A WORLD OF PEACE

CONTACT: Miguel V Lopez, 562-292-0498 / mlo208@yahoo.com

50th Chicano Moratorium Committee to Commemorate August 29, 1970 East L.A. anti-war & Chicano/a Civil Rights movement, in partnership with ELAC on the founding of the 50th CMC scholarship honoring journalist, Ruben Salazar, and, Chicana Adelita, Gloria Arrellanes.

Veteran Chicano/a community activist organize & sponsor the 54th year honoring the mass demonstration that shook the civil rights movement, demanding the end of war/violence, police brutality, and equal rights.

The annual commemoration of August 29, 1970 is about celebrating the struggle of Mexican/Chicana/Latin culture, sacrifices, human rights, and social justice as equals in the world. The contributions to our society must be recognized and shared with future generations, to build an appreciation for the history of indigenous mestizaje, with an honest narrative of truth over ignorance, negligence, and lies about our community. The Chicano/a Civil Rights Movement endures.

WHAT: “A World of Peace” Celebrating August 29, 1970 – 54th commemoration. 

WHEN: August 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

WHERE: E.L.A.C Auditorium, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park

FEATURING: Los Jornaleros del Norte - Danza Divina - Jesus “Chuy” Perez 

Officially Frosty - Scrizzy Santana – Cui Cui Rangel & Her Ensemble 

Garfield High School, Mariachi Feminil & Folklorico Estudiantil 

Background: The 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee was formalized in 2020, on the 50th anniversary of August 29, 1970, as a 501c4 non-profit education & social justice group, with the mission to commemorate the struggles of that day, provide a truthful narrative, and present our cultural power to educate, unite, and empower our community. Our movement continues today, generation to generation, forging the tradition to continue our fight for peace, equality & justice for all.