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Founded in 1991, the Latin American Resource
Center, LARC, is a 501(c)(3) community service
organization. LARC facilitates education to improve
human relations between people of diverse cultures.
LARC's programs focus on cultural diversity training,
integrated grades K through 12 curriculums, and
community development. LARC's programs have reached
about 75,000 people.
Regionally, there is a limited awareness of the
benefits of cultural diversity and the contributions
that members of every race can bring to the corporate,
education, and government sectors. The existence
of interracial and intercultural tensions hinders
the transition to a globalized society that treats
all its citizens fairly.
The belief that all great changes first occur
at the individual level is the philosophical foundation
for LARC's work. International resources are key
for providing a fresh and safe platform for addressing
delicate local problems, such as racial tensions
and stereotypes.
LARC's work focuses on developing education tools
to enhance understanding around the cultural identity
of the Americas, racial acceptance, and global
awareness. Of particular interest is the interaction
of cultural groups of Native, European, African
and Asian origin or descent in South, Central
and North American countries.
LARC's programs take place in classrooms, community
centers, conference rooms, museums, theaters,
rehabilitations centers, and many other locations.
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LARC's board membership comes about through an organic selection process.
It includes an element of authentic common interest about the programs LARC is
engaged in a key interest on issues of education and community building. Prospective
board members participate in LARC activities, including a board meeting, after which
a decision takes place.
The current board members are: Aura Camacho-Maas, Thomas J. Cook, Jo Harris, Verla Insko, Elaine Marshall, Jason Prosser, John F. Maas, Teri Saylor, Henry Stewart, Steve Wiley
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"Fostering
Education and Community Building in the 21st Century"
