Chava Bustamante
from the SEIU starts off by asking how many people in this room were
(1) born in another country (2) born in a other state, (3) born in
Mountain View to get an idea of the diversity of the attendees.
Chava is working towards bring ’strangers’ together and to find ways
of how media can be used to foster democracy. He feels being part of a
democracy is having access to all the opportunities in this society to
achieve every dream possible.
Miilions of people live in poverty and don’t have access to the
tools ot better their lives. Feels too much time is wasted to find
information on how to get things like GED or training opportunities for
a better job. Had he had this access, it would have allowed him a
chance at a better education. Instead, he worked in the fields for 12
years.
Media can play a more active role by publishing more informtiton
about programs and organizations that help people accomplish their
dreams. News outlets should highlight roles organizations play in their
communities.
Our lives are intertwined, we should work together to build a stronger society.
