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The Latino Voices Project seeks to encourage greater understanding and respect of Latino values among Americans, and to ensure that Latinos have a greater voice in the media of the Information Age. A cornerstone of the Latino Voices Project is the production of a rich tapestry of life stories which engage the younger generation in a quest to document the wisdom and experience of the older generation, revealing their struggles, sacrifices, character values and lessons, which inspire youth to address their own challenges. One of the goals of the Project is to encourage Latino youth to overcome the challenges they face in school and life, in order to overcome the California high school dropout crisis which these young people are disproportionately affected by. Since 2005, the Latino Voices Project has worked with hundreds of participants in the Central Valley. Partners including the Digital Clubhouse Network and the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation share the vision to build Latino Legacy into a statewide project. For more information on Latino Voices contact: Fresno Region MaryJane Skellerup This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 559-445-0015 Sacramento Region Rodolfo Vazquez, Latino Voices Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 916-285-1816
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The mission the Latino Voices is to empower Latino youth and families to honor their cultural heritage and to play an active role in shaping their future by expressing their history, cultural perspectives and insights through the power of digital media.