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Programa de Inmigración permite a las familias de América Central traer a los menores en peligro a los EE.UU.
Cruz Hernández y su esposa Pabla Lobos no han visto a sus hijos desde que la pareja salió de El Salvador hace 16 años y se establecieron en Oakland.
“La verdad es que es muy difícil”, dijo Hernández en una entrevista con El Mundo. “Han sido tantos años que no veo a mis hijos. Uno de ellos era muy pequeño cuando me fui. La esperanza que tengo es poder volver a verlos”.
La familia Hernández es una de cientos de familias centroamericanas que viven en East Bay que han dejado seres queridos con el fin de buscar mejores oportunidades para sus hijos que aún viven en sus países de origen.
En los últimos años, sin embargo, países como El Salvador, Honduras y Guatemala se han convertido en lugares potencialmente mortales para ciertas poblaciones debido a la represión policial y la violencia de las pandillas generalizadas.
El International Rescue Committee (IRC) es una de las pocas agencias de reasentamiento de inmigración en el área de la bahía que trabaja con el gobierno federal para ayudar a que las familias se reúnen con los menores de edad que están siendo perseguidos en sus países de origen.
A través del programa Central American Minors (CAM), miembros de la familia que viven en los EE.UU. con los servicios de protección temporal, DACA o DAPA pueden aplicarse a traer a familiares menores de 21 años que viven en El Salvador, Honduras y Guatemala como refugiados si sus vidas están en peligro.
A principios del año, Hernández escuchó sobre el programa CAM y comenzó la aplicación para sus dos hijos a través del IRC. Él está ahora a la mitad del proceso y está a la espera de saber si sus hijos califican para el reasentamiento de refugiados.
“Hasta el momento, el proceso va bien, pero la vida de mis hijos está en peligro a causa de las pandillas en su ciudad”, dijo Hernández. “Rara vez salen de la casa, pero todavía no es suficiente.”
“Los pandilleros vienen a menudo a su casa y los amenazan si no pagan”, dijo. “También la policía es un problema. Ellos irrumpieron en la casa de mis hijos y les revolvieron todo, pensando que mis hijos eran culpables de un crimen que no cometieron”.
El caso de Hernández es uno de los cientos que el IRC ha tratado desde abril de 2015. Mientras que el proceso de solicitud es simple, el período de espera, que implica una gran cantidad de comunicación con los menores de edad, puede ser de hasta un año o más.
Hasta la fecha, el IRC ha ganado siete casos de reasentamiento.
Uno de ellos es las dos hijas de Francisco Serrano, que llegaron a San Francisco desde El Salvador a principios de junio de este año. El mes pasado, que se vieron por primera vez en 17 años.
“Nuestra situación era difícil debido a las pandillas”, dijo Serrano a El Mundo. “Una de mis hijas estudiaba en la Universidad de El Salvador y miembros de una pandilla estaban siempre acechandola.”
“No sabíamos si debíamos sacarla de la escuela porque ella siempre ha querido estudiar”, dijo Serrano. “Ella quería convertirse tanto en una maestra que seguía yendo a la escuela, mientras que en el autobús a veces las personas tratarían de robarle.”
Hernández y Serrano dijeron a El Mundo que si las familias están en situaciones similares a la de ellos, deben buscar la ayuda de las agencias de reasentamiento como el IRC.
“Sabemos que muchas familias están en esta misma situación”, dijo Hernández. “El programa CAM me ha ayudado tanto y es tan difícil tener a tus hijos tan lejos. Hay ayuda aquí para que sus hijos pueden estar aquí con ustedes”.
Para obtener más información, o si usted cree que califica, contacte con el IRC al (510) 452 – 8222. El IRC está situado en 440 W Grand Ave #500 en Oakland.
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Black Feminist Movement Mobilizes in Response to National Threats
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — More than 500 Black feminists will convene in New Orleans from June 5 through 7 for what organizers are calling the largest Black feminist gathering in the United States.

By Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent
More than 500 Black feminists will convene in New Orleans from June 5 through 7 for what organizers are calling the largest Black feminist gathering in the United States. The event, led by the organization Black Feminist Future, is headlined by activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis. Paris Hatcher, executive director of Black Feminist Future, joined Black Press USA’s Let It Be Known to outline the mission and urgency behind the gathering, titled “Get Free.” “This is not just a conference to dress up and have a good time,” Hatcher said. “We’re building power to address the conditions that are putting our lives at risk—whether that’s policing, reproductive injustice, or economic inequality.” Hatcher pointed to issues such as rising evictions among Black families, the rollback of bodily autonomy laws, and the high cost of living as key drivers of the event’s agenda. “Our communities are facing premature death,” she said.
Workshops and plenaries will focus on direct action, policy advocacy, and practical organizing skills. Attendees will participate in training sessions that include how to resist evictions, organize around immigration enforcement, and disrupt systemic policies contributing to poverty and incarceration. “This is about fighting back,” Hatcher said. “We’re not conceding anything.” Hatcher addressed the persistent misconceptions about Black feminism, including the idea that it is a movement against men or families. “Black feminism is not a rejection of men,” she said. “It’s a rejection of patriarchy. Black men must be part of this struggle because patriarchy harms them too.” She also responded to claims that organizing around Black women’s issues weakens broader coalitions. “We don’t live single-issue lives,” Hatcher said. “Our blueprint is one that lifts all Black people.”
The conference will not be streamed virtually, but recaps and updates will be posted daily on Black Feminist Future’s YouTube channel and Instagram account. The event includes performances by Tank and the Bangas and honors longtime activists including Billy Avery, Erica Huggins, and Alexis Pauline Gumbs. When asked how Black feminism helps families, Hatcher said the real threat to family stability is systemic oppression. “If we want to talk about strong Black families, we have to talk about mass incarceration, the income gap, and the systems that tear our families apart,” Hatcher said. “Black feminism gives us the tools to build and sustain healthy families—not just survive but thrive.”
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Hoover’s Commutation Divides Chicago as State Sentence Remains
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hoover was convicted of murder and running a criminal enterprise. Although some supporters describe him as a political prisoner, the legal and public safety concerns associated with his name remain substantial.

By Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent
The federal sentence for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover has been commuted, but he remains incarcerated under a 200-year state sentence in Illinois. The decision by Donald Trump to reduce Hoover’s federal time has reignited longstanding debates over his legacy and whether rehabilitation or continued punishment is warranted. The commutation drew immediate public attention after music executive Jay Prince and artist Chance the Rapper publicly praised Trump’s decision. “I’m glad that Larry Hoover is home,” said Chance the Rapper. “He was a political prisoner set up by the federal government. He created Chicago Votes, mobilized our people, and was targeted for that.”
But Hoover, the founder of the Gangster Disciples, is not home—not yet. Now in federal custody at the Florence Supermax in Colorado, Hoover was convicted of murder and running a criminal enterprise. Although some supporters describe him as a political prisoner, the legal and public safety concerns associated with his name remain substantial. “There is a divide in the Black community here,” said Chicago journalist Jason Palmer during an appearance on the Let It Be Known morning program. “Some view Hoover as someone who brought structure and leadership. Others remember the violence that came with his organization.” Palmer explained that while Hoover’s gang originally formed for protection, it grew into a criminal network responsible for extensive harm in Chicago. He also noted that Hoover continued to run his organization from state prison using coded messages passed through visitors, prompting his transfer to federal custody.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is widely considered a potential 2028 presidential contender, has not issued a statement. Palmer suggested that silence is strategic. “Releasing Hoover would create enormous political consequences,” Palmer said. “The governor’s in a difficult spot—he either resists pressure from supporters or risks national backlash if he acts.” According to Palmer, Hoover’s federal commutation does not make him a free man. “The federal sentence may be commuted, but he still has a 200-year state sentence,” he said. “And Illinois officials have already made it clear they don’t want to house him in state facilities again. They prefer he remains in federal custody, just somewhere outside of Colorado.”
Palmer also raised concerns about what Hoover’s case could signal for others. “When R. Kelly was convicted federally, state prosecutors in Illinois and Minnesota dropped their charges. If a president can commute federal sentences based on public pressure or celebrity support, others like R. Kelly or Sean Combs could be next,” Palmer said. “Meanwhile, there are thousands of incarcerated people without fame or access to public platforms who will never get that consideration.” “There are people who are not here today because of the violence connected to these organizations,” Palmer said. “That has to be part of this conversation.”
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