 Richard
Santana
Señor Chocolate, a tough-talking Latino gangster, arrives
on stage with trade-mark baggy pants, shades, trench coat and a
red bandanna. Using a thick Spanish accent to make his point, he
begins with accounts of his personal gang-life experiences to illustrate
gang attitudes and behaviors. He challenges his audience to critically
assess their own perceptions. He asks them to acknowledge the fact
that violence and hopelessness will continue to affect our communities
if apathy persists.
 After
sharing his gang-life experiences, Señor Chocolate presents
The Change; an apt metaphor long to be remembered. While shedding
his gang clothing, he explains The Change that occurred in his
life - and can occur in anyone's life. Richard Santana emerges,
dressed in a shirt and tie - as a college graduate, educator, counselor,
colleague and friend.
Videos
Topics he addresses in presentation include:
DIVERSITY - RESILENCE - GANGS - DRUG AWARENESS
- VIOLENCE PREVENTION |
