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Spoken word: ‘Age is What Makes You’ by Ana Canales Ruiz
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Art: ‘Our Shared Horizon’ by Karol and Koral Macias
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Art: ‘Shattered Heritage’ by Eileen Garcia
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Writing: ‘Letter to my Mother’ by Brianna Castillo
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Writing: ‘Mi Lindo Veracruz’ by Guadalupe Cauich
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Spoken word: “I’m Tired of Being the Tail ” by Jay’Onna Moore
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Art: ‘I Am My Cathedral’ by Jessica Miguel Mateo
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Writing: ‘Wandering Girl’ by Bianca Franco
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Writing: ‘Romantic Secret’ by Jayden Lemus
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Spoken word: ‘I Have Myself’ by Kimberly Silva Tecum
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Art: ‘Port Una Mejor Vida (For A Better Life)’ by Leonel Jaimez
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Writing: ‘¿Y dónde están tus botas?’ by JAREK ORTA
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Ánimo Pat Brown Student Headed to UC Santa Cruz with Full Ride Scholarship
Although Montiel doesn’t see herself as the perfect student, her struggles have made her even…
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An Alumni’s Journey From Ánimo Inglewood Student to L.A. County Deputy Public Defender
After graduating from Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School, Ronald Gomez didn’t let his educational journey…
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Ánimo Jackie Robinson’s Artist Talks Childhood, Joy, And Winning Ánimo Voice’s Art Competition
Ánimo Voices Writing and Art competition named Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School student Elizabeth…
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Ánimo Voices Middle School Writing Winner Talks Creative Process and Dealing with Feedback
Fatima Gonzalez, a seventh grade student from Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School, has found comfort…
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Ánimo Voices Spoken Word Winner Talks Writing Process and Getting Over Fears
The Green Dot Public Schools California literacy team founded the Ánimo Voices Writing and Art…
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