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Resources

If you are interested in learning more, these helpful resources can be a good place to start:

The Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) - Founded in 1965, the non-profit, community-based, human social services organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for South Central Los Angeles residents.

The Watts Century Latino Organization (WCLO) - Since 1990, the Watts/Century Latino Organization (WCLO) has worked to address the needs of Watts’ growing Latino population and improve inter-ethnic solidarity between Black and Latino residents. They address structural issues like pollution and gang violence, and have also partnered with local financial institutions and lending companies to increase opportunities for homeownership, small businesses and education for Watts residents.

The Watts Empowerment Center and the Youth Mentor Initiative - A state-of-the-art community center committed to the children, youth, and families within Watts Housing Projects. Resources offered range from sports leagues, after school tutoring, STEM media lab, and resume building workshops.

5 La Nuevo Comienzo - Founded by Jorge Gonzalez, Maryland’s father, the project aims to help the Watts community by providing physical and art activities for children

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Geoffrey Gaurano

Geoffrey Gaurano (Ed.M.) has over ten years of experience in K-12 education as a former teacher and middle-school principal. He has deep expertise in literacy instruction, curriculum writing, and social-emotional and social justice learning. He was most recently the educational consultant for YouTube Originals' The Guava Juice Show. He developed the show’s educational approach on civics and community using the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Social Justice Standards: Teaching Tolerance Anti-Bias Framework. Above all, Geoffrey is passionate that children’s content is entertaining and appealing so that educational takeaways resonate and reach young viewers.

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