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Tradicional Celebracion de la virgen de Guadalupe

Romeo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:27:47 +0000

el 12 de Diciembre en el centro de Jornaleros 240 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland

Esta tradicion empieza hace muchos anos entre los jornaleros para
agradecerle a la virgen de Guadalupe por las oportunidades de trabajo y
pedirle su proteccion en la lucha diaria de encontrar un trabajo.

Habra
Procesion, las mananitas, servicio religioso, teatro, musica y deliciosos
tamales Mexicanos.

Programa

7:00 am Procesion y las mananitas desde la esquina de la 6 y la Ankeny

7:30 am Pasamos en la esquina de la MLK y I-84 y llegar en el centro de jornaleros

8:00 am Serivicio, musica, teatro

9:00 am Desayuno

Traditional Celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12th at the Worker Center: 240 NE MLK Jr Blvd. Portland, OR

This tradition began a few years ago with a group of day laborers who wanted to thank Our Lady of Guadalupe for their work opportunities, and to ask Her for continued protection in their daily struggle to look for work.

There will be a procession, prayer service, music dedicated to the
Virgin, and delicious Mexican tamales

Program

7:00 am Procession and Las Mananitas starting from the 6th and Ankeny St.

7:30 am We will pass by the second corner of MLK and I-84 and arrive at the Worker Center at 240 NE MLK Jr Blvd.

8:00 am Prayer service, music and theater

9:00 am Breakfast

International Migrants Day Celebration

Romeo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:17:24 +0000

Come celebrate with us!

When

12:00 Noon

Saturday, December 19th 2009, at the Day Laborer Center

240 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, in Portland

We will have food, music, and theater– Come show us your talents!

Information on Immigration Reform will be given

For more info, call Voz at 503.233.6787

From Corner to Center: First Thursday Cultural Experience

Romeo — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:31:46 +0000

Join us this Thursday, July 2nd, for a musical cultural experience
at the Martin Luther King Jr. Worker Center!
240 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., 97232
7pm-9pm

Come enjoy the sounds and rhythms of the Jornalero Band, learn about VOZ, and learn how you can help.
Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Appetizers and beverages will be provided.
For more information call (503) 233-6787

This is My Dream

Romeo — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:54:51 +0000

Ever since I came to this country (U.S.), my dream was to become a writer. Recognizing a series of flaws in said field, I have overcome those errors, gramatically-speaking, although it is recognizing that writing, the communication of thoughts, is a philosophy of thought.
With that premise in mind, I traveled to this country, that is to say, with the idea that an editor would be interested in my humble work.

Today living as a day laborer and as a member of VOZ and the Center that was a project that started many months ago, my dream remains unharmed, thanks to American reporters who visit the Day Laborer Center where I belong, I have connected with some of them, and through email connections, they are reading part of my novels and poetry (in English), work which is motivated by the exploitation and death of abject societies like Guatemala, which practices against that which struggles for human rights.
My dream is tied to the dream of the planet, that is to have humane and just societies, governed under the one law that can save humanity: respect the liberty of all.

My dream is to make known my poetry and narratives which help to dissolve a bit of racial hatred and incomprehensibility of abject minds that believe in blue blood (different racial strata).

Sergio, The Maya

A Day Laborer

Day of the Dead Art Show

Paul — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:08:26 +0000

FEATURING DAY LABORER ART AND MARIACHI MUSIC

As part of First Thursdays, the Portland Day Labor Hire Site at 240 NE MLK Jr. Blvd will open our doors for an evening of art, music, and food. On Thursday, November 6th from 6 to 9 pm, the public is invited to see art by Portland’s own day laborer community. Day laborers will also provide live mariachi music. Join us as our hire site is transformed for Day of the Dead with traditional decor and food.

Day Laborers’ Artwork to Appear in Latino Art Show at City Hall.

Romeo — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:38:50 +0000

�Layers of Latino Culture� the Third Annual Latino and Latina Heritage Art Show and Celebration
September 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m at City Hall

The event is FREE and open to the public. There will be refreshments and food along with music and mini-mercado. More than 16 artists will be represented, among them day laborers from VOZ Jesse Vazques, Jesus Kobe and Jose Gonzales

Those unable to attend the opening event may see the works on display until September 30th in City Hall at 1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland.

Paintings from Jesse Vaskuez and Jesus Kobe

Poema del Jornalero

Romeo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:56:30 +0000

As one plows
Furrows in the earth
So the day laborer plows,
With his passes,
The corners,
It is obvious that in his mind
He pictures his family
Who he loves
Who yearn for him, and wait for him.

Who is he�?
He who comes from afar
To water foreign lands
With his sweat?
He�He is a man
Called a day laborer,
Neither cold,
Nor rain,
Will detain him.

Eligio Mendoza

Day Laborer

Artwork Created by Day Laborers

Romeo — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:40:03 +0000

This artwork was created by Jesus Vasquez. The mural represents the lives and dreams of day laborers, displaying themes of work and family. Many of the day laborers come from different Latin American countries, bringing their artistic talent and culture with them.