Category Archives: Current Events

LA Youth Forum

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Talia

Today was the Youth Forum and the speakers did a wonderful job! Esdras, Mercy, and Jennifer– you all did a wonderful job telling your stories. It is awesome knowing that there are other youth who share the same passion I have for letting your voice be heard about the different situations you have gone through [...]

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The Inauguration

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Angelina

On January 20, 2009, the world witnessed the first African-American President get sworn into history. Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States and I was there. The sun was high, and the wind was cool. The crowds were enormous but my mood was unsettled. My hands were so cold that I had [...]

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Bubble

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Analicia

When I went home on winter break this past holiday, I started to see things a bit differently. It was odd but I didn’t realize how much of a bubble I live in when I am away at school. At school my life is revolved so much around class and work that I rarely get [...]

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