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September 14th, 2018

Celebrating our roots

The origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month > 19

STATE: Family of unarmed man killed by police settles for $13M > 18

IMMIGRATION: Legal aid LATIN AMERICA: Maradona to coach

program reviewed > 16

in Mexico's cartel heartland > 16

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OUR PRIDE

The origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month

On June 11, 1968, California Congressman George E. Brown, together with 19 cosponsors, introduced House Joint Resolution 1299, authorizing the President to proclaim annually the week including September 15 and 16 as "National Hispanic Heritage Week." The purpose of the resolution was to give recognition to the Hispanic influence and the role of Hispanic people in American history. It called on the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Congressman Brown's original resolution mentions the states, cities, and towns with Hispanic names; the roles of Hispanic people in developing cities, towns, and regions; and the considerable population bearing Spanish surnames.

The legislation asserts the United States' wish to attain mutual understanding, respect, and appreciation of the cultures, heritage, and arts of our neighbor nations. President Richard Nixon later emphasized this point in his proclamation of September 12, 1969, stressing the importance of ties with the United States' Latin American neighbors.

The resolution further states that the

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"Spanish surnamed population has contributed the highest proportion of Medal of Honor winners through acts of bravery and determination in the defense of our land."

The proposed week included the dates of September 15 and 16. September 15 is the day when five Central American nations, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, celebrate their independence from Spain in 1821. September 16 is Mexican Independence Day, commemorating that country's independence from Spain in 1810. Congressman Brown's district included a large portion of East Los Angeles and other parts of Los Angeles with heavy concentrations of Hispanic or Latino residents. He was joined in the sponsorship by two Hispanic Congressmen, Edward R. Roybal (Democrat?California) and Henry B. Gonzales (Democrat?Texas). Altogether the sponsors included 13 Democrats and 6 Republicans from the five southwestern states:--California, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona--plus one New York Democrat. Representative George H. W. Bush (Republican?Texas), later 41st President of the United States, was one of the cosponsors. H.J. Res. 1299 made an easy passage through the House, and President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law on September 17, 1968 (Public Law 90-498). Johnson issued his first proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Week the very same day as he signed the legislation. Proclamation 3869 calls "the attention of my fellow citizens to the great contribution to our national heritage made by our people of Hispanic descent--not only in the fields of culture, business, and science, but also through their valor in battle." Twenty years later, in 1988, S. 2200 was introduced by Senator Paul Simon (Democrat?Illinois) to extend the week-long celebration into a month-long celebration. Since 1988, we have celebrated the rich and vibrant Hispanic culture and history with National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.

Table of Contents

19 OUR PRIDE: The origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month

18 STATE: Family of unarmed man killed by police settles for $13M

17 FINANCIAL LITERACY: Halloween Savings

16 IMMIGRATION: Immigrant legal aid program reviewed

16 LATIN AMERICA: Maradona to coach soccer club in Mexico's cartel heartland

15 RELIGION: Vatican promises `clarifications' to pope cover-up claims

15 COMMUNITY: Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition looking for artists

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STATE

Family of unarmed man killed by police settles for $13M

SEATTLE, Washington (AP)

The city of Lakewood, Washington, its police chief and two officers have agreed to pay $13 million to the family of an unarmed black man who was killed four years ago as he clutched his 4-year-old son following a four-hour standoff. The Seattle Times reported Friday that the payment would settle a wrongful-death and civil-rights lawsuit stemming from the May 24, 2013 SWAT-team sniper-death of 30-year-old Leonard Thomas. In 2017, a unanimous verdict by a jury in U.S. District Court in Seattle found the cities of Lakewood and Fife and members of the Pierce County Metro SWAT team committed 14 separate civil-rights violations that night. Thomas never displayed a firearm and never threatened police or his son, according to testimony at trial. No guns were found in his house. The panel had singled out Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro -- then an assistant chief -- and Lakewood officers Sgt.

Brian Markert and Mike Wiley for punitive damages totaling $6.5 million, finding their actions were particularly egregious and led to Thomas' unnecessary death.

Zaro was in command that night and gave the orders that led to the shooting. Markert, the sniper, shot Thomas in the stomach with a precision high-powered rifle. Wiley led an assault team that blew down the back door of Thomas' house and killed the family dog, Baxter.

The settlement, which came as the case was being considered by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on an appeal by the city, provides that Lakewood will pay just $1 million from its own coffers. The largest portion, $11.5 million, will be paid by the Washington Cities Insurance Author-

Leonard Thomas, courtesy of the Thomas family.

ity (WCIA). Fife already settled with the Thomas family and estate for $500,000. The settlement also includes attorneys' fees of nearly $2 million.

The family settled last month to avoid a prolonged appeal, said plaintiff 's attorney John Connelly, who represented Thomas' estate and his 9-year-old son at trial.

Thomas' mother had called police that

night, seeking to help her

son who was intoxicated

after being sober for a year

and in crisis over the death

of a friend.

The Metro Pierce County

SWAT team, a multiagency

operation,

responded

with more than 20 heavily

armed officers and an

armored vehicle, which

they drove onto Thomas'

front yard. Over the next

four hours, Thomas repeat-

edly told police to go away

and officers agreed he had

committed a misdemeanor

assault on his mother at

best.

In a statement, the city of Lakewood

said that "this agreement does not erase

the events that transpired . or the lasting

effects of Mr. Thomas' death on his family

and the police officers involved, but the

city hopes it will provide closure and help

everyone move forward with the healing

process."

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Halloween Savings

Halloween is a fun time, but it can also be very spooky for your finances. Between costumes, candy and parties, Halloween can take a ghoulish bite out of your budget. Below are some ghostly tips for saving money, so you won't be scared of your finances.

Borrow from friends. When looking to buy a costume, reach out to friends and family to see if they have something that can be borrowed. Even if someone offers to sell you a costume, it'll be much cheaper in comparison to buying new.

Get creative. Think about making a homemade costume or buying second hand this year. A lot of second hands stores have a great selection of costumes that are just needing a quick wash. Even look to second hand stores for pieces of a costume, so you can avoid the high prices of costume shops. Homemade costumes can be a fun way for you to get creative and show of your skills! Maybe even turn last year's costume into something new.

Pick your least favorite. All of us are guilty of helping ourselves to our own stash of candy, so this year think about buying a kind of candy you don't like or are unable to eat. When you're unable to eat the candy you bought, you can save money by not going to the store when your supply gets low.

Avoid over spending. We all do it, hope for the most trick-or-treaters this year. Usually when you keep this mindset, you tend to buy way more candy than you actually need and end up giving the last few kids ginormous handfuls to get rid of it all. This year, think on the lighter side and buy less than you think you might need. If you need to make a stop at a store later, that is better than spending more than necessary.

Set a rule. We've all seen the houses

that place candy outside with a sign that says, "Please take one". Well, this year maybe you should give that a shot! Even if you still hand the candy out yourself, don't allow the children to grab candy for themselves, rather hand them each on piece of candy. This will allow you to make the candy you have already bought go a long way.

Keep decorations simple. Decorating is a big part of the Halloween festivities, but try not to overwhelm yourself. Try to buy decorations that you can use year after year, and don't be afraid to check out your local dollar store. If you have kids, think about doing some DIY crafts, this way your decorations have that personal touch. There are plenty of online resources that have fun craft projects that the whole family will enjoy doing!

Don't feel obligated. If you're someone who doesn't enjoy Halloween or hates putting the effort in, well maybe it's time to stop feeling obligated to take part in the festivities. There are still other fun things you can do that don't cost a penny. Try a family movie night, build forts with your kids at home, or even share your reasoning for not wanting

to celebrate the holiday. There can remember, don't feel obligated to go be many expectations built in with all out for every Halloween. friends, family, and even at school. So

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IMMIGRATION

Immigrant legal aid program reviewed

WASHINGTON (AP)

when their cases were finished but the

majority of those both in and out of

AJustice

Department

review of a program

aimed at helping detained

the program were ordered deported. Immigrants who can't afford attor-

neys or find lawyers to handle their

immigrants navigate the country's

cases for free must represent them-

complex immigration court system

selves. For many, the program is their

has found that people in the program

only source of legal guidance in an

had longer detention stays and were

overwhelming system.

less likely to get lawyers than people

The report found 8.25 percent of

not in it.

participants detained for their pro-

But the nonprofit group that

ceedings were granted relief com-

manages the program said cases are

pared with 6.33 percent of those not

significantly more likely to be com-

in the program. And 50 percent of

pleted faster and called on Congress

immigrants in the program had legal

to investigate before adopting the

counsel compared with 55 percent of

results. It said the Justice Depart-

those not in the program, the report

ment review had "insurmount-

found.

able" flaws, including that it failed

Advocates hold group sessions

to include pending cases, and that

with immigrants in detention to

skewed results.

Honduran immigrant Patricia Lozano waits with her son Diego at the bus station in McAllen, Texas, on Saturday, June 23, 2018. provide an overview of deportation

The Legal Orientation Program

proceedings and to offer individ-

began in 2003 with the idea that

manages the program through a contract the institute says.

ual case orientation. The program is

access to legal counsel would help cases with the New York-based Vera Institute of The review , obtained by The Associated designed to help immigrants make more

move faster and proceedings become fairer. Justice.

Press on Wednesday, found that detained informed decisions and to complete cases

The Justice Department, which oversees The program helps more than 50,000 immigrants in the program were more more quickly, according to the immigration

the country's immigration court system, people in immigration detention each year, likely to be allowed to stay in the country courts' website.

LATIN AMERICA

Maradona to coach soccer club in Mexico's cartel heartland

CULIACAN, Mexico (AP)

Diego Maradona, whose public battles with cocaine made him soccer's poster child for the perils of substance abuse, is setting up camp in Mexico's drug cartel heartland as the new coach of a second-tier team. Draped in official club gear, the Argentine soccer legend arrived this weekend in Culiacan, home turf of the Sinaloa Cartel, to take over the bottom-dwelling Dorados in what some describe as a publicity stunt for the team and a last-ditch effort to resurrect a career marred by drugs and antics. Maradona, 57, is a big fish for a littleknown team founded just 15 years ago. He will reportedly earn $150,000 a month to coach a team where players complain of missed paychecks. A Dorados club representative could not be reached to confirm or deny the salary or missed payments. Tom Marshall, who covers Mexican soccer for ESPN sports network, said the question floating among fans is whether the Maradona hire is part of a long-

term plan to raise the prospects of the

with uneven results. He led the Argen-

Dorados or an `'ego trip'' for the owners,

tine national team to the quarterfinals

the Tijuana branch of the politically con-

in the 2010 World Cup before notching

nected Hank family which also owns

stints with the Al Wasl and Al-Fujairah

casinos and horse racetracks?

squads in the United Arab Emirates. He

Few expect Maradona to succeed in

accepted a role as honorary president

the post. Many anticipate an inevitable

for the Belarus premier team Dinamo

clash of personalities.

Brest in July before promptly departing

`'Is this kind of a joke?'' Marshall won-

for Argentina.

dered. `'Is this making Mexican football

But Maradona has gotten more atten-

look a bit ridiculous?''

tion recently for his behavior as a spec-

The gig marks a return to the country

tator at Argentine matches than as a

where Maradona scored one of the most In this September 8, 2018 file photo provided by Prensa coach. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia,

controversial goals in soccer history Club Dorados de Sinaloa, Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona launched his middle fingers during Argentina's World Cup quarter- Maradona walks through the airport in Culiacan, Mexico. into the air after Argentina bested

final against England in 1986. Photos

Maradona struggled openly with drugs Nigeria and was captured on video

and TV replays showed Maradona's hand for more than a decade after FIFA briefly appearing seriously inebriated in the

helping the ball into the net. He attributed banned him for testing positive for cocaine stands. At another match, he apparently

the assist to the `'Hand of God.''

in 1991. He again tested positive for drug pulled his eyes into slants while gazing at a

The match 32 years ago exemplified use during the 1994 World Cup and was South Korean soccer fan.

Maradona's theatrics both on and off the subsequently denied entry by the United Culiacan locals are hopeful that Mara-

field. Some consider him to be the greatest States, leading him to seek drug rehabili- dona's off-field tomfoolery won't interfere

player to have ever played the sport. But he tation treatment in Cuba. He was hospi- with his ability to lead the Dorados.

is also prone to outlandish outbursts, pro- talized in 2000 and again in `04 for heart `'We all make mistakes and we all

fanity-laced tirades and public debauch- problems blamed on cocaine.

deserve a second chance,'' says Culiacan

ery.

The soccer great began coaching in 1994 resident Jose Luis Morales.

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RELIGION

Vatican promises `clarifications' to pope cover-up claims

VATICAN CITY (AP)

The Vatican is preparing the "necessary clarifications" about accusations that top Vatican officials including Pope Francis covered up the sexual misconduct of a now-disgraced American ex-cardinal, Francis' top advisers said Monday. In a statement, Francis' nine cardinal advisers expressed their "full solidarity" with the pope over the scandal, which has thrown his papacy into crisis. The cardinals, who are meeting at the Vatican this week, said they were aware that "the Holy See is working on formulating the potential and necessary clarifications." Francis has refused to respond to the 11-page document published Aug. 26 by the retired ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano. Vigano named more than two dozen current and former Vatican and U.S. officials and accused them of knowing about and covering up for ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexu-

ally molesting and harassing

minors as well as adults.

Specifically,

Vigano

accused Francis of reha-

bilitating McCarrick from

canonical sanctions imposed

on him by Pope Benedict XVI

in 2009 or 2010.

The Vatican has known

since at least 2000 that

McCarrick slept with semi-

narians.

Francis removed McCar-

rick as cardinal in July follow-

ing accusations he groped a

teenage altar boy in the 1970s,

a canonical crime that could

result in him being defrocked.

Francis' refusal to imme-

diately respond to Viga-

no's claims has frustrated

many Catholics in the U.S.,

who were already outraged In this August 22, 2018 file photo, Pope Francis is caught in pensive mood during his weekly general audience at the Vatican. that McCarrick's penchant

for seminarians and young

That outrage has been compounded by than 1,000 children by some 300 priests

priests was apparently an open secret in the revelations of the Pennsylvania grand over 70 years, while bishops covered up for

some Catholic circles.

jury report, detailing the abuse of more them.

COMMUNITY

Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition looking for artists

RICHLAND, Washington

If you are an immigrant or first-generation artist, we want you! TriCities Immigrant Coalition (TCIC) is calling all artists from varied cultures and backgrounds and all mediums to be a part of an exciting opportunity to share with our community the vast talent you all possess. Beginning on October 20th, with an opening free to the public, and running through October 28th, chosen artists will display their pieces at Monarcha Winery at Columbia Gardens in Kennewick. The exhibit will consist of portraits of immigrants and their stories, videos of immigrants' stories and original art by immigrants. There is no charge for artists to be a part of the exhibit. It will also provide

a chance for artists to potentially sell their art.

To apply for consideration, send three digital photos of original art and a brief biography to Tricitieswaimmigrantcoalition@ . Selection will be done by a panel of art professionals and community representatives.

For more information, contact Marsha Stipe, co-chair TCIC at marshastipe@ or Philippa Sonnichsen, co-chair TCIC at philippasonnichsen@. For Spanish call: Gabriel Portugal (509)420-0596. Deadline for submission is September 30, 2018. "The Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition is a non-partisan community-based group coming together to support, educate and interact with our community about immigration issues."

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