""I am the American Dream. My kids are the American Dream," Rosie Rios said, emphasizing her personal connection to the nation's 250th anniversary as the head of the America 250 commission."
""I remember July 4, 1976 like it was yesterday. It was a cloudy night in Hayward, California but those fireworks were never brighter," Rios reflected on her childhood experience during the bicentennial."
""This is the moment that we hope will create this movement so we can continue this spirit and this energy," Rios stated about her vision for the anniversary celebrations."
""I feel like this point in America, being patriotic, it's about helping the young people feel there's hope and that their social mobility is as good as mine was," said venture capitalist Andy Tang, highlighting the importance of supporting the next generation."
Rosie Rios, a Hayward native and daughter of immigrants, heads the America 250 commission, organizing nationwide celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary. Her childhood memories of the 1976 bicentennial inspired her commitment to public service. Rios aims to create a movement that embodies the spirit of the anniversary. Events like America's Startup competition highlight the importance of investing in the next generation. Various activities are planned throughout the summer in California and the Bay Area to commemorate this significant milestone.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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