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Facing History School Graduation: Rosie Perez

On June 26th, 2009 Brooklyn-born actress Rosie Perez celebrates Facing History School's first seniors as the keynote speaker at their graduation.  She shares her personal journey, explaining how education helped her succeed and encouraging them to stay smart.
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Facing History School Graduation: Marc Skvirsky, Chief Program Officer

At Facing History Schools' first graduation on June 26, 2009, Facing History and Ourselves' Chief Program Officer, Marc Skvirsky, reminisces about when starting the school was just an idea, one that's now been realized.
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Facing History School Graduation: Zanetta King, Valedictorian

At the Facing History Schools' first graduation on June 26, 2009, valedictorian Zanetta King talks about how Facing History School changed her outlook and inspired her to get involved in her community. She will be attending Smith College in the fall.
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Facing History School Graduation: Jose Flores, Salutatorian

Salutatorian Jose Torres talks about his Facing History journey at Facing History School's first graduation on June 26, 2009.
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Facing History School Graduation: Gillian Smith, Principal

Facing History School Principal Gillian Smith celebrates her first graduating class on June 26, 2009, as she proudly sends them off into the world.
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Student Veronica G. Speaks at the 2009 San Francisco Benefit Dinner

Veronica G, a 12th grade student at Lighthouse Community Charter High School in Oakland, CA, speaks about her Facing History class at the 2009 San Francisco Benefit Dinner.
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Teacher Trevor Gardner Speaks at the 2009 San Francisco Benefit Dinner

Trevor Gardner, a humanities teacher at City Arts and Technology High School in San Francisco, speaks about his Facing History class at the 2009 Benefit Dinner.

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Robyn Kessler Speaks at the 2009 San Francisco Benefit Dinner

Robyn Kessler, a Facing History alum, speaks at the 2009 San Francisco Benefit Dinner about the lasting impact the program has had in her life and her decision to be a financial supporter of the program.

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Winona LaDuke on Returning Land to American Indians

Winona LaDuke is an activist for Native Americans, women, and the environment. She is also well-known as Ralph Nader's running mate in the 2000 U.S. presidential elections. In this video clip from a Facing History and Ourselves interview, LaDuke discusses the issue of land reparations for Native Americans.

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Winona LaDuke on Governmental Responsibility to American Indians

Winona LaDuke is an activist for American Indians, women, and the environment. She is also well-known as Ralph Nader's running mate in the 2000 U.S. presidential elections. In this video clip from a Facing History and Ourselves interview, LaDuke discusses the issue of land reparations for Native Americans and the U.S. government's responsibility to her people.