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Latino groups launch campaign for schools, 9News.com

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

DENVER - Amber Mendoza wished she didn't have to stand in front of district headquarters Tuesday afternoon. But the East High sophomore is part of a movement to push for an equal education for Hispanic students.

"All students in DPS have the right to college preparatory education," said Mendoza, a member of Jovenes Unidos or Youth United. "We believe that all DPS students deserve equal services regardless of race, income, or legal status."

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