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| Randy's book about the Salvadorian experience in America. Image from randyjuradoertll.com |
Salvadorian born writer and political activist Randy Jurado gave a guest lecture for the SEED
Students today, and finished with a signing of his book, Hope in Times of
Darkness: A Salvadoran American Experience. The students were thrilled to be
able to speak with a man who has done so much for the Salvadorian American
community especially here in Los Angeles.
Randy recalled many of the obstacles he faced growing up as a first generation
son of Salvadorian immigrant parents. He especially touched on growing up
amongst gangs and gang members and having to deal with them in and out of
school. His book touches on this subject, as well as his journey and life story
that led him to do the work he does today.
The students had all read Randy’s book prior to his lecture, and had questions
prepared to ask him during his lecture. Primary school teacher Mirna Lira
asked, “What are some ways your teachers and parents helped you overcome the
influence of gangs in your everyday life growing up?” Gangs and prevention of
gang violence are especially of interest to this SEED teachers group, because
they deal with them every day.
Student Roxana Clavel gave her reaction to Randy’s
presentation, saying “He is very inspirational to us, we look to him to help us
better understand the plight that is gang violence back home and how we can
help our students overcome the temptation of gangs.”
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