50th Chicano Moratorium Committee

08/29/2025

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Join us this Saturday for this year’s 55th Year commemoration of the 1970 Chicano Moratorium East LA! March and Rally from Atlantic Park to Salazar Park:
Saturday, August 30, 2025, march begins at 10 am.
Assembly begins: 8:30 am at Atlantic Park (Atlantic Blvd & 6th St., LA). Parking available at East LA College Stadium; Bus shuttles begin at 8 am to 10 am from the East LA College Stadium to the march starting point at Atlantic Park.
March begins: 10 am, south on Atlantic Blvd to Whittier Blvd., west 2 miles to Ruben Salazar Park (Whittier Blvd & Ditman Ave); Bus shuttles from Salazar Park to ELAC parking lot, returns begin at 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Rally/Program: 12 noon at Salazar Park—- Vendor Booths, Speakers, Music, Food.
Hope to see you there!
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08/25/2025

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Repost from Hilda Solis, 8/31/24: Joined the 54th Anniversary Chicano Moratorium commemoration at East L.A. College this afternoon where we remembered a pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights and social justice. Those in attendance honored the bravery of those who stood up against injustice and violence. Their courage inspires us to continue the fight for equality and to recognize the contributions and struggles of the Chicano community. Let’s unite in reflection and action, ensuring their legacy endures.

10/18/2024

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Gloria Arellanes - Statement of the 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee on the loss of Co-Chair Emeritus
With heavy hearts and thoughts of appreciation, we share the journey to the ancestors of our long time Adelita in struggle, Grandma Gloria Arellanes, who has transcended beyond to the spiritual world on the eve of celebrating International Indigenous Day 2024.
From the days of her high school experience Gloria helped lead the E.L.A. “Blow outs” in 1968, a mass movement for student rights and better relations in education, becoming an original member of the Brown Berets and encouraged equity for women by founding Las Adelitas de Aztlan, and organized the first E.L.A. Barrio Free Clinic (1969), while leading the anti-war protests as an original member of the first Chicano Moratorium Committee. Her spiritual energy led her to become an activist in the Indigenous rights movement, particularly supporting and advocating for her Tongva Tribe and all other indigenous groups in the Americas.
In 2020, upon the anniversary and formation of the 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee celebrating the August 29, 1970 E.L.A. Anti-war actions, she joined with Rosalio Munoz and many veterans of the Chicano Civil Rights movement as Co-Chairperson emeritus of the 50th CMC in Los Angeles.
Gloria committed to continue as an elder mentor and promoter of peace with resolution, as featured during our annual commemoration this August 31, 2024 at E.L.A.C. in a video presentation with a land acknowledgment to introduce our program. This year the 50th CMC established the first educational scholarship program in the name of our 50th CMC, honoring Gloria Arellanes and Chicano Journalist Ruben Salazar, in partnership with the ELAC Scholarship Foundation to be launched in Spring 2025.
Gloria Arellanes will be remembered for many generations in spirit, Gloria presente!
Please visit our website: www.50thchicanomoratorium.org for the full statement.

08/31/2024

Core Committee members of the 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee have been working hard to prepare for this year’s 54th annual commemoration of the Chicano Moratorium which will be held at East Los Angeles College! August 31, 2024. Ready to rock and roll! Looking forward to a great celebration.

07/13/2024

Saturday July 20 Fundraiser at LATC—-Join Us!
We cordially invite you to our Fundraiser on July 20 at LATC for a Screening of the film ‘Requiem 29’ followed by a panel discussion & reception (See details on flyer). Scan the QR code on flyer to purchase tickets, or go to Eventbrite “Requiem 29 Screening 50th Chicano Moratorium.”
Much needed funds will go towards this year’s 54th Annual Commemoration of August 29, 1970, which will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 11 am-4 pm in the East LA College Auditorium—-Mark your Calendars! This year’s event promises to be another vibrant celebration honoring our culture and history, featuring music, dance, theater and more, with the theme of World Peace. This is a free family event open to the community.
Each year our Core Committee, re-established in 2020 as the 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee, continues the tradition of struggle, change, and service for a future of peace, education and justice for all. We are an anti-war movement, dedicated to education, social justice and civil and human rights.
Even if you can’t attend the fundraiser, you may donate via Zelle: 505-205-4079 or Venmo or by going to our website: 50thchicanomoratorium.org. Also, please share flyer on your social media!
Looking forward to seeing you soon! La Lucha Sigue🔥👌🏽💯

05/04/2024

On May 1st, and everyday, we stand in unity and solidarity with all working communities on International Workers Day. May 1st is our holiday to honor the Chicago martyrs, stand in solidarity, and, continue the struggles against capitalism, fascism, and imperialism. Today, we honor those who have risked their jobs and lives as essential workers, those fighters and organizers for union organization, immigrant rights, and the new generation fighting against fascism world-wide.

03/15/2024

Hello Community 👋🏼 Join us next Friday, March 22nd from 12PM-3PM at East Los Angeles College ( ) to hear from author Jimmy Santiago Baca ( ). He is the author of the Chicano film, Blood In Blood Out, and the book 'A Place to Stand'. See the flyer for more details and see you there 💯

08/09/2023

The 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee, in conjunction with the E.L.A. Farmers Market, is staging the “Adelitas in the Movement” commemoration at our annual event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Belvedere Park Amphitheater on the E.L.A. Civic Center grounds, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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This year we are presenting a tribute & commemoration to “Las Adelitas of the Movement”, featuring women activist and leaders during the Chicano Civil Rights & Moratorium struggle. The event will include vendors, E.L.A. Farmers Market, entertainment featuring “Trio Los Dados”, and, a special appearance of the early years “Little Willie G. – The Original Voice of Thee Midniters”.
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We are asking for donations from the many organizations, political leaders, and supporters for our efforts to sustain this annual event in recognition of Aug. 29, 1970. We are a non-profit 501c4 education & community-based committee, guided by volunteer activist from the 1960’s & 70’s.
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Our web site can be viewed by visiting the link on our bio ✊🏽

11/08/2022

The office of Supervisor Hilda L Solis invites you to celebrate Veteran’s Day with a ceremony and resource fair on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 10am to 1pm at Eugene A Obregon Park. Food distribution and free taco plate until supplies last.

11/08/2022

Jorge H Rodriguez writes "About Those 'LA Audio Tapes' and How to Heal Los Angeles: We Have Questions" on The Stansbury Forum.

Read the rest of Jorge H Rodriguez’s story About Those “LA Audio Tapes” and How to Heal Los Angeles: We Have Questions on The Stansbury Forum.

09/27/2022

50 Years of Challenges, Accomplishments, and the Continuing Quest for Educational Equity. LEAD Summit XI is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2022.

09/18/2022

Stranger in the Mirror premieres September 24th & 25th at CASA 0101 Theater.