Second meeting, November 8th, 2008 - Inter-colonias Exchange

During this meeting, as a follow-up to the first inter-colonias exchange, representatives from 5 communities came together. We continued our dialogue and analyzed the platform that came out of the Equal Voices for America's Families campaign.

One of the principal aspects that we have advanced in these meetings is the conviction of unity to achieve common objectives. The characteristics of the communities are very similar; however, each community has its own priorities. We have agreed that the platform, in spite of being broad, is exactly the feeling that captures all of the needs and priorities of each community.

For this reason, the agreement has been that, from now on, a permanent calendar of monthly meetings will be established, following an agenda that will include the study and training of a collective leadership, in order to better understand the legislative procedures and go to the next level of mobilization to encourage policy change in favor of our communities.

Unity, empowerment, future, beliefs, strengths, values, Justice, Family, Intergenerational, inter-exchange, Inter-generational communication, unlearn to relearn, rebuild, fresh, new age, present Dialogue, discussion, agree to disagree, approaches, diversity, strategy, timeline for action plan, prioritize, credibility, self-development, citizenship, integrity, holistic views, Human Rights, responsibilities, community, Collective leadership, Policy Change, Social Change, Social Justice.