Stories Que Avanzan

SQA 001: Did you ever face discrimination on your journey to MIT?

September 28, 2019 Avanza Network Episode 1
Stories Que Avanzan
SQA 001: Did you ever face discrimination on your journey to MIT?
Show Notes

Xavier Angel Velazquez MIT ‘94, CSUEB ’05 answers the question, “Being a Mexican-American, did you ever face discrimination on your journey to MIT?” asked by a high school student in Los Angeles, California. Xavier Angel tells a personal story that illustrates the interplay between discrimination, power, and a college ID.

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Produced by Xavier Angel Velazquez
Production Assistance by Cielo Velazquez
Music by Sonic Newspaper



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