With an emphasis on community engagement, Professor Silva will be highlighting various aspects of Latino-American heritage and culture. He will be providing various examples of what different Latino leaders have done in the past and are currently doing to uplift their communities. Through these examples, participants will learn how they, too, can take action and contribute to the overall Latino experience in the United States.
Obed Silva is an Associate Professor of English at East Los Angeles College, where he spends the proudest moments every day teaching and learning from students of all cultures and nationalities.