john delloro

21st century enlightenment

The purpose of an education

On Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Viewpoint Conference Room in Ackerman Union, UCLA Samahang Pilipino celebrated what would have been Manong Larry Itliong’s 97th birthday. Alumni had an opportunity to share some remarks; this is an abridged version of mine. I have a reflection and a challenge. Both are fitting with the economy being … Continue reading »

Scent of Grapes: Pilgrimage notes on the 45th anniversary of the ’65 Delano Grape Strike

The Los Angeles City Council last week adopted a Resolution acknowledging the 45th anniversary of the historic Delano Grape Strike started on September 8, 1965. Picture by Jonny Itliong. . That strike was led by Larry Itliong, Pete Velasco, Philip Veracruz and other Filipino labor leaders who organized themselves into the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) AFL-CIO. … Continue reading »

A significant life: A eulogy for John Delloro

Here’s the brief eulogy I gave for my friend John Delloro, Filipino American labor and community leader on Saturday, June 12 at the San Fernando Mission Rey Church, Mission Hills, California. I share the prepared version; some parts were unintentionally omitted during the actual delivery. John loved music, and one of the songs that captured … Continue reading »

In memoriam: JOHN DELLORO, labor and thought leader

In the few months that elapsed since my last post, a few major personal life events have occurred. One, in fact, just happened yesterday, June 5, 2010 — the passing of a great friend, John Delloro. As the news of his untimely death reverberates through the ethernet and the communities he touched, I am reminded … Continue reading »