WHO: Father Greg Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, a Los Angeles-based employment referral center and economic development program.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 7 p.m.
WHERE: California State University Channel Islands, Conference Hall 1. Event is free and open to the public. Follow event signs to parking.
WHAT: “Father Greg Boyle and the Homeboys,” a talk by a noted Los Angeles community activist who helps at-risk and former gang-involved youth to become contributing members of a community. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The event is sponsored by the California State University Channel Islands History Program. For more information, contact Frank Barajas, assistant professor of history, at 805-437-8862.
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