Joe Angel Robles (A Voice for Our Community)

By A. Govea

November 23, 2014

Joe Angel Robles

Born and raised in Dallas Texas, Joe Angel Robles Jr. graduated in 2013 from the University of North Texas where he studied the New Media Arts focusing on animation and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. While in school, Joe was a recipient of two yearly scholarly awards, the USC scholarship in 2011, and the Union Employee scholarship in 2012. Joe focused much of his efforts on activism; such as serving philanthropies to educate the minority youth, lobbying efforts to support immigration reform, and assisting with rebuilding efforts in low-income areas. These distinct accomplishments earned him the “Mean Green” Student Unity Award in 2012, an honor given to the student that promotes the most diversity within the North Texas community. Before college, Joe served in the United States Air Force from 2003-2007 and in the Air Force Reserve from 2007-2014 as a military policeman.  He served three tours in the Middle East. His experience working with different cultures across the world has given him great insight and has allowed him to use these experiences within the content of his work. Currently, Joe attends Texas A&M School of Law.  Away from law school, Joe's focus has been on his children’s book entitled “Little Pabilito P.I.” The book's purpose is to create more diversity, cultural awareness in the community, and most importantly making learning about culture fun. He was always an avid reader but growing up back in the early 90’s it was heard to find books or characters in books to relate to. This is where “Little Pabilito P.I. comes in which not only gives children a relatable character but also educates. Joe plans to team up with local non-profit organizations and hand out free copies in low income areas. His mission is to give the Latino community a voice, especially the children. His advice to other would be writers “The key is to keep grinding away, it is hard to get off the ground, but be patient and trust yourself and your material”.   Last “Be proud of your work and believe in yourself” 

Personal Single Father of one, Joaquin “Beni” Robles, is still active in the Air National Guard.

Memberships include; Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic Law Student’s Association, American Bar Association, Young Professionals Movement and LULAC Council Number Council # 22139 Parliamentarian.