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Hero: Dad

Athletic

Silly

Joyful

Rhythmic

Creative

Problem solver

Giver

Loving

Topic: Youth Mentorship

Not everyone has access to career/professional resources to help guide their journey in life. “It’s not what you know but who you know”

This is even more true in communities that are on the bottom side of the wealth gap.

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Intentional conversations where they feel safe

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Interview and record him, do a documentary as his last film.

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My hero was born in Havana, Cuba as the eldest child of four. She was a first generation immigrant in the US and embodied warmth, bravery, and creative problem solving. She was committed to building community and leading with love. She dedicated her life to serving others and taught me the importance of immigrant rights, education, accesible healthcare and more.

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I want to attend her policy forums, And workshop offerings to dive deeper into her curriculum.

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I wonder what every day is like, the small specific moments that make the tapestry of their life

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If Rocky had a 9th movie, would he be fighting ICE

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I wonder how this topic can be promoted to support inclusivity instead of being attacked as a devising study by folks who are unwilling to learn or or repair harm their privilege causes.

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Hero: Father Greg Boyle

Issue: social/restorative justice

G founded Homeboy Industries

G discovered that healing from trauma is the crucial first step in transformation.

G reaches how to be the hero of your own story, to love who you are

G provides tangible career readiness and workforce skills and teaches folks how to open their own.

Don’t get me started on social justice, in a nutshell, it all boils down to systemic racism,

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-having an actual interview with him and asking the questions rather than just have informal conversations

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Interview the hero. Interview the family, friends, staff, clients, alumni in their circle.

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I will watch his movies again.

I will network with programs, organizations, and even people trying to find the way to resolve this issue.

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Topic:Therapy and education to children of addicts.

Community Server and Educator

Understanding trauma responses and creating outlets for learning and managing them.

Blockage in memory based on trauma.

Accessible forums with accurate information so people can educate themselves for free.

Having a support system that reflects the person.

Being an active listener and not immediately resulting to problem solving.

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They are using their lived experiences to empower and uplift youth

The age of 18-25 are vulnerable ages for youth navigating the world. They have lost the stability and structure of school institutions and are expected to be an adult without knowing how to be an adult

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Rocky And my father

Field workers

Pesticides

Inequalities

Pay

Ice raids

Fighting for rights

Getting knocked down

Standing back up

Hard work, dedication

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-how does he manage all of the hate that is thrown at him by people on the other side of the aisle.

-does he fear for his safety/life

-what’s next when it comes to his career and advocating for others

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Intersectionality is a way for people to show up as their full self

At its core:

-It’s talks about the importance of recognizing that the human experience is a nuanced journey that depends on how different parts of your identity intersect and either give you privilege or are marginalized.

Race , gender, class, and race others isms can overlap and compound to create to create unique experiences of discrimination

Kimberley Crenshaw is a leader and pioneer of this topic and founded an institute that addresses this.

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What drives the endless passion and giving spirit? How is her well so full, to constantly be supporting others?

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-State representative in Arizona

-Democratic leader for state reps

-Degrees from various prestigious universities

-negative stigma in the government regarding immigrants

-communities are living in fear

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Sailor Moon - Serena

wants to fight “evil” in local communities

has a cat that helps her by providing tools involving magic

is willing to fight even when she is scared

Cares about her friend’s safety

Cares about the safety of the local community

Topic

- free creative resources available to the community

Prop 28 provides funding for arts and music in schools. There are challenges when it comes to accessing/utilizing the funds due to the complicated rules and teacher shortages.

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My hero, Jane Goodall, was a quiet giant. She inspired me to move with intention and purpose and not worry about who noticed.

My mission is to help youth and teens to address the fears that hold them

Back from accessing their fullest potential.

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Would he rather have a team to help him out.

I wonder how immigration issues will be resolved and if new polices will be created to go against what has been done to the community.

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Long tenured industry staff.

Students who are experiencing the programs.

Industry experts.

Legislation and grant documents.

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My hero is Wonder Woman. Strength. Helped others. Empowering. Symbol of Beauty at the time.

Housing. There has been recently approved Emergency Rent Relief Funding for Families impacted that are to ensure thousands more aren't on the streets. Board of Supervisors, Lindsey Horvath and others have passed the Emergency Relief Funding in the millions.

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Immigrant from Honduras, mother, college graduate, masters in public administration, associate executive director, giving, nurturer, work ethic, heart for community, example for staff & clients.

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What’s students or staff can be the hero of the story?

What is the history behind this funding and how can that story be used in advocacy.

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I know Batman has no powers, gives mercy, and cares for his city.

I know my topic has affected many communities mainly in LA, the immigration issues happening in our country have put fear into families, affected their work, and even affected the youth.

Daniel Sandoval.

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watch their interviews

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How do they have the time and balance regular life as they pursue and stay involved ?

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That they are immersed in this area always learning , presenting and speaking on the issue in various arenas . Always trying to soak conversation and add value .

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the federal government has laid off the the workers responsible for managing 21stcclc funding

This funds a lot of our high school programs in California

The future of the programs could be in jeopardy

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Response

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What else might you want to learn? Write down as many questions as you can.

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Write down SPECIFIC sources to find information:

- The Hero Themselves (if alive)

- Hero or Topic Experts

- Titles of Books

- Specific Websites

- Specific Libraries

- Specific Databases

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Jot down notes on the key information you already have.

- Facts about my hero.

- Facts about my topic.

- Possible issues/problems/conflict within the topic