WHAT
PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT
THE OREGON LATINO YOUTH VIDEO PROJECT
NUESTRA VISION, NUESTRO FUTURO
OUR VISION, OUR FUTURE
Susan Castillo, Oregon State Superintendent of Public Instruction:
"I have no doubt that this project has had a profound impact on these
students. We see them discover more about themselves, celebrate and embrace
the Latino contributions to this country, and acknowledge that education
is clearly the gateway to opportunity. What an inspiring expression of
shared dreams, love of family, and great hope for the future."
Serena Cruz, Multnomah County
Commissioner:
"For too long the rich history of Latino
families in this state has received little notice. These young people
share important moments in their lives with us; moments that all ages
and backgrounds can relate to - the joy of love, family and friendship,
the pain of loss, the struggle to endure in this country, and the triumph
of achievement. We are teachers, migrant workers, dishwashers, professors,
janitors, judges and neighbors. These stories are so compelling and important
to the history of Oregon because they are us."
Edith Fuller, Librarian,
Professional Library, Portland Public Schools:
"This set of videos would be an attractive
and valuable addition to a school library collection, as an example of
excellent student work, as a realistic, informative look at a culture
of growing importance, and as material to increase the breadth of resources
for the information needs of diverse student populations."
Gloria Lopez Davis, School
Psychologist/Counselor, Beaverton School District:
"The value of videos like these is that
they cross all cultures. While they are a tribute to the Latino culture,
they will be helpful to all cultures to understand where the Latinos have
come from and where we are going in the future. These videos should be
shown to every high school leadership, student government, sociology and
psychology class to foster understanding of the Latino culture."
Francisca Johnson, Chair, Oregon Commission
on Hispanic Affairs:
"It's absolutely wonderful. Very
inspiring!"
Lidia Krivoy, LPC, Beaverton School District
ESL/Bilingual Social Worker:
"The videos are valuable material
for use in diversity trainings. They address issues faced by Latino youth;
well suited to stimulate group discussions and gain understanding of cultural
differences."
Angel Lopez, Attorney, Squires & Lopez,
P.C.:
"I really liked the presentation
of the community and of the moms and dads who were interviewed. I also
liked the candor of the young adults and teens who talk about the issues
they face in navigating their way through this society and the importance
of maintaining an appreciation of the Mexican culture."
Martha Ortiz de Rosas, Consul General,
Consulado de Mexico Portland,
Oregon:
"In regards to the Oregon Latino Youth Video Project, Nuestra Vision,
Nuestro Futuro; I congratulate you and the students for such a great job
that will bridge understanding of cultural differences in our
community."