In this episode, we meet with our Street Vendor Organizer, Olga Flores, and Economic Justice Organizer, Jessica Alcocer, and discuss Street Vending in the Inland Empire. We go over the history of street vending, the challenges vendors face, some wins we've had in the fight, and share how you can help!

Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on street vending in the I.E. @ic4ij!

In this episode, we talk with our Executive Director, Javier Hernandez and the San Bernardino Community Resource Center Executive Director, Emilio Amaya, about how a group of people fighting for immigrant justice became a Coalition and is now celebrating FIFTEEN YEARS!

Stay up to date on social media, @sbcscinc and @ic4ij!

Interested in becoming a member? Visit bit.ly/ICIJMember

You're invited to our annual gala! Find out more information and purchase tickets here.

Introducing the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. In this episode, our host is joined by CCAEJ's Executive Director, Ana Gonzalez, and Organizing Coordinator, Joaquin Castillejos. They share how they are celebrating Earth Day and the importance of Environmental Justice in the Inland Empire.

To find out more about CCAEJ, visit ccaej.org or stay up to date on social media, @ccaej_!

Interested in volunteering with CCAEJ? Fill out this form!

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CN Bloomington Earth Day event on April 22nd. More information here!

Introducing the Shut Down Adelanto Coalition. In this episode, our hosts are joined by members of the SDA Coalition, Luis Nolasco (ACLU) and Margaret Hellerstien (free agent). They share some history of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, the mission of the Coalition, and why they personally believe the Detention Center must be shut down.

To find out more about SDA, visit shutdownadelanto.org or stay up to date on social media, @ic4ij!

Interested in receiving updates on the #ShutDownAdelanto campaign? Visit bit.ly/ICIJMember

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Attend Mr. Fraihat's fundraiser or donate online! bit.ly/fraihat

Sign these petitions to help free the LAST TWO WOMEN held at the Adelanto Detention Center:

bit.ly/freeligaya

bit.ly/freejackie

Welcome to La Coalición Podcast by the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ICIJ). In this episode, meet our hosts Jessica Alcocer, Esmeralda Santos, and Eddie Torres as they introduce the work of our Coalition, and their experiences living in the Inland Empire, and share what you can look forward to with this podcast!

To find out more about ICIJ, visit ic4ij.org or stay up to date on our socials @ic4ij!

Interested in becoming a member? Visit bit.ly/ICIJMember

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Jessica's faves: Tacos al Pastor off Indian Hill and San Bernardino St. & Nieve de Garafa from one of the vendors we work with, Eduvijes!

Esmeralda’s faves: @jupa.foods is great for catering!

Eddie’s faves: Tacos al Pastor at a stand on Gary and Grand in Pomona & Noche Dia, specifically the PEANUT BUTTER coffee!