we all live. It also means having the trust of the community to be the leader to help bring about that impactful change. 9. What do you see for CPLC in the next 50 years? MOYA: To continue to grow in the role of the largest community development corporation in the entire Southwest by expanding our services in Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and California to reach our goal of impacting 1.5 million lives within seven years. But I would be remiss if I didn’t give credit where credit is due by thanking those who had the foresight and grit to start Chicanos Por La Causa. It was because they saw inequalities in the education they were receiving and wanted to change that in a positive way. I wonder if they had any idea that what they were doing then would grow into what CPLC is today. 10. How can readers support the work CPLC is doing? MOYA: They can join our events, sponsor, engage, volunteer or donate in celebration of our 50 th anniversary. CPLC has scheduled a series of events throughout 2019. The signature event in Phoenix is the 50 th Anniversary Dinner & Awards “Here We Stand,” where CPLC will honor Arte and Carole Moreno, Sheila E., and Pete Escobedo, who are trailblazers that have broken barriers in sports, music, the arts and philanthropy. The celebration will include an exhibit of historical photographs and a free public concert with renowned artist Sheila E. on April 27 at the Phoenix Convention Center. To learn more, go to cplc.org . 10 QUESTIONS WITH ... CONTINUED

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