Go Tejano Day

Justice Department Called Into Go Tejano Day Dispute

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WORDS OF A WARRIOR - Little Joe

Many great thanks and kudos to many fine people who showed courage and support for a just and noble cause concerning issues with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The awesome leadership displayed by Houston officials, community leaders, radio personalities, and event coordinators concluded a three part protest series that brought out families and friends, young and old, all together in a great spirit of unity and pride.See more great photos by clicking here!

So many to name, but I proudly acknowledge Senator Mario Gallegos, Ret. Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Ben Mendez – Chairman/VIVE Tejano-Houston, Communication and Contact Person and many other hats worn by Ruben Cubillos – Cofounder VIVE Tejano, and of course the musical stars, my compas, Ruben Ramos and Roberto Pulido.The press conference held in Houston February 26th was way beyond our expectations in number of attendance and effectiveness.

The rally in Jones Plaza in Houston on March 9th was a sight to see and wonderful experience of the heart. Well produced with attendance beyond capacity and an afternoon filled with love, joy, fun and pride for all, with great speakers at the podium. To my band La Familia and its leader, Tom Cruz, QUE CHINGONES SON!!The protest rally on March 16th, in front of the Reliant Stadium on Go Tejano Day ending with yet another press conference was indescribably fantastic!! Grandparents, grandchildren, amigos, amigas, compadres, comadres, mamaces, papaces, hermonos, hermanas and todos los movidos! A total display of nuestra cultura, nuestra tradicion, nuestra gente and nuestra familia, all bound and united by the love for nuestra musica!! Musica Chicana/Tejana!! What an incredible day of uplifting spirit, and cultural pride. Viva la gente! Way to go Tejanos, you made us proud!

In closing I say to you, I hope that in my lifetime I have done something inspiring and beneficial for the “greater good” of all people worthy enough to inspire others. I deeply believe that through love for one another and good deeds, humanity should be revered and remembered forever.

I humbly remain tu amigo y servidor, (your friend and servant),

Jose Maria de Leon Hernandez
Little Joe

New Protest Rally planned for this Sunday!

Sunday, March 16th at 2 p.m. Bring yourself and all of your friends as we show our support for Tejano music. We’ll meet at the corner of Kirby and 610 in Houston (Click here for a map). Come and be a part of a history making event with LOS TRES AMIGOS!:

• Ruben Ramos
• Robert Pulido
• Little Joe Hernandez

We’re calling all community leaders, Tejano musicians and supporters come show your support for Tejano music in ONE VOICE! Let the words of honor and respect be heard loud and clear ¬°VIVE Tejano! This coming Sunday, March 16th 2 p.m. we will show that Tejano music lives in Houston.

The Pictures Say it All!

Here are some pics from the VIVE Tejano Protest Rally held March 9th. The next Rally will be very soon, stay tuned.

Where were you when Tejanos stood up for their culture and music? See more Pics at LeftyRay.com

Tejanos taking action for cuture, tradition and music

Goals and actions described below reflect strategies formulated to produce favorable changes at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo ‚ÄúGO TEJANO DAY‚Äù. Concerned Houston Tejano citizens recently organized (under VIVE Tejano-Houston) to discuss strategic support from Tejano musicians, elected Officials and other mainstream music/entertainment organizations addressing miscalculation by Houston Rodeo officials on the No Tejano Music at “GO TEJANO DAY” issue.TEJANO GOALS SET FOR HOUSTON RODEO

1. Award greater number of scholarships to Tejanos/Hispanics (Largest group per capita)
2. Incorporate Tejano/Hispanic individual at the Executive Committee Level of governing group (equal representation)
3. Retain event title, as is “Go Tejano Day” while building greater awareness of Tejano music & culture
4. Expand role of “Go Tejano Committee” in the entertainment selection process
5. Pay parity for Tejano music artists
6. 6. Increase Hispanic themed days/events at the Houston Rodeo

Tejano Tardeada Sunday March 9th, 2-6 p.m.

TEJANOS SAY ¬°YA BASTA! ENOUGH!

From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.- Cesar Chavez IF YOU DO NOTHING FOR TEJANO MUSIC THIS WEEK, PLEASE CLICK ON THE URL BELOW AND LISTEN TO THE MESSAGE DELIEVERED ON FEBRUARY 27TH BY LITTLE JOE ON KXTN SAN ANOTNIO & TEJANO 980 HOUSTON DURING THE JONNY RAMIREZ SHOW.http://kxtn.com/KXTN-107-5-Exclusive-Little-Joe-Interview/1728408THIS MAN‚ÄôS PASSION FOR THE TEJANO CULTURE, ITS MUSIC AND ITS FUTURE REFLECTS THE DESIRE TO UNITE ALL PEOPLE IN ONE VOICE. LISTEN TO THE WORDS OF REASON & TRUTH, SAID WITH GREAT CONFICTION TO STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT. THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT — THAT TIME IS NOW.WE INVITE EVERYONE TO JOIN VIVE TEJANO-HOUSTON TO SHOW SOLIDARITY IN DEFENDING THE DEVALUATION OF A PROUD CULTURE AND ITS MUSIC BY HOUSTON RODEO OFFICIALS. ‚ÄúGO TEJANO DAY‚Äù IS A HOUSTON TRADITION WHICH MUST NOT CHANGE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. VIVE TEJANO-HOUSTON IS LOOKING FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION, DONATION, AND SUPPORT. TEJANO MUSIC IS ABOUT TO CHANGE BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE WORKING TOGETHER, ORGANIZING THEMSELVES TO SOLVE MANY PROBLEMS WHICH NEED ATTENTION. SETTING HIGHER STANDARDS, SHARING GREATER COMMUNICATION AND MAINTAINING TEJANO MUSIC‚ÄôS AUTHENTICITY ARE CRITCAL IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEJANO TALENT. THE NEXT GENERATION WILL HAVE A FOOT PRINT TO GUIDE THEM TOWARD PROSPERITY! ¬° ADELANTE TODOS!