LAREDO LULAC

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HAPPY 4TH
JULY!
BE SAFE! MAS LATER, WALTER

Mimi Lozano
mimilozano@somosprimos.com
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Dear primos, friends, and readers:
On July 4th, we will all be celebrating the birth of our country. As Latinos we should take great
pride in our mestizo ancestors who formed the foundation, "the roots" of the nation, 500 years
exploring, riding on the backs of their horses.and settling throughout the Americas.
April 10th, 2008, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan bill to make the vision of a
National Museum of the American Latino a reality. As we know the Latino museum has not
become a physical reality. Sadly, it appears, the direction has been to simply produce a virtual
online museum.
However, in 2008, I met Robin Collins who gave me hope. She has real, physical, concrete
evidence, living reality of the Spanish/Mexico contributions to development of the United States
in . . . a herd of unique horses in Madera, California.
The DNA of these horse have been studied by universities both in California and Texas,
substantiating the entry into the Americas of Spanish horses and their continual presence since
then.
Since January of this year, in every issue of Somos Primos I have included information on the

importance of the Iberian horse/Wilbur-Cruce under the SPAR initiative, the Spanish Presence in
Americas Roots.
In this issue you will read about CAREM, A.C. binational effort to trace the Corridor Stories of
Baja and Alta California, in collaboration of a UNESCO, World Heritage Initiative. The goal to
identify Camino Real de las Californias as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As readers you know that Somos Primos has been online for 17 years. I have never requested or
asked for funds for Somos Primos. My mission has always been to promote the good, positive
accomplishments of our community. Last month was the first time that I ask for support and it
was for the Heritage Discovery Center and Robin. To those who responded, thank you very
much.
Robin Collins, who is not Latino, long ago recognized the nobility, character and usual
intelligence of this specific breed. For 26 years she has been dedicated, telling their story to all
who would listen. Robin has never received any grants or funds. Relying on her own resources,
Robin has cared for the need of her "ponies", 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Because of the
drought in California, the herd which has now reached 65 can no longer use natural greenery to
feed on. It costs approximately $5,000. a month.
Robin, in great despair said, If the Hispanic community does not invest in preserving these
Iberian horses, there will be no recourse but to disband this rare genetic resource, inevitably
resulting in the gradual disappearance of these distinct, valuable Iberian horses and a terrible loss
of a unique scientific opportunity to study them.
I feel that through DNA research, these horses will greatly clarify the age of exploration,
evidence and proof of the contributions made by our Spanish explorers . . with their horses, our
ancestors, and will finally receive the respect due them.
Adapted quickly, our indigenous ancestors added the Spanish horse to their communities. To the
indigenous the horse became "big dog," their other four-footed companion. The Spanish,
indigenous, and horse together shaped the Americas, and profoundly affecting the entire world.
That is our history. That is the history of the United States.
This morning I received another bit of information which I found fun and fascinating.
Robin Collin's birthday is July 4th!!! How about that . . . Send Robin a Happy Birthday
message that you care.
The history of the Iberian horse is our history.
Please help save them, and our history which is embedded in their DNA.
Any donation, even a dollar would be appreciated. Thank you . . . Mimi

Heritage Discovery Center, The HDC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

Partner with Robin Lea Collins, go to www.ranchodelsueno.com,
and send a donation through Paypal or mail to: 40222 Millstream, Madera, 93636.

For further information, contact:

Delia Gonzalez Huffman 317-416-7234 fromhuffman@gmail.com
Robin Collins 559-868-8681 hdcranchodelsueno@gmail.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNITED STATES
Joe Lopez Dismantling a Texas Myth
Story of a famous Laredoan to be made into a film by Judith Rayo
Matador: Hero's Journey, The Life And Times Of Gus C. Garcia by Isidro Aguirre
Granada Hills, CA Charter High School wins national Academic Decathlon again by Carla
Rivera
Third time Anaheim High School, CA Receives ILC Program National Grant!
How I learned to Be Proud of Having Mexican Immigrant Parents by Alvaro Huerta, Ph.D.
Mercy Bautista-Olvera Story
Ranking de pases por nmero de hablantes y de nativos del espaol
Massive mural in Santa Ana, California four years in the making, sheds light on MexicanAmerican history
Laguna Beach, CA to monitor thrice-damaged sculpture honoring 9/11 victims by Bryce
Alderton
Take Action: Army cancels Christian speaker at atheist's request
Seven year old told he can not share Bible verses with friends on school grounds
As venture capital dries up, tech start-ups discover frugality by Tracey Lien
Hispanic Market Stats
Mendez vs. segregation: 70 years later, famed case 'isn't just about Mexicans. It's about
everybody coming together'
Tour of historical spots helps Mendez education efforts
Melon strike 50 years ago in Starr County sparked Chicano movement in Texas
Is Javier Palomarez the Most Influential Man in American Politics?
HERITAGE PROJECTS
Corredor Historico CAREM A.C./ Corridor Stories Report by Mimi Lozano
Heritage Discovery Center and Rancho del Sueo
Bridle-less Horses
Introducing Mustano and Francisco
HISTORIC TIDBITS
Documentary: The Alamo: the Real Story Investigates the History, Myth and Popular Culture of
Wild West
HISPANIC LEADERS
Sergeant Santiago J. Erevia
LULAC Statement on the Passing of Helen Chavez
Jesse Rodriguez shared his genealogy expertise

AMERICAN PATRIOTS
The Response by Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr.
Two Veterans received their Martin High School Diplomas, drafted while H.S. Juniors during
WWII
VA Launches Veterans Legacy Program
Lt. Commander John Waldron & Torpedo Squadron 8
The Story of "Bad Angel": Pima Air and Space Museum...
Battle of Midway: 4-7 June 1942, The Role of COMINT by Henry F. Schorreck
EARLY AMERICAN PATRIOTS
From Across the Spanish Empire Spanish Soldiers Who Helped
Win the American Revolutionary War, 1776-1783 by Leroy Martinez
SURNAMES
Genealogia de la Familia Michel por Alfredo I, Pena Perez
DNA
Why genetic research must be more diverse
First DNA from ancient Phoenician shows Europe ancestry
Scientists have discovered the British are descended from a tribe of Spanish fishermen
Extinct Humans' DNA is Helping US Today
FAMILY HISTORY
The Longoria-Chapa dynasty in South Texas and Northern Mexico
EDUCATION
Tejano Carlos E. Cansinos Memories of Migrant Farm Worker Travels in the 40s and 50s
A chance to grasp: Four Tustin High students design and build a prosthetic for Irvine seventhgrader
CSUF geology student Crystal Cortez studies special fossil as 'the shark by Angie Marcos,
Musician Daniel Lopez, Varsity Arts' Artist of the Week headed to UCI for math or engineering
major
CULTURE
Project Runway Exclusive: Layana Aguilar Reveals Gown For Disneys Elena Of Avalor
Dientes blancos
What is Mexcellent? Let Enrique Garcia Naranjo explains
Song: Somos Familia
Book: La Vaca Loca, El Torito Pinto, and The Correfoc by Jaime Cader
BOOKS AND PRINT MEDIA
The Intl Latino Book Awards: Leading In Latino Cultural Recognition by Kirk Whisler
Abuse Behind the Badge by Rosaura Torres: Personal story of survival of Domestic Violence.
Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima" to be made into an opera
El Cinco de Mayo by David Hayes-Bautista, Ph.D.
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger

Lone Star Unionism, Dissent, & Resistance: Other Sides of Civil War Edited by Jesus F. De La
Teja
ORANGE COUNTY, CA
SHHAR, July 9th: Spanish Patriots During the American Revolution and the DAR and SAR
Connection
SHHAR, June 11th: On Two Fronts: Latinos & Vietnam Photos
Students Exhibit What They've Learned About Latina Icons, by Angie Marcos, through July 31st
Almost 200 volunteers helped assist over 300 applicants for citizenship in Anaheim
Heroes Hall, Orange County, CA future veterans museum, rolls to its new home
10K California Arts Council Grant Awarded to Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble
Anaheim , California, 1887-West Center Street where Disneyland is now located.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
House of Aragon by Michael S. Perez, Chapter 20: The Robbing of the Cradle
Jose Montoya's Abundant Harvest: Works on Paper/ Works on Life, until July 17, UCLA
For the Love of Film: UCLA Film & Television Archive
CALIFORNIA
The Mexican Repatriation of the 1930s and My Family by M. Guadalupe Espinoza
View from the Bridge by Herman Sillas
NORTHWESTERN, US
Europe's Most Original Ethnic Group Transformed Culture of Idaho/ Nevada Basque Country,
U.S.A.
Photo: Wagon train is in eastern Colorado in 1880.
SOUTHWESTERN, US
Findings shed new light on
Go in Peace by Catherine Watson
Early History of Springer by Louis F. Serna
Miguel and Ernestina Soto by Mary Ann Soto Ekstrom
Tucson Birthday Event - August 19th,
Findings shed new light on 1918 Porvenir massacre
TEXAS
The original Alamo may have been found by Arden Dier
On This Day:
May 31st, 1783 -- San Antonio merchant killed by Apaches
May 28th, 1861 -- San Antonio mission reopens as Marianist training center
June 3rd, 1973 -- Bilingual instruction mandated in Texas schools
June 17th, 1897 -- First TSHA annual meeting held in Austin
Texas Genealogical College by Judge Edward Butler
Jos de Escandn, he was more of a colonizer than a conquistador by Gilberto Quezada
Mexican American Heritage, Sample Instructional Material: Proclamation 2017
San Antonio to Host First-Ever Summit on Mexican-American Studies in Texas Schools

MIDDLE AMERICA
"Rudy Padilla - from Kansas" 1967
The Early Years, Rudy Padilla from Kansas
Photo: Omaha Board of Trade in Mountains near Deadwood, April 26, 1889.
Sent by Ed. Alcantar and Eva Booher
EAST COAST
2nd Lt Heather Schmidt
AFRICAN-AMERICAN
Rosenwald Schools
National Museum of American Jewish History to Honor Julius Rosenwald
INDIGENOUS
Nine in 10 Native Americans say not offended by Washington Redskins name
Amazon Tribe Creates 500-page Traditional Medicine Encyclopedia
SEPHARDIC
In India, with the Lost Tribe of Ephraim by Rabbi Keith Flaks
May 14, 1948 Establishment of Israel: The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
ARCHAEOLOGY
Ancient Mayan observatory was used to track sun and Venus
New fossils may settle debate over 'Hobbit' people's ancestry
MEXICO
Exploring royal tombs beneath the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacn.
Mayo 28 y 29: Asociacion Estatal de Cronistas E Historiadores de Coahuila, A.C.
Bautismo del General Revolucionario Luis Alberto Guajardo Elizondo
Matrimonio del Capitn Don Andres Videgaray y Doa Mara Tomasa Crespo
CARIBBEAN REGION
A 15-year-old boy from Canada has 'discovered' a forgotten Mayan city
List of Notable Puerto Rican military personnel

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

A 91 Year-Old Peruvian Man Translated Don Quijote to Quechua
Brazilian Artist Tunga Dies at 64
Boletin de Genealogas Colombanas
Guerra Qumica y Biolgica contra los campesinos de Colombia
La Repblica Federal de Centro Amrica y los primeros franceses, 1823-1831.
OCEANIC PACIFIC
Beyond Band of Brothers Tours,

Guy Gabaldon: The Pied Piper of Saipan

Ell Itinerario Cultural del Galeon de Manila
PHILIPPINES
Miss Tourism Philippines 2016 competition: Sharyl Diana Catchillar
Return voyage: Piece of Manila in Mexico
The Filipino Surnames by Eddie AAA Calderon, Ph.D.
SPAIN
Memoria? por ngel Custodio Rebollo
Romero de Terreros por ngel Custodio Rebollo
Las Grandes Batallas de la Historia de Espana
Carlos Coloma de Saa, Soldado, Embajador y Cronista
Major victory against the BDS movement as Spanish court bans citywide Israel boycott
INTERNATIONAL
Maravilla del Mundo
The Six-Day Miracle: The 1967 War and How It Changed Israel
Children of the 1930's & 1940's "The Last Ones"
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