Pilgrimage for Peace, Justice, and Unity for Humanity

A six mile ecumemical Pilgrimage for Peace, Justice and Unity for Humanity from Pitzer College, Claremont, CA to the Pomona Civic Center, Pomona, CA. on April 12,2003.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Conference Set for Thursday, March 27, 2003
CONTACT:             Jose Calderon, Associate Professor, Pitzer College
1050 N. Mills Ave.Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: 909-607-2852; Fax: 909-621-8479
email: Jose_Calderon@pitzer.edu

Dear Sir or Madam,
   This April marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Cesar Chavez. Throughout the world individuals will be marking this anniversary in different ways, commemorating the full life of a man who was committed to peace, equality, and justice. He was visionary and a warrior whose legacy touches the lives of thousands. In honor of this man and to celebrate the spirit of his mission, the San Gabriel Valley Latino Roundtable, Our Lady of Assumption Parish, students, unions, and concern citizens are sponsoring an ecumenical community wide event on April 12, 2003 called "The Pilgrimage for Peace, Justice and Unity for Humanity."

When:      Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:00 am
What:      Press Conference announcing a six mile ecumemical Pilgrimage for Peace, Justice and Unity for Humanity from Pitzer College to the Pomona Civic Center.
Where:    Our Lady of the Assumption Church    
      435 Berkeley Avenue, CA 91711
      909.626.3596 Fax 909.624.3680
Who:   Representatives from:
   Churches:Father Luis Nieto, Our Lady of Assumption Church
   Colleges: Dr. Jose Calderon, Pitzer College
   Students: Filiberto Nolasco Gomez, Pitzer College
   Officials:Jackie McHenry, Claremont City Councilmember: Xilonin CruzGonzalez, Azusa Unified School DistrictTrustee
   Unions:    Jorge Rodriguez, SEIU Local 399 Secretary/Treasurer
           Gene Hurd, UAW Local 505
   Organizations: Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Cesar Chavez Foundation