Mata, Johnny N.; Aleman, John (friend/friend). Discovery Green Park, 2009-11-24T10:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY005994

Interview Description

John and Johnny talk about their careers of community service within the Latino community in Houston.

Facilitator Subject Log

3:50 The Latino community used to have trouble getting services. Started the Latino Learning Center. Started by a private group, encouraged to be a non-profit.

7:20 Cultural parade. Pride. Latino stereotypes, slowly changing.

16:00 Court case with Lulac lawyers who proved Hispanics were a separate entity, and were being segregated.

24:07 Need to mentor young people to take over in the community service realm.

34:12 Wants to start a leadership academy in the future.