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Whaling WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Hispanic Access Foundation announced the full selection of films being shown during Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week .
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- WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Hispanic Access Foundation announced the full selection of films being shown during Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week .
- It will be held in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, following Indigenous People's Day from Tuesday, October 12 to Friday, October 15, 2021, from 3-6 p.m.
- "More than 1,000 Black, Indigenous, Latino and other people of color submitted their films to the first-ever Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week," said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation.
- "Not only are these films the life's work and artistry of these amazing film makers, but these films represent stories that need to be known and shared worldwide.
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 7th annual Latino Conservation Week, which begins July 18 and runs through July 26.
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- WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 7th annual Latino Conservation Week, which begins July 18 and runs through July 26.
- "Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands and waters, encourages new opportunities for engagement and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards."
- Yet a 2018 Outdoor Industry Association report found that only 10 percent of Latinos were engaged in outdoor recreation activities.
- More than 200 parks, organizations and community groups have joined Latino Conservation Week as partners and sponsors.
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On this journey, Cheo realizes that he is formed by these places - but they need his help, as they are devastated by wildfires, pollution, climate change and disrepair.
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- On this journey, Cheo realizes that he is formed by these places - but they need his help, as they are devastated by wildfires, pollution, climate change and disrepair.
- Cheo then explores how he can take action to protect the environment for his familia and generations to come.
- Multiple screenings are being held throughout the nation in conjunction with community roundtable discussions.
- Film screening sponsors include Southern California Edison, National Parks Conservation Association, Save the Redwoods League, Environmental Defense Fund, The Wilderness Society, Audubon, and The North Face.
"Latino Conservation Week was established to break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands, encourage new opportunities for and outreach to these communities to use public lands and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards."
Key Points:
- "Latino Conservation Week was established to break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands, encourage new opportunities for and outreach to these communities to use public lands and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards."
- Yet a 2018 Outdoor Industry Association report found that only 10 percent of Latinos were engaged in outdoor recreation activities.
- "Latino Conservation Week was purposely created to start bridging that gap through the engagement of new partners and connecting them with more members of this community," said Arce.
- More than 200 parks, organizations and community groups have joined Latino Conservation Week as partners and sponsors.
"Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards."
Key Points:
- "Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards."
- "The growth in participation and interest in Latino Conservation Week has been tremendous.
- Nearly 80 parks, organizations and community groups have joined Latino Conservation Week as partners and sponsors.
- Also, various Latino organizations and local groups are adopting Latino Conservation Week as an opportunity to host community events and activities.
