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Basta Dobbs Events Across the Country
THURSDAY / 22 OCTOBER / 2009
Yesterday was a huge day for us. We held events in 18 cities and made inroads in every major Latino market. Check out some of the press we've gotten so far:
- Hispanos a CNN: ¿eres latino o anti-latino? (El Diario La Prensa NY - http://www.impre.com/eldiariony/noticias/locales/2009/10/22/hispanos-a-cnn--eres-latino-o--155229-1.html)
- VIDEO: Campaña contra Dobbs (Univisión in Boston - http://www.wunitv.com/video.php?id=136913)
- San Antonio groups join ‘Basta Dobbs' campaign (San Antonio Express-News - http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/65316732.html)
Our own Roberto Lovato was even invited to appear on Lou Dobbs' show! He said he would accept the offer ONLY on the condition that CNN President, Jon Klein, join him. Read Roberto's full response here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roberto-lovato/bastadobbs-responds-to-in_b_329161.html
Lou Dobbs is feeling the heat. Take a stand Today and join us in denouncing Lou Dobbs!
WEDNESDAY / 21 OCTOBER / 2009
On the eve of CNN's ‘Latino in America’ premiere, nation-wide rallies planned to demand CNN dump Lou Dobbs!
You can join the efforts! Scroll down for a list of cities and make sure you download your signs!!!
Download Graphics here:
- Sign 1 - CNN You Can't Have it Both Ways
- Sign 2 - CNN Profits From Hate
- Sign 3 - Hate Speech = Hate Crimes
- Sign 4 - CNN is Clearly Not News
- Sign 5 - CNN Profits From Hate Version 2
Community leaders, politicians and faith groups in 18 of the top U.S. Latino media markets are set to rally together in local protest events on Wednesday, October 21st in an effort to increase the pressure on CNN to remove Lou Dobbs from its programming. Calling CNN hypocritical for airing “Latino in America,” an advertising-driven special on Latinos, while at the same time hosting the anti-immigrant rhetoric of Lou Dobbs, the events are part of our BastaDobbs.com campaign, a coalition of Latino organizations from across the country that is led by online advocacy group Presente.org.
“Our message to CNN is clear: You cannot have it both ways. It’s either promotion of hatred by Lou Dobbs or real news regarding the Latino community,” said Isabel Garcia, a prominent civil and human rights attorney in Arizona who is highlighted in the “Latino in America” series and who is also participating in the BastaDobbs.com effort.
“Lou Dobbs abuses the CNN platform to dehumanize and spread fear about Latinos and immigrants. It is no surprise that hard-working Latinos in this country are increasingly victims of hate-motivated violence,” added Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). “CNN must be accountable to one of the largest minority groups in the United States if it seeks to gain their following and respect”.
On Wednesday, press conferences and public actions threat of Lou Dobbs on CNN are planned these locations!
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
12 PM NOON @ National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
ATLANTA, GA
10 AM @ CNN Building Downtown
190 Marietta St. Atlanta, GA 30303
BOSTON, MA
11 AM @ Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02133
CHICAGO, IL
12 PM NOON @ Casa Michoacan
1638 S. Blue Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
DENVER, CO
12 PM NOON @ Colorado State Capital
200 E Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80203
GREENVILLE, NC
12 PM NOON @NCCE Lenoir County Center
1791 Hwy 11/55, Kinston, NC 28504
HOUSTON, TX
11:30 AM @Houston City Council
900 Bagby St. Houston, TX 77002
LAS VEGAS, NV
5 PM @ Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional
740 N. Eastern Ave.- Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89101
LOS ANGELES, CA
10 AM @ Carecen
2845 West 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90005
MIAMI, FL
12 PM NOON @ Center for Immigrant Orientation
2610 SW 8th St. Miami, FL 33135
NEW YORK, NY
4 PM @ CNN Building Downtown
10 Columbus Cir. New York, NY 10023
PHOENIX, AZ
12 PM NOON @ 802 N. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
SACRAMENTO, CA
12 PM NOON @ Cesar Chavez Plaza Park
J St & 10th St, Sacramento CA 95814
SAN ANTONIO, TX
12 PM NOON @ Esperanza Peace & Justice Center
922 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212
SAN DIEGO, CA
American Friends Service Committee
Available for Interviews
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
12 PM NOON @ Sun Rise Restaurant
3126 24th St. San Francisco, CA 94110
TUCSON, AZ
12 PM NOON @ El Tiradito in Old Barrio
on South Main St. between W. Cushing St. & W. Simpson St. Downtown Tucson, AZ 85701
WASHINGTON, DC -TBA
AP (español): Especial de CNN sobre hispanos no menciona a Dobbs
TUESDAY / 20 OCTOBER / 2009
Desde The Associated Press:
CNN transmite esta semana un especial de cuatro horas sobre los latinos de Estados Unidos que no menciona a su propio comentarista Lou Dobbs, cuya persistente postura contra la inmigración ilegal ha enfurecido a muchos hispanos.
Algunos activistas han iniciado una campaña anti-Dobbs, y CNN no admitió cuestionamientos al periodista en el documental. El especial de esta semana ha dejado a muchos hispanos con sentimientos encontrados: orgullosos de que CNN hable sobre asuntos importantes para ellos, pero decepcionados de que la cadena no hable de frente sobre los comentarios de Dobbs.
"Latino in America" (Latino en Estados Unidos) se transmitirá en dos partes el miércoles y jueves a las 9 p.m. hora del este (0100 GMT) y se repetirá a la medianoche.
"Lou Dobbs es el enorme elefante anti-inmigración en la sala de CNN", dijo Roberto Lovato, quien está ayudando a organizar la campaña contra Dobbs. "En lugar de abordarlo, decidieron simplemente evitar el asunto".
Lea más aquí: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sp/fea/6676830.html
AP: "CNN's Latino Special Avoids Dobbs"
TUESDAY / 20 OCTOBER / 2009
From the Associated Press:
NEW YORK — CNN is airing a four-hour special on Latinos in America this week that ignores its own commentator Lou Dobbs, whose persistent advocacy against illegal immigration has angered many Hispanics.
Some activists have started an anti-Dobbs petition drive, and an advocacy group's effort to criticize Dobbs within the documentary was turned down by CNN. This week's special has left many Latinos with mixed feelings: proud that CNN talks about issues important to them but disappointed the network isn't addressing Dobbs' position head-on.
The "Latino in America" documentary airs in two parts Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT, repeated at midnight.
"Lou Dobbs is the gigantic anti-immigration elephant in the room at CNN," said Roberto Lovato, who is helping to organize the petition drive. "Rather than address him, they decided to just avoid the issue."
Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hvq91GSyufXGSfA7rtaEfuDWo0bgD9BF1JT01
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