EOCL-Story Telling

Hello Everyone,

The story-telling has finally happened, and it was very touching to hear everybody talk.
While I am not proficient in Spanish, I was able to understand most of what people were saying. We interviewed nine people, and there were two more stations. There were art activities in the main hall, but I wasn't able to participate because I was busy recording.
At our DIY(Do It Yourself) video interviewing station we had mostly Latino families. Carlos was assisting me with the equipment, and he did all the asking of the questions in Spanish.
The stories were very reveling of how Latino immigrants view East Oakland and what are their dreams for the future. The melancholy for their home villages and towns, and the aspirations with which they came to this country- for their children to become educated and engaged citizens.
While I could write about their stories, I will instead keep posting some of the videos so you can see for yourselves. Sorry, you all have missed some incredible people and some really good soul-food, and I have missed the meeting at the Center.
The first video interview is actually with the principal of the Encompass Academy Minh-Tram-Nguyen.


Thanks Blaz