The Hispanic Round table and summit planning committee thanks our community sponsors and supporters for contributing to the Annual Latino Youth Summit.
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Category Archives: General
My Beloved World: A Talk with Justice Sonia Sotomayor
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor meets with University of Washington students to talk about My Beloved World, her memoir chronicling her journey from a housing project in the Bronx, New York, to her service as a federal judge in New York, and ultimately as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Drawing from student-submitted questions, UW Provost Ana Mari Cauce interviews the Justice about the formative experiences that shaped her into who she is today. Watch what Sotomayor has to say on a range of issues, including advice she would give to her 20-year-old self, handling racially-charged situations, what she is optimistic about, and much more.
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HRT Board Member Kathy Baros-Friedt Recipient of the Thurston Group’s Humanitarian Award
Kathy Baros-Friedt received the Humanitarian Award from the Thurston Group of Washington State for her work in support of programs for youth and the homeless. She was presented the award by Barbara Clarkson, a charter member of the Thurston Group, Saturday, January 18, at the organization’s annual banquet in honor in the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Award Eileen Yoshina
We are so thrilled to share that our board member, Eileen Yoshina – SPSCC Office of Diversity and Equity Director at SPSCC (South Puget Sound Community College); was honored last night with an Adult Diversity Award from the Thurston Council on Diversity!! Eileen was among other esteemed recipients such as Matt Grant from Olympia High School and Mike Velasquez from Avanti High School in recognition of the transformative and critical diversity work they do. We are so proud of Eileen and all of her accomplishments! Felicidades, amiga!
Latino Youth Summit 2013
11th Annual Latino Youth Summit
El Poder de la Palabra” / The Power of the Word
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 – 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
South Puget Sound Community College. 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512
Event is open to high school students in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties.
Registration is FREE. Space is limited.
Registration is now CLOSED for the 2013 Latino Youth Summit.
We have reached capacity and are unable to accept further registrations. Thank you and see you at the summit!”
Click here to fill out the 2013 Latino Youth Summit Pre-Survey