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\"\"<\/a>“Telling Our Stories – Our Way, Our Voice: Latino Representation in the Arts, Media, and Education\u201d <\/strong>
\nBy Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) conference, better known by its acronym LEAD, was held on October 3, 2025, at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), Manuel Santos Student Center, and La Prensa was there.
\nThe editor of La Prensa, Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce, flew to California to attend this conference and to be with hundreds of other Latinxs concerned about promoting and raising awareness about the seriousness of the crisis currently facing Latino education, and to strengthen, with the information gathered at this conference, the intellectual, cultural, and personal development of teachers, administrators, leaders, and students in our communities.
\nTelling Our Stories \u2013 Our Way, Our Voice sought to reclaim OUR space, by putting Latinx narratives at the center of everything we do. By hearing the stories shared at this conference, it revealed the hardships, joys, and perseverance of our people in the U.S., throughout history, and specifically in the West Coast of the U.S. The presentations offered both historical truths and emotional insight that can be used at this very moment when our Latinx community is under attack by the dominant culture. Because the Latinx presence in the U.S. is foundational and continuous, spanning from pre-colonial times to the present, this conference shared how important it is for us Latinxs to support each other and our work from the arts to activism. According to the program committee, this is important because \u201cWe are not just part of America\u2014we helped build it and continue to shape it through activism, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation. Despite our deep historical roots predating colonization and their crucial roles in shaping this nation, Latino stories continue to be marginalized in textbooks, museums, media, and public discourse, making this conference so important and crucial at this time and moment in history.\u201d
\nThis is especially true when \u201cChicanos and Latinos come from rich and diverse traditions rooted in storytelling, poetry, food, textiles, murals, humor, sacred texts, music, and other cultural forms.\u201d According to a conference committee member, \u201cThese expressions are as epic and meaningful as any other civilization, yet they are often absent or misrepresented in American history, literature, and art education. The contributions of Indigenous, African diasporic, and Latino communities are overlooked, minimizing their rightful place in the narrative of the United States.\u201d The lack of accurate, multi-dimensional portrayals, therefore, limits the public\u2019s understanding and perpetuates stereotypes. That is why a conference such as this one is so important, because it shares positive stories, pulls from the strengths of our community and not just our deficits.
\n\"\"<\/a>Moreover, this conference had a diverse Latinx representation from country of origin or to number of years (generational) a person has been in the U.S. This conference not only validated the lived experiences of the presenters and those present, but it also opened new pathways for future generations and those present. According to the program organizers, \u201cRepresentation matters deeply, especially in education and media, where visibility impacts self-worth, ambition, and societal perception. Latinas and Latinos have contributed to every major war, led civil rights movements, and thrive in all sectors, yet continue to face underrepresentation in leadership and decision-making roles. Media industries, for instance, consistently exclude Latinos from influential positions despite our significant audience impact.\u201d Chicano\/Latino art and storytelling are also powerful tools for resistance, education, and social change. \u201cAs expressions of identity and activism, these forms bridge cultural gaps and challenge dominant narratives. They uncover systemic flaws, advocate for equity, and redefine what it means to be American. Integrating these stories into school curricula, public policy, and the arts is a step toward a more inclusive democracy. If we don\u2019t tell our own stories, others will\u2014and they may not get it right. True equity requires more than visibility; it demands authentic voices, intentional inclusion, and a shared commitment to justice.\u201d
\nThe first feature speaker of the day was Henry \u201cHen-Gee\u201d Garcia, is an American rapper, producer, and cultural advocate whose work has left an indelible mark on the West Coast hip-hop scene. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Honduran parents, Hen-Gee came of age during the formative years of East Coast hip-hop. Alongside his younger brother Eric\u2014better known as DJ Evil E\u2014he absorbed the rhythms and rhymes of the New York streets before the duo relocated to Los Angeles. In LA, they became early architects of a burgeoning West Coast movement that would go on to reshape the sound and spirit of hip-hop.
\n\"\"<\/a>As Latinx music played throughout the student union all day, the huge conference room featured in the morning and on large screens Rapper-Producer Henry \u201cHen-Gee\u201d Garcia, who spoke on \u201cThe Afro-Latino Foundations of West Coast Hip Hop.\u201d After each speaker spoke, they were escorted to a \u201cRed Carpet\u201d for an interview that was video recorded and in the presence of everyone in attendance.
\nIn their early days, Hen-Gee and Evil E performed as the \u201cSpin Masters,\u201d showcasing their DJ skills and building relationships with rising West Coast artists such as Kid Frost. Their deepening involvement in the scene led them to link up with the legendary Ice-T, ultimately becoming key members of the influential Rhyme Syndicate collective. Hen-Gee and Evil E were not just background players\u2014they appeared in Ice-T\u2019s early music videos and live performances, bringing a dynamic presence and multicultural flair to the stage. In 1991, the Garcia brothers released their own single, \u201cBrothers,\u201d a celebration of their bond and bilingual identity.<\/p>\n

Hen-Gee, moreover, distinguished himself not only through his beats and bars but also by proudly embracing his Afro-Latino heritage. He frequently rapped in Spanish and used his platform to spotlight Latino talent in a genre that had often overlooked their voices. His dedication to representation extended beyond the studio: Hen-Gee worked behind the scenes as a manager for artists and producers, combining creative instincts with sharp business acumen.<\/p>\n

Hen-Gee is a pioneer, innovator, founding architect, and unofficial cultural “Mayor” of West Coast Hip Hop and founding member of The Latin Froz. He was instrumental in creating space for bilingual lyricism and Afro-Latino identity within a predominantly lighter-skinned hip-hop landscape. Equally committed to community empowerment, Hen-Gee has championed arts education in underserved neighborhoods. Through initiatives like the \u201cEl Movement After School Program,\u201d he has introduced young people to music and other creative outlets, mentoring the next generation of artists and leaders. Today, Hen-Gee remains a vital force in hip-hop. Whether through storytelling, mentorship, or performance, he continues to honor the culture that shaped him while paving the way for those who follow.<\/p>\n

The afternoon session, \u201cThe Golden Age of Rock & Roll: Celebrando the Eastside Sound and Beyond,\u201d featured Little Willie G (Willie Garcia). Little Willie G. is the Godfather of Brown-Eyed Soul, a legendary Chicano vocalist and songwriter, and of Thee Midniters<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Little Willie G, born Willie Garcia, emerged as one of the most electrifying voices of East Los Angeles during the golden age of Chicano rock & roll in the 1960s. As the charismatic frontman of Thee Midniters, a pioneering Eastside band blending R&B, doo-wop, soul, Latin rhythms, and British Invasion sounds, Willie helped define a movement. Their unforgettable sound resonated across Southern California and beyond, becoming a soundtrack for an entire generation of Chicano youth.
\nWith hits like the cruisers’ anthem \u201cWhittier Boulevard\u201d and a searing version of \u201cLand of a Thousand Dances,\u201d Thee Midniters were headliners wherever they played. But their music was more than entertainment\u2014it was cultural expression. Songs like \u201cChicano Power\u201d and \u201cThe Ballad of C\u00e9sar Ch\u00e1vez\u201d signaled the group\u2019s embrace of the growing Chicano Movement, with Willie\u2019s voice carrying the pride and pain of his community.<\/p>\n

Garcia\u2019s musical journey began in South Central Los Angeles, where he grew up in a racially diverse neighborhood steeped in cultural history. His older brother encouraged his early musical talent, and by age nine, Willie had already won a talent contest. He soaked in influences ranging from Jackie Wilson and James Brown to Pedro Vargas and Javier Sol\u00eds, and from Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole. These wide-ranging inspirations informed his dynamic vocal style and magnetic stage presence, which he further honed watching live acts at L.A.\u2019s famed Million Dollar Theater.<\/p>\n

In the late \u201960s, as music and culture shifted, Willie left Thee Midniters and experimented with a solo career under the name Antonio Garcia, performing on iconic Sunset Strip stages like the Whisky a Go Go and the Troubadour. He later teamed up with Little Ray Jimenez to form God\u2019s Children, a genre-defying group that recorded for Uni Records and sang the theme song for the TV series Matt Lincoln.<\/p>\n

In the mid-1970s, Garcia joined Malo, the Latin rock band known for \u201cSuavecito,\u201d and recorded the critically praised Ascension album. He toured with legends like Tower of Power and the Temptations but soon faced the dark side of fame\u2014addiction. A spiral into heroin and cocaine use nearly ended his career, but with the support of loved ones and the transformative power of faith, Garcia overcame his struggles. A born-again Christian, he has since dedicated his life to both music and ministry.<\/p>\n

Based in Whittier, California, Willie continues to perform both as a solo artist and occasionally with Thee Midniters. He remains a beloved cultural icon, not just for his voice but for his resilience and unwavering commitment to his community. Little Willie G\u2019s influence echoes through generations of Chicano musicians and fans. Whether sparking romance on the dance floor or igniting political pride, his songs continue to connect deeply with audiences. \u201cWhat I hope to do with my music,\u201d he says, \u201cis to have people connect. These songs tell the stories of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Little Willie G, the iconic voice of Thee Midniters, was barely an adult when the band released the classic ode to Whittier Boulevard \u2014 the place where kids cruised for hours on a Saturday night back in the 60s. East Los Angeles has changed quite a bit since then, but Little Willie G hasn’t forgotten.<\/p>\n

Outside of the two featured speakers, the conference also had sessions and speakers that spoke about our ” Ra\u00edces y Resistencia: Storytelling as Legacy and Liberation,” \u201cCurriculum Justice: Centering Latino Voices in Education\u201d with Dr. Tom\u00e1s Rivera, and a featured panel that spoke on \u201cLa Palabra as Power: Spoken Word, M\u00fasica, Poetry, Literature, and the Politics of Voice.\u201d The Capstone Presentation was \u201cTelling Our Stories – Our Way, Our Voice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many vendors were also present with their Latinx products, books, and resources. Here are a few pictures of those at the conference and the products they had at this event.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>XIV Cumbre de los D\u00edas de Educaci\u00f3n y Defensa Latina (LEAD)<\/strong>
\n“Contando Nuestras Historias – A Nuestra Manera, Nuestra Voz: Representaci\u00f3n Latina en las Artes, los Medios de Comunicaci\u00f3n y la Educaci\u00f3n”<\/strong><\/em>
\nPor la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce<\/em>
\nLa conferencia de los D\u00edas de Educaci\u00f3n y Defensa Latina (LEAD), mejor conocida por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s, se celebr\u00f3 el 3 de octubre de 2025 en el Centro Estudiantil Manuel Santos de la Universidad Estatal de California, San Bernardino (CSUSB), y La Prensa estuvo presente.
\nLa editora de La Prensa, Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce, viaj\u00f3 a California para asistir a esta conferencia y reunirse con cientos de Latinxs interesados en promover y concientizar sobre la gravedad de la crisis que enfrenta actualmente la educaci\u00f3n latina, y para fortalecer, con la informaci\u00f3n recopilada en esta conferencia, el desarrollo intelectual, cultural y personal de docentes, administradores, l\u00edderes y estudiantes en nuestras comunidades.
\nContando Nuestras Historias – A Nuestra Manera, Nuestra Voz busc\u00f3 recuperar NUESTRO espacio al poner las narrativas Latinxs en el centro de todo lo que hacemos. Escuchar las historias compartidas en esta conferencia revel\u00f3 las dificultades, las alegr\u00edas y la perseverancia de nuestra gente en Estados Unidos, a lo largo de la historia, y espec\u00edficamente en la Costa Oeste. Las presentaciones ofrecieron verdades hist\u00f3ricas y una perspectiva emocional que puede ser \u00fatil en este preciso momento en que nuestra comunidad latina se encuentra bajo ataque por la cultura dominante. Dado que la presencia latina en Estados Unidos es fundamental y continua, abarcando desde la \u00e9poca precolonial hasta la actualidad, esta conferencia comparti\u00f3 la importancia de que los Latinxs nos apoyemos mutuamente y apoyemos nuestro trabajo, desde las artes hasta el activismo. Seg\u00fan el comit\u00e9 del programa, esto es importante porque \u201cno solo somos parte de Estados Unidos; ayudamos a construirlo y seguimos molde\u00e1ndolo a trav\u00e9s del activismo, el emprendimiento y la innovaci\u00f3n cultural. A pesar de nuestras profundas ra\u00edces hist\u00f3ricas anteriores a la colonizaci\u00f3n y su papel crucial en la formaci\u00f3n de esta naci\u00f3n, las historias latinas contin\u00faan siendo marginadas en los libros de texto, los museos, los medios de comunicaci\u00f3n y el discurso p\u00fablico, lo que hace que esta conferencia sea crucial en este momento hist\u00f3rico.\u201d
\n\"\"<\/a>Esto es especialmente cierto cuando \u201clos chicanos y los latinos provienen de tradiciones ricas y diversas arraigadas en la narraci\u00f3n, la poes\u00eda, la gastronom\u00eda, los textiles, los murales, el humor, los textos sagrados, la m\u00fasica y otras formas culturales.\u201d Seg\u00fan un miembro del comit\u00e9 de la conferencia, \u201cEstas expresiones son tan \u00e9picas y significativas como las de cualquier otra civilizaci\u00f3n; sin embargo, a menudo est\u00e1n ausentes o se tergiversan en la historia, la literatura y la educaci\u00f3n art\u00edstica estadounidenses. Se pasan por alto las contribuciones de las comunidades ind\u00edgenas, afrodescendientes y latinas, lo que minimiza el lugar que les corresponde en la narrativa de Estados Unidos.\u201d Por lo tanto, la falta de representaciones precisas y multidimensionales limita la comprensi\u00f3n del p\u00fablico y perpet\u00faa los estereotipos. Por eso una conferencia como esta es tan importante, porque comparte historias positivas, se nutre de las fortalezas de nuestra comunidad y no solo de nuestras deficiencias.
\nAdem\u00e1s, esta conferencia cont\u00f3 con una representaci\u00f3n latina diversa, desde su pa\u00eds de origen hasta la cantidad de a\u00f1os (generacional) que una persona ha estado en los EE. UU. Esta conferencia no solo valid\u00f3 las experiencias vividas de los presentadores y los presentes, sino que tambi\u00e9n abri\u00f3 nuevos caminos para las generaciones futuras y los presentes. Seg\u00fan los organizadores del programa, “La representaci\u00f3n es profundamente importante, especialmente en la educaci\u00f3n y los medios de comunicaci\u00f3n, donde la visibilidad impacta la autoestima, la ambici\u00f3n y la percepci\u00f3n social. Las latinas y los latinos han contribuido a todas las guerras importantes, liderado movimientos por los derechos civiles y prosperado en todos los sectores, pero siguen enfrentando una subrepresentaci\u00f3n en roles de liderazgo y toma de decisiones. Las industrias de los medios de comunicaci\u00f3n, por ejemplo, excluyen sistem\u00e1ticamente a los latinos de puestos influyentes a pesar de nuestro significativo impacto en la audiencia.” El arte y la narrativa chicanos\/latinos tambi\u00e9n son herramientas poderosas para la resistencia, la educaci\u00f3n y el cambio social. Como expresiones de identidad y activismo, estas formas conectan brechas culturales y desaf\u00edan las narrativas dominantes. Revelan fallas sist\u00e9micas, abogan por la equidad y redefinen lo que significa ser estadounidense. Integrar estas historias en los curr\u00edculos escolares, las pol\u00edticas p\u00fablicas y las artes es un paso hacia una democracia m\u00e1s inclusiva. Si no contamos nuestras propias historias, otros lo har\u00e1n, y puede que no lo hagan bien. La verdadera equidad requiere m\u00e1s que visibilidad; exige voces aut\u00e9nticas, inclusi\u00f3n intencional y un compromiso compartido con la justicia.
\nEl primer orador destacado del d\u00eda fue Henry \u201cHen-Gee\u201d Garc\u00eda, rapero, productor y defensor cultural estadounidense cuyo trabajo ha dejado una huella imborrable en la escena del hip-hop de la Costa Oeste. Nacido en Brooklyn, Nueva York, de padres hondure\u00f1os, Hen-Gee se form\u00f3 durante los a\u00f1os de formaci\u00f3n del hip-hop de la Costa Este. Junto con su hermano menor Eric, mejor conocido como DJ Evil E, absorbi\u00f3 los ritmos y las rimas de las calles de Nueva York antes de que el d\u00fao se mudara a Los \u00c1ngeles. En Los \u00c1ngeles, se convirtieron en los primeros arquitectos de un floreciente movimiento de la Costa Oeste que luego transformar\u00eda el sonido y el esp\u00edritu del hip-hop.
\nMientras la m\u00fasica latina sonaba en el centro estudiantil durante todo el d\u00eda, la enorme sala de conferencias present\u00f3 por la ma\u00f1ana y en pantallas gigantes al rapero y productor Henry \u201cHen-Gee\u201d Garc\u00eda, quien habl\u00f3 sobre \u201cLos fundamentos afrolatinos del hip hop de la Costa Oeste.\u201d Despu\u00e9s de cada intervenci\u00f3n, cada orador fue acompa\u00f1ado a una \u201calfombra roja\u201d para una entrevista grabada en video, en presencia de todos los asistentes.
\nEn sus inicios, Hen-Gee y Evil E actuaron como los \u201cSpin Masters,\u201d mostrando sus habilidades como DJ y forjando relaciones con artistas emergentes de la Costa Oeste como Kid Frost. Su creciente participaci\u00f3n en la escena los llev\u00f3 a unirse al legendario Ice-T, convirti\u00e9ndose en miembros clave del influyente colectivo Rhyme Syndicate. Hen-Gee y Evil E no solo eran coristas; aparecieron en los primeros videos musicales y presentaciones en vivo de Ice-T, aportando una presencia din\u00e1mica y un toque multicultural al escenario. En 1991, los hermanos Garc\u00eda lanzaron su propio sencillo, “Brothers,” una celebraci\u00f3n de su v\u00ednculo e identidad biling\u00fce.
\n\"\"<\/a>Hen-Gee, adem\u00e1s, se distingui\u00f3 no solo por sus ritmos y versos, sino tambi\u00e9n por abrazar con orgullo su herencia afrolatina. Con frecuencia rapeaba en espa\u00f1ol y usaba su plataforma para destacar el talento latino en un g\u00e9nero que a menudo hab\u00eda pasado por alto sus voces. Su dedicaci\u00f3n a la representaci\u00f3n se extendi\u00f3 m\u00e1s all\u00e1 del estudio: Hen-Gee trabaj\u00f3 entre bastidores como representante de artistas y productores, combinando su instinto creativo con una aguda perspicacia empresarial.
\nHen-Gee es pionero, innovador, arquitecto fundador y “alcalde” cultural no oficial del hip hop de la Costa Oeste, adem\u00e1s de miembro fundador de The Latin Froz. Fue fundamental en la creaci\u00f3n de un espacio para el lirismo biling\u00fce y la identidad afrolatina dentro de un panorama de hip hop predominantemente de piel clara. Igualmente, comprometido con el empoderamiento comunitario, Hen-Gee ha defendido la educaci\u00f3n art\u00edstica en barrios marginados. A trav\u00e9s de iniciativas como el “Programa Extraescolar El Movimiento,” ha introducido a los j\u00f3venes a la m\u00fasica y otras actividades creativas, asesorando a la pr\u00f3xima generaci\u00f3n de artistas y l\u00edderes. Hoy, Hen-Gee sigue siendo una figura clave en el hip-hop. Ya sea a trav\u00e9s de la narraci\u00f3n, la mentor\u00eda o la actuaci\u00f3n, contin\u00faa honrando la cultura que lo form\u00f3, a la vez que abre el camino para quienes lo siguen.
\nLa sesi\u00f3n de la tarde, “La Edad de Oro del Rock & Roll: Celebrando el Sonido del Este y M\u00e1s All\u00e1”, cont\u00f3 con la participaci\u00f3n de Little Willie G (Willie Garc\u00eda). Little Willie G es el padrino de Brown-Eyed Soul, un legendario vocalista y compositor chicano, y de Thee Midniters.
\nLittle Willie G, nacido Willie Garc\u00eda, emergi\u00f3 como una de las voces m\u00e1s electrizantes del Este de Los \u00c1ngeles durante la \u00e9poca dorada del rock & roll chicano en la d\u00e9cada de 1960. Como el carism\u00e1tico l\u00edder de Thee Midniters, una banda pionera del Eastside que fusionaba R&B, doo-wop, soul, ritmos latinos y sonidos de la Invasi\u00f3n Brit\u00e1nica, Willie ayud\u00f3 a definir un movimiento. Su inolvidable sonido reson\u00f3 en todo el sur de California y m\u00e1s all\u00e1, convirti\u00e9ndose en la banda sonora de toda una generaci\u00f3n de j\u00f3venes chicanos.
\nCon \u00e9xitos como el himno de los cruisers, “Whittier Boulevard,” y una versi\u00f3n conmovedora de “Land of a Thousand Dances,” Thee Midniters encabezaban el cartel dondequiera que tocaban. Pero su m\u00fasica era m\u00e1s que entretenimiento: era expresi\u00f3n cultural. Canciones como “Chicano Power” y “The Ballad of C\u00e9sar Ch\u00e1vez” marcaron la adhesi\u00f3n del grupo al creciente Movimiento Chicano, con la voz de Willie transmitiendo el orgullo y el dolor de su comunidad.
\nLa trayectoria musical de Garc\u00eda comenz\u00f3 en el centro sur de Los \u00c1ngeles, donde creci\u00f3 en un barrio racialmente diverso y lleno de historia cultural. Su hermano mayor foment\u00f3 su talento musical temprano, y a los nueve a\u00f1os, Willie ya hab\u00eda ganado un concurso de talentos. Se empap\u00f3 de influencias que iban desde Jackie Wilson y James Brown hasta Pedro Vargas y Javier Sol\u00eds, y desde Frank Sinatra hasta Nat King Cole. Estas diversas inspiraciones moldearon su din\u00e1mico estilo vocal y su magn\u00e9tica presencia esc\u00e9nica, que perfeccion\u00f3 a\u00fan m\u00e1s viendo actuaciones en directo en el famoso Million Dollar Theater de Los \u00c1ngeles.
\nA finales de los 60, con la transformaci\u00f3n de la m\u00fasica y la cultura, Willie dej\u00f3 Thee Midniters y experiment\u00f3 con una carrera en solitario bajo el nombre de Antonio Garc\u00eda, actuando en escenarios emblem\u00e1ticos de Sunset Strip como el Whisky a Go Go y el Troubadour. M\u00e1s tarde, se uni\u00f3 a Little Ray Jim\u00e9nez para formar God’s Children, un grupo que desafi\u00f3 los g\u00e9neros musicales y que grab\u00f3 para Uni Records e interpret\u00f3 el tema principal de la serie de televisi\u00f3n Matt Lincoln.
\nA mediados de los 70, Garc\u00eda se uni\u00f3 a Malo, la banda de rock latino conocida por “Suavecito,” y grab\u00f3 el \u00e1lbum Ascension, aclamado por la cr\u00edtica. Realiz\u00f3 giras con leyendas como Tower of Power y The Temptations, pero pronto se enfrent\u00f3 al lado oscuro de la fama: la adicci\u00f3n. Una espiral de consumo de hero\u00edna y coca\u00edna casi acab\u00f3 con su carrera, pero con el apoyo de sus seres queridos y el poder transformador de la fe, Garc\u00eda super\u00f3 sus dificultades. Cristiano renacido, desde entonces ha dedicado su vida tanto a la m\u00fasica como al ministerio.
\nReside en Whittier, California, Willie contin\u00faa actuando como solista y ocasionalmente con Thee Midniters. Sigue siendo un \u00edcono cultural muy querido, no solo por su voz, sino tambi\u00e9n por su resiliencia y su inquebrantable compromiso con su comunidad. La influencia de Little Willie G resuena a trav\u00e9s de generaciones de m\u00fasicos y fans chicanos. Ya sea inspirando romance en la pista de baile o despertando orgullo pol\u00edtico, sus canciones siguen conectando profundamente con el p\u00fablico. “Lo que espero lograr con mi m\u00fasica,” dice, “es que la gente conecte. Estas canciones cuentan las historias de sus vidas.”
\nLittle Willie G, la ic\u00f3nica voz de Thee Midniters, apenas era un adulto cuando la banda lanz\u00f3 la cl\u00e1sica oda a Whittier Boulevard, el lugar donde los j\u00f3venes paseaban durante horas los s\u00e1bados por la noche en los a\u00f1os 60. El este de Los \u00c1ngeles ha cambiado bastante desde entonces, pero Little Willie G no lo ha olvidado. Adem\u00e1s de los dos ponentes destacados, la conferencia tambi\u00e9n cont\u00f3 con sesiones y ponentes que hablaron sobre “Ra\u00edces y Resistencia: La Narraci\u00f3n como Legado y Liberaci\u00f3n,” “Justicia Curricular: Centrando las Voces Latinas en la Educaci\u00f3n” con el Dr. Tom\u00e1s Rivera, y un panel destacado sobre “La Palabra como Poder: Palabra Hablada, M\u00fasica, Poes\u00eda, Literatura y la Pol\u00edtica de la Voz.” La presentaci\u00f3n final fue “Contando Nuestras Historias: A Nuestra Manera, Nuestra Voz.”
\nMuchos vendedores tambi\u00e9n estuvieron presentes con sus productos, libros y recursos Latinx. Aqu\u00ed les mostramos algunas fotos de la conferencia y de los productos que presentaron en este evento.<\/p>\n

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