LA Dodgers OUT LOUD w/ JORGE JARRÍN

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud we hear from former LA Dodger Announcers and father-son duo, Jaime and Jorge Jarrín. Aside from calling the shots at Dodger Stadium, they are partnering with Los Defensores to launch the 2025 Scholarships to empower future leaders in law and journalism. DID YOU KNOW:   In California, although nearly 39% of the population is Latino, only a small fraction pursue careers in journalism (12%) or law (6%). 44% of first-generation Hispanics were the first in their families to attend college, compared to 22% of whites. Since retiring from his legendary 64-year career as the Los Angeles Dodgers' Spanish voice, Jaime Jarrín has poured his heart into the Jaime and Blanca Jarrín Foundation (JBJF), which he co-founded with his late wife, Blanca, and Los Defensores, JBJF's corporate fiscal partner, which provided the seed money to start the foundation.JBJF uplifts underserved LATINO students in California by awarding scholarships to those pursuing careers in law and journalism, fields that reflect Mr. Jarrín’s belief in justice, truth, and storytelling. Believing in Youth, Investing in the Future — The Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation and Los Defensores launched Scholarships to Empower Future Leaders in Law and Journalism  With close to $200,000 awarded since 2019, the foundation continues its mission to uplift underserved college students in Southern California  The foundation will accept applications from college students pursuing degrees in Law and Journalism. To apply for the JBJF Scholarship or request additional information, please visit: https://www.losdefensores.com/scholarship/