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a humanity SEEN Writer and UCI professor Héctor Tobar wants you to tell your story
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rowing up in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles, Héctor Tobar did not know he would one day become a full-time writer. In fact, he did not even know writing could be a profession, even though his early life was filled with an appreciation for literature. This might come as a surprise to those who are acquainted with Tobar’s literary work. The UCI associate professor of Chicano/ Latino studies and literary journalism has authored four books, including the New York Times Best Seller, Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine and the Miracle That Set Them Free, which was adapted into a film starring Antonio Banderas.
An accomplished journalist, Tobar won a Pulitzer Prize for contributing to the reporting of the Los Angeles riots for The Los Angeles Times.
Listening is vital. And trust rests on action and accountability.
