
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    Discusses what Fiesta looked like in its earlier days and how it is now tied with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
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    This letter is asking those in the Holland Community to recruit Latino women for Fiesta candidates, who show good merit, pride in their heritage, and are active in their community.
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    In this newspaper article, a couple who attended Fiesta express the unique feeling of togetherness and community, as well as the friendly atmosphere during Fiesta. They also talk about the tasty food and the acceptance of people from all backgrounds at this event.
  • 4536_001.pdf

    This is a letter from Ottawa County to LAUP discussing the improved employing of minorities in the juvenile/probate court, advocating for Latinx members to be more employed in the justice system.
  • 4270_001.pdf

    Holland Sentinel News Article
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