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Dear Primos, Family and Friends:

At the same time that I can report, wonderful, uplifting projects for Hispanic/Latino heritage and history, there are other happenings that indicate our history is still being submerged, discredited, and erased.

Concerning Father Serra, I researched more fully the history of the National Hall of Statuary. I came away even more puzzled why a Latino California Senator would take the lead to remove Father Junipero Serra from visibility in Washington, D.C. The article is the first under United States. Surely it will stir your curiosity.

I also stumbled across a short article written by the National Constitution Center, wonderful title, but questionable reliability.

This is who they say they are:
"The National Constitution Center is the first and only institution in America established by Congress to “disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis in order to increase the awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.”

Yet the article is a classic slanted piece, in which within the article it contradicts itself. First article under East Coast: "10 European colonies in America that failed before Jamestown."

These two cases are worrisome in the fact that they are within the framework of our government.

Another piece that I don't want you to miss is on Black Serving colleges and universities; primarily because many are opening their doors to non-Blacks and offering full scholarships. It is the last article under Education.

If you live or are a native Californian, please don't miss the article about observing November 13, 1849 as California's birthday, prior to US statehood.

Have a wonderful summer and be sure to write your adventures and share with your grandchildren.

God bless America, Mimi

UNITED STATES
The Statue of Father Serra Needs to Remain in Washington, D.C. by Mimi Lozano
2015 LULAC National Convention, July 7-11, 2015, Salt Lake City, Utah
2015 NCLR National Convention, July 11-14, 2015, Kansas City, Kansas Review by Jose Antonio Lopez of new Hollywood movie, "Texas Rising"
Patriotism and the American Flag
A.J. Jacobs and the World’s Largest Family Reunion by Alex Williams Latino Book Awards Into Movies Awards War Bride by Daisy Wanda Garcia Mid-May marks two key anniversaries in conflict between United States and Mexico Reflections on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Border it Established Commentary by Refugio L. Rochin 10th Summer Institute on Migration and Global Health

HERITAGE PROJECTS
From Tejas to Bernardo de Gálvez & American Revolutionary War, Eddie Martinez Junipero Serra: California, Indians, and the Transformation of a Missionary
By Rose Marie Beebe and Robert M. Senkewicz, Reviewed by Iris Engstrand Texas Tejano.com visits the Texas General Land Office Crowdfunder Campaign: Librería Donceles

HISTORIC TIDBITS
Interview by Jimmy Franco, Sr. with Veteran Activists, Joe Razo and Tom Baca “Political Salsa y Más” blog, “Everybody loves Mexicans…” Sal Baldenegro May 18, 1871: Attack on Wagon Train precipitates decisive Indian War April 30, 1768 -- Spanish college official meets Indian lady

HISPANIC LEADERS
Ernest Eguia: World War II soldier made mark for Latino rights Ricardo R. Elizondo: Outstanding Genealogist Louis Nuñez: Champion of educational and economic opportunity for Puerto Ricans

LATINO PATRIOTS
Austin veteran, artist's final project tells stories of WWII Latino Americans Jim, One good sea story deserves another !!!! Pablo Trejo

EARLY LATINO PATRIOTS
Highlights of the Second Annual George Washington Patriot Prayer Breakfast USS McFaul - DDG 74 Unveiling Ceremony Bernardo de Galvez portrait at Spanish Ambassador's House First reading of the Libretto for the potential opera about Galvez

SURNAME: URRUTIA
The descendents of Captain Joseph de Urrutia by John Inclan
listed in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C..

DNA
Mitochondrial Eve and Y-Chromosome Adam by Wendy Wippel Isabel de Castro y Figueroa y Inés de la Cerda Pertenece al haplogrupo T2e?

FAMILY HISTORY
FamilySearch Collections Update
The use of social security numbers in family history research
150 questions to ask family members about their lives By Barry J. Ewell Preliminary Survey Home Sources

EDUCATION
How one high school is closing the AP gap by Adriene Hill Search Online College & Universities The Establishment of the Chicano-Latino Faculty Association of UC Berkeley The Ring by Russell Contreras Revisiting Education in the New Latino Diaspora Life Through the Eyes of an Undocumented Child by Berenice Hernandez Strength through our roots: National Rosenwald Schools Conference, Durham June 17-20, 2015 The History & Current Status of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Mimi Lozano

CULTURE
Bordertown: New Animated Series
Viola Delgado Taps into the "Ticker-Tape Machine in Her Barin to Create Her Art Jose-Luis Orozco, Bilingual Educator Children's Author Recording Artist About VOCES

BOOKS, PRINT & MEDIA
Int'l Latino Book Awards Is Setting A High Cultural Standard by Kirk Whisler Latino Books Into Movies, by Kirk Whisler The Wise Latina Club by Viviana Hurtado, Ph.D. by Monica Brown New book: My Way by Ernesto Uribe Western History Association Review of: Noldo and his Magical Scooter by Felipe de Ortego y Gasca, Ph.D.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA
June 13: SHHAR meeting: Myla Collier - Life Story Writing Orange County Imaginology Fair July 30th: Huntington Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Special Memorial Day Performance of “Veteranos: A Legacy of Valor”
The House of Aragon, Chapter 6: Recuperation by Michael Perez National Hispanic Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Need of Repair Virtual Wall 11th Annual Young Artists Exhibit 2015, Long Beach, CA The Ethnic Studies Movement Grows

CALIFORNIA
Enhancing awareness of the California November 13, 1849 election, by Galal Kernahan Los Californianos Alert: Movie Screening June 14 San Gabriel, CA Lucrecia Ygnacio married to Florentino Garcia, Santa Barbara, California The Juanita Salazar Lowe Gallery History of Neighborhood House in Logan Heights: The Korean War Years The last boundary monument along the San Diego-Tijuana line La Peña 40th Anniversary

SOUTHWESTERN, US
When I was a Kid, "Family and the Swimming Pool" Part 1 of 3, by Louis F. Serna " A Documentary Chronology" of the three Anzas by Donald T. Garate In remembering May 5, 1862 Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca, WWar Veteran Receives Quilt of Valor June 4, 2015: 10-11:30 am : Memorial to Company E Yearning to be Recognized by Kyle Fields Mexicali Rose: Cultivating Art Across the Border by Amy Sanchez The Chihuahuense Connection by Jaime Pacheco Eye on the Locals by Luciana Corrales

TEXAS
JUNE 4, 2015 The Men of Company E
Hispanic Medal of Honor Exhibit at Texas State Capitol
We All Lived on Romana Street, by Roland Vela-Muzquiz & Cesar
Vela-Muzquiz
Global Family Reunion in New York with Live Stream at Clayton Library
Center
How Deep Are Your Texas Roots? Legacy of Texas: Maps, Art, Books, Flags
May 15th, 1755 -- Sánchez family founds Laredo
October 8-10 36th Texas State Hispanic Genealogical & Historical
Conference
The Pink Building Matters
Latinas and Latinos: A Growing Presence in the Texas State Historical
Association by Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco
Texas State Historical Association moves back to UT Austin campus
Texas Tejano & Southern Methodist University Plan Sept Cultural
Conference
San Antonio Celebrates Mel Casas with Series of Citywide Exhibitions
Examples of Cultral Intermarrying, 1800s: Portilla-Power-Welder Can of
Texas
Laredo, Texas – Cross Cultural Marriages
Mexican-American Cultural Center in El Paso

MIDDLE AMERICA
Immigrants Shunning Idea of Assimilation
Some Fun Oklahoma History!

EAST COAST
10 European colonies in America that failed before Jamestown, comments
by Mimi
June 20-21, 2015: The Battle of Boody Mose Commemoration, St Augustine,
Florida
The Latinizing of Shakespeare-World Premier of "Sueño"

AFRICAN-AMERICAN
African House in Louisiana, a National Treasure
Please go to Education in this issue for:
Strength through our roots: National Rosenwald Schools Conference,
Durham June 17-20, 2015
The History & Current Status of Historically Black Colleges and
Universities by Mimi Lozano

INDIGENOUS
Book: Junipero Serra: California, Indians, and the Transformation of a
Missionary
Margil Sor María Initiative Update by Jerry Lujan
‘By Blood’ Tackles the Untold Legacy of Slave-Owning Cherokees

SEPHARDIC
July 19-21, 2015: 25th Crypto-Jewish Conference Set for Miami, Florida
What happened when an anti-Semite found he was Jewish? by Nick Thorpe
Spain Sephardic citizenship plan hits snags, unlike Portugal

ARCHAEOLOGY
Mexico registers 9 archaeological zones with UNESCO for special
protection

MEXICO
María de la Reforma: New mural in Mexico City
Case Study: A Footnote to Remember by Jaime Pacheco
Another Spanish Explorer, Juan de Grijalva.
Amigos de la Batalla de Monterrey de 1846 por Tte. Corl. Ricardo
Palmerín Cordero
Reunión Mensual de la Sociedad de Genealogía de Nuevo León, R. Palmerín
Cordero
Arts of Colonial Mexico, Richard Perry
Brief History of Russians in Guadalupe de Valle by Barbara Zaragoza
El estado libre y soberano de Nuevo León 1824-2015
Bautismo Señor General de División Don Miguel Negrete Novoa por Ricardo
R. Palmerín Cordero
Matrimonio de Don Julian de los Reyes y Doña Benita Parada Por Ret.
Ricardo R. Palmerín Cordero.
Parras y La Laguna, Por Gildardo Contreras Palacios
Familias de Boca de Leones by John Inclan
Datos sobre Conquistador Antonio de Carvajal por John Inclan
Para Mis Hermanos Dragones, Tte. Corl. Intdte. Ret. Ricardo R. Palmerín
Cordero

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
Celebration of the beatification of Oscar Romero, Archbishop of El
Salvador
Confederates in the Jungles By Ron Soodalter
SalvadorBoletín de Genealogías Colombianas, Editor: Luis Álvaro Gallo
Martínez

CARIBBEAN REGION
First Hispanic Superior Court Judge, Dean Bucci, Hits the Ground Running
Charles Herbert Allen: first civilian governor, man who stole Puerto
Rico.

PHILIPPINES
Maria Elizabeth del Valle Embry, an Outstanding Philippine-American
Woman by Eddie AAA Calderón, Ph.D.
Cynthia Alcantara Barker, The First Filipina Elected to a Government
Office in the United Kingdom
by Eddie AAA Calderón, Ph.D.
Filipino American Attorney General Sean Reyes is in Washington, D.C. to
combat human trafficking.
by Jared Bray, May 14, 2015

SPAIN
La escultura de Don Juan de Oñate en Texas
The Basque Connection to California
Historia y ficción. Catalanes, los primeros españoles: José Antonio
Crespo-Francés

INTERNATIONAL
Serra receives official nod for Sainthood by Nicole Winfield
Lost Jews of China by Yvette Alt Miller