Proyecto Latina interviews Zulema Ortiz, the 2009 Young Visionary award recipient for the 2009 Sor Juana Achievement award. A 20 year-old college-student, Zulema patriotically refers to the only country she ever remembers living in as,“the land of opportunity, where anything is possible.” That's the attitude that Zulema adopted although she lacked the nine essential digits of a social security number, and found creative ways to finance college and pursue a higher education. She's paving the way towards her dreams and with confidence declares that, "the Dream Act will be passed."
Part I: Zulema Ortiz, 5:57
Part II: Zulema Ortiz, 5:26
Part III: Zulema Ortiz, 7:41
Links and resources:
Latinos Progresando
Big Picture High School, Back of the Yards, Chicago
Close Up
The Road Less Traveled
The Dream Act
Interview by Irasema Gonzalez
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