Posted in Immigration, Mexico on Oct 28th, 2009
Before the second part of CNN’s Latino in America aired the voices of Latinos were pouring in complaining that the documentary did not accurately depict Latinos. A common criticism was that Latinos were painted with the same stereotyping brush used by Lou Dobbs. A far stretch if you ask me, none the less a protest [...]
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Posted in History, Mexico on Sep 24th, 2009
When you think of San Antonio you might automatically picture in your mind’s eye, the Alamo and the river walk. It’s true that the city has successfully branded itself as a tourist destination where you can eat good Mexican food; enjoy mariachi music and all the other things that make it a Hispanic themed playground [...]
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Posted in Culture on Sep 17th, 2009
El Paso Texas is a very old border city with Mexico that is like a separate country. It is located at the western tip of Texas, isolated from its nearest neighboring large city Odessa by a good four hours. The city has a unique culture comprised of elements from Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas.
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“Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, Thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought is great and swift and free.” Bertrand Russell Ellen is a passionate activist for a large disenfranchised demographic being discriminated by those in power. The Wall Street bubble bust created a financial tsunami that was felt [...]
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Posted in Racism, Struggles on Jul 2nd, 2009
This fourth of July flags will wave across the land, families will enjoy outdoor picnics, and an African American President will celebrate the birth of our country in the White House. It’s a day to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy. As a people, African Americans have come a long way from their initial [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 18th, 2009
Jorge Luis Mora is a Catholic priest on a mission to provide people of all denominations, socio-economic status, and ethnic background with happiness. According to his research the majority of humans are unhappy and some miserable on the edge of despair and suicide. His message is simple, “God’s purpose for you is to pursue and [...]
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Posted in Immigration on May 7th, 2009
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex… It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.” …Albert Einstein Hurricane Ike was a level two storm. It’s a good thing because driving around the day after, it looked like more like a [...]
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“……. Northern Europeans are a superior subspecies of the white race. The Nordics were superior to the Alpines, who in turn were superior to the Mediterraneans, and all of them were superior to the Jews and the Asians.” This is how Rice University professor Stephen Klineberg described the racist immigration laws in the United States prior to [...]
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Posted in Immigration, Mexico on Mar 26th, 2009
According to some, the United Sates has been over run by immigrants that exploit the prosperity of Americans. This is evident when you dine out, travel, play golf, or attend conventions. They have infested low paying entry level jobs such as yard keepers, maids, wait staff, construction, agriculture, etc.
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Posted in Immigration on Mar 19th, 2009
It was the drive and the energy of the group of professionals that first attracted his notice. A dynamic mix of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, united by the mission of helping each other and other Hispanics advance their personal and professional development.
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