Hermosillo, Xavier; Rios, Jorge (interviewee, interviewer), 2010-02-17T12:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006206

Interview Description

Xavier Hermosillo talks to facilitator Jorge Rios about his career, life growing up and the politics, culture and identity of Latinos in the US.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:47 Xavier is the CEO of Crisis Pros. He give examples of some of the problem-solving they have done from helping settle the 100-year water war to re-energizing a food product brand.

11:36 Xavier grew up in poverty. He talks about his mother's influence on his life.

16:36 Racism against Latinos and stereotypes. Significance of Latino population.

27:24 Obligation to give back to the community when you "make it. " Importance of education.

33:40 Patriotism and pride in being Mexican.

38:40 Words to children and grandchildren who will follow in Xavier's footsteps.