Thoughts on Remembering Marcelo Lucero
Saturday, November 7th was the one year anniversary of Marcelo Lucero's death. He was murdered by seven Patchogue High School Students for being of a different color. They beat him and they stabbed him during one of their weekly "beaner jumping" outings. Read thoughts about the vigil, racism in Long Island and the strength of the Lucero family.
Posted Nov 9 2009 - 1:36pm by LongIslandFNB
Vigil in Memory of Marcelo Lucero, Tomorrow at 6pm
The following is a letter of invitation to the vigil of Marcelo Lucero, this Saturday at 6pm, from his family. If you'd like to learn more about Marcelo Lucero or what is occurring out in Suffolk County you can read the Southern Poverty Law Center Report: Climate of Fear or find more on this event, Vigil in Memory of Marcelo Lucero.
Posted Nov 6 2009 - 1:40pm by LongIslandFNB
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Vigil in Memory of Marcelo LuceroMy family’s wish is to create a new environment of peace and unity for our community. We would like to invite members of all communities to share in the vigil in memory of my dear brother, Marcelo Lucero, on Saturday November 7 at 6pm next to the train station where he lost his life. |
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Southern Poverty Law Center Report: Climate of FearLess than one year ago, on Nov. 8, 2008, Marcelo Lucero, an Ecuadorian immigrant, was murdered in the town of Patchogue, N.Y. The killing, police say, was carried out by a gang of teenagers who called themselves the Caucasian Crew and it highlighted a growing national problem — violent hatred directed at all suspected undocumented immigrants, Latinos in particular. |
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Vigil in Memory of Marcelo LuceroWe would like to invite members of all communities to share in the vigil in memory of my dear brother, Marcelo Lucero, on Saturday November 7 at 6pm next to the train station where he lost his life. ~ En Solidarity, Joselo Lucero and family When:
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 6:00pm - 7:30pmWhere:
Patchogue,
NY
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