(J.C. De Vera, Avis Atkins, Divya Sundar, Alexis Dennis, Chanelle Pearson)

We are excited to welcome 5 new Academy Fellows to the Greenlining family! These dynamic leaders are currently engaging in policy and advocacy work on many of the issues that are impacting communities of color.

Click here to learn more about these extraordinary young advocates! Learn more about the Fellows Program and how you can be part of next years fellows cohort! Click here to learn how to apply!

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Yesterday The United States Department of Justice moved to block the AT&T-T-Mobile merger. The US DOJ stated that “Unless this merger is blocked, competition and innovation will be reduced, and consumers will suffer.” To read the full statement CLICK HERE

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“Futbol to me is more than scoring goals and winning trophies, it is my social tool that I can use to influence injustice.” Ulises De La Cruz, World Cup Star and Community Hero

Greenlining would like to introduce you to Betty Bastidas, an Ecuadorian American filmmaker based in Brooklyn NY. Last week Greenlining hosted a screening of her film, DreamTown, a project that Betty has been working on for over 4 years. We were instantly compelled to help spread the word. Betty has already raised $8,412 but won’t see a penny of that if she doesn’t reach her goal of $40,000 in 13 days! Please read Betty’s message below andPREVIEW THE FILM at http://kck.s/dreamtowndoc
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) needs to hear from you at a public hearing on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Culver City – Marina B, located at 5990 Green Valley Circle in Culver City. At the public hearing you can express your concerns and tell the CPUC that you cannot support the merger unless important questions are answered. Forward this message to a friend in Los Angeles
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CPUC Hosts Public Hearing on Proposed AT&T/T-Mobile Merger July 7th

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) needs to hear from you at a public hearing on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the CPUC Auditorium located at 505 Van Ness Ave in San Francisco. At the public hearing, you can tell the CPUC that you cannot support the merger unless important questions are answered. To learn more about this and other public hearings and workshops at the CPUC please click here

As you have undoubtedly heard, AT&T has announced a deal to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion. If approved, the new company would have 130 million wireless subscribers, making it the largest wireless carrier in the country. The CPUC is investigating the potential impact of the proposed merger on California’s consumers and communities. For more information about the merger click here

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Health insurance premiums for families rose 131%, while the general rate of inflation increased just 28% during the same period, according to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Dear Greenlining Health & Business Leaders,

AB 52 (Feuer) passed the Assembly Thursday in a 45 to 28 vote! While this is a huge victory we still have a tough battle ahead as the bill now moves to the Senate!
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Greenlining & TURN Co-Host Community Forum on Proposed AT&T Merger

Dear Greenlining Community,

As you have undoubtedly heard, AT&T announced a deal last month to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion. The new entity would have 130 million wireless subscribers, making it the largest wireless carrier in the country.  If approved, the deal will have major implications for California’s consumers and communities. Links to some of the media coverage below.
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The Greenlining Institute proudly presents “Mapping Our Future: Drawing Lines that Matter!” – a 4 minute video about Redistricting in 2011 and what’s at stake for communities of color in California. We invite you to view the film and please share it with your networks. Our hope is that this short film will inspire you to join us for one of our many community events listed below!
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CalHFA “Keep Your Home California” Information Session With Keynote Speaker Assemblymember Mike Eng

Please join Greenlining to learn about the new $2 billion “Keep Your Home California” program funded by the U.S. Treasury Department on March 2, 2011 from 12-2pm at 2301 Mission Street, Plaza Adelante, San Francisco, CA. To view map Click Here

In attendance will be our keynote speaker Assemblymember Mike Eng (D-Monterey Park), Chair of the Assembly Committee for Banking and Finance, and representatives from CalHFA and the major servicers. This will give community leaders and homeowners the opportunity to talk about CalHFA, and how it can be accessed and utilized by lenders and consumers.

For more information on CalHFA and its programs Click Here
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