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Hispanics are now the nations largest minority group, bypassing the African-Americans. The Hispanic community is the fastest-growing minority group in the United States, according to the U.S. census. America will recognize what many in this country know from personal experience, over the next few weeks. The most admired values of the Hispanic community are the same values that sustain our nation's greatness: sacrifice, hard work, personal initiative, dedication to family, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The Hispanic vote is neither homogenous nor loyal to one party. Though the current political moment seems to favor the Democratic Party, experts say that affinity should not be taken for granted. The terms used to name them -- Hispanics, Hispanic-Americans, Latinos, Latino-Americans, the Spanish-surnamed -- too tightly package the people categorized by those definitions, some observers say. Yet these descriptions belie the complexity of the 44 million people to whom they refer.
Hispanics are arising in our country. It appears they are legally starting to handle things in a better way. Also, I believe they should keep fighting for their rights.
It is interesting that Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) gives all Americans the chance to gain insight into the nation's largest minority.
In 1903 Japanese and Mexican farm workers form Japanese-Mexican Farm Association.
The U.S. establishes the first border patrol in 1904.
In 1910 the beginning of the Mexican Revolution sent thousands of Mexicans north.
In 1921 the Immigration act was established.
In 1928 Octaviano Larrazolo was elected the first Hispanic U.S. senator.
In 2003 new census number show Hispanics to be the largest minority group
CNN news ♥.
This morning I watched a few videos from the CNN news. The first video was on the first interview with the writer from the "Ask the Mexican" column. The writer talked about how rude white Americans were and that sometimes he would get questions just asking why Mexicans always stole. He talked about how offended he is but that sometimes Americans are right. For example, one question was about why the most ignorant immigrants in the U.S. are the Mexicans. But instead of getting mad, the write admitted that this was true and that Mexicans should realize that they are in America and they SHOULD learn the language.
Another video I watched was on the racism that still exists today. It was about two African American brothers who are being charged with 5 years in prison for dealing crack cocaine. But if it's powder cocaine, they would have only been charged a few years. The only thing is that everyone knows that crack cocaine is more common with the African society and powder cocaine is among the whites. The last video I watched was on a man who found maggots in his candy. The candy was bought from the .99 cent store. As soon as he saw the crawling maggots all over the choclate he bought he went straight back to the store before anyone else bought it. His main concern was making sure that the product was taken off the rack because he knew that it's almost Halloween time and children were probably going to get it in their candy bags.
reflection ♥.
I completely agree with the man behind the "ask a mexican" column in the fact that just because they have their own culture doesn't mean that they have disrespect Americans. But about the brothers getting charged with atleast 10 more years than if they would have been white is wrong. I feel that people need to face the fact that we are all different but we should all be treated equal. Last, the maggots in the chocolate is gross and I'm glad to say that no will be taking those home.
- CNN news
- Language divides Illinois town
- The article that I read is about the city of Carpentersville, Illinois. In June a group of local politicians fought to declare English as the official language. They wanted all official government business to be done in English. The town is a about 40% Hispanic. The English only act is flooding is driving Hispanics out there are dozens of for sale signs. I also read about an army veteran who cut down the US flag. The reason was because there was a Mexican flag above it. The veteran said that if they want it they can fight for it. He says that he only wants someone to fight him for it.
- I think that these stories are very interesting. It is very disappointing that this is happening. I think that us mexicans should fight against that.
- One interesting thing that I learned is that there is still a lot of racism going on.
Timeline
The first thing that I learned is about the Japanese- Mexican labor association. The first US border patrol was established in 1904. in 1928 octavio larrazolo was elected as the first Hispanic US senator. Benjamin Nathan Cardozo becomes the firs Latino named to the US supreme court. In 1942 the Mexican and US government establish the bracero program due to WW2 but ended in 1964. in 1954 gen. Joseph may swing directs “operation wetback”.
US sailor: Don’t deport my wife
For some families living here in the US, some members have became legally able as a resident here will others are still considered “illegal immigrants” . In this case, a second class petty officer Eduardo Gonzalez who serves the US Navy, and family are residentially staying at Jacksonville, Florida. Faces issues while shipped away that his wife may be deported back to her hometown Guatemala. But what makes this situation even more complicated is that Gonzalez and his wife have a young boy. And if Mildred his wife gets deported he won’t know what will happen to his son. His wife Mildred came to the US with her mother in 1989 when she was only 5. They had came for safety as refugees from the war in Guatemala. However, her mother had permission for her and her daughter to stay here without any problems. But then when Mildred got married to Eduardo that permission was no longer eligible to her since she was no longer single and living with her mother. A judge has granted her one year extension and if her legal status does not change by June 8, 2008 they she will have to voluntarily leave the country or face deportation. Mark Krikorian, director of the Center for Immigrations Studies who is in favor for tougher immigration laws, says that they should give no pity to this “lawbreaker” who is married to a US solider. She still broke the law so in that way she should be deported. As for Gonzalez, he just wants for his family to be together. Is confused over the country he is fighting for, is the same trying to separate his family. Mildred states that she is no law breaker, that her and her family just came for safety and a place to live like any other person. I also agree with Gonzalez and his family, I believe it is very unfair that they will take his family apart. Especially when they say support the troops, but all there doing his worsening things. And for this racist dood, I bet if he was in this situation like many others he would be crying on his knees to become a citizen. But another thing Mildred and her husband should of fixed her papers as soon as they got married if they know the situation with immigrants is just getting harsher.
Today as I read the article I see that Hispanics are growing in the United States of America with a a sense of business Hispanic own more liquor stores, markets, and fast food. Than many Americans. Many Hispanic are undermined like other races to grow as a whole. Also the stereotypes that Hispanics are only good for “cutting Grass”, Making kids”, and crossing the boarders”. I feel that Hispanic contribute more to us then any other racist. I mean they put the big NO back to gather. These people owned have of America before England took away from them.
One of the interesting facts I found out about the U.S. is that the boarder patrol was established in 1904 it went from El paseo, Texas to California. The immigration act was passed to send Puerto Ricans and Mexicans back to Central and south America or any immigrant.
The Hispanic experience today:
This article was talking about how it is like to be an Hispanic in America. Some people ask if the American dream is yet achieved. The CNN takes a look at the challenges confronted by the communities and is growing influence on the realms of politics, culture, and business. I think that its not very hard being Hispanic in America unless you make it hard on yourself, and it is true that others will try to make it hard for you. An interesting fact in this article is that the communities are growing influence on many things.
Five die in plant fire after signaling rescuers:
In this article, it talked about contractors were working in an empty water tunnel hundreds of feet underground when fire broke out of the generating plant. Five people had died at this time. The five that have died were a section above the fire and only got enough time to scramble 1,000 feet away. After 45 minutes of the fire burning, rescuers lowered down fresh air tubes and mask so the workers wouldn’t inhale toxic fumes. After 2 workers are being treated as of right now while four escaped. I feel bad for the workers who had got stuck inside of the hole because they weren't doing anything wrong, they were just at the wrong place at the wrong time.
An interesting fact is that four people managed to escape the tragedy, and only two are being treated. It is also interesting that why did people die after rescuers were called?
6 things I learned from the timeline:
-Mexico at a time was a very rich and wealthy.(1903)
-The u.s establishes the first border patrol, responsible for an area stretching from el paso, texas to west california.(1904)
-The beginning of the Mexican revolution sends thousands of Mexicans north to settle the American southwest.(1910)
-The first Hispanic Senator was Larrazolo replaces sen.(1928)
-A league of Latin American citzens forms when several Latino service organizations merge.(1929)
-Cesar chavez and Dolores Huerta found the United farm Workers of America.(1965)
The complicated measure of being Hispanic in America
The article I read, talks about the complications of being Hispanic in America. Many people, of the Hispanic culture are from different areas such as Salvadoran, Argentinean or Dominican. There is a fight to let people know that they struggle to stand out through categories. The article says “From a census standpoint, being of Hispanic or Latino origin means a person identifies himself in one of four listed categories: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or "other Spanish, Hispanic or Latino" origin.” People also put their word in saying that they call themselves Hispanic-American. This means they have a Hispanic background, but also means that they themselves are from America. Others like to say their parents are from a certain country, and they are from America.
U.S. SAILOR: DON’T DEPORT MY WIFE
This article was about Eduardo Gonzalez, a sailor that didn’t want to lose his wife while he was fighting in the war. It said that this man was going to find out his wife was deported when he came back from the war because she doesn’t have citizenship. She would be sent back to her hometown in Guatemala and Gonzalez was fighting for amnesty for her because he is serving his country. He fought a good argument saying that why would he defend a country that is trying to take his wife away? With that answer came that the Navy couldn’t help him because it is the immigration agency’s fault. They are the only ones that can decide if that is an appropriate action. Gonzalez said that this would be an appropriate action for all the people in the Armed Forces because there are many others in his situation. He just wants justice.
I think that this would be a very nice action if the spouses could stay because it is only humane. Why would you deport someone’s wife or husband when they have no way to help? I think there should be a law set for this matter.
Gonzalez’s wife, Mildred, came to the U.S. in 1989, at the age of five.
DRUGS FOR BOXING?
Monica Lovato knows all too well the pain and destruction of drug and alcohol abuse. She was born in Espanola, considered one of the poorest places in the country. It had a drug overdose rate 5 times the us average. Like most of the people living there, she lost a lot of friends due to drug related problems. She told the reporters, “When I lived in Espanola there wasn’t much to do, so we just found someone’s house and we partied there.” Her boyfriend that was a recovered heroine addict, but died in a car crash eight years ago. That’s when Lavato turned to boxing to keep kids out of the same path she had gone through. She started sparring at a gym, where coaches noticed her natural athletic ability and had a powerful left punch. After 12 fights as an amateur, the Espanola southpaw went pro. She started winning fight after fight, including the recent International Boxing Association's bantamweight world champion title belt. She had also started raising money for sports and such things for kids. She volunteered her time at a boxing gym. Since then more then 200 kids have participated in the activity. She says she admits to being a tough trainer, but she says she does it for her kids and she says she wants to get the best out of them. Her plans for the future are she wants to build a community center that is affordable for everyone. She has been trying to help out kids after she gave up her old lifestyle and started thinking about the kids and their future.
Today I have watched a video clip on the man behind the ask a Mexican column. A reporter asked him questions on they type of questions he get. Even thought the questions in a way disrespect Hispanics he does not get mad. Sometimes he agrees with what the people are saying. Like one of the many Americans that write to him asked why don’t Mexicans make an effort to learn English. To me that is kind of rude because they don’t know what Mexicans are doing or what they are going thru. Maybe they are too busy working. You don’t know right. Also I read about a U.S sailor and his wife. I read that he is going to be deployed and they are trying to deport his wife. He feels bad because while he is risking his life over on Iraq they are ruining his family. I think that many Mexicans come here to work not to bother anyone. I think “Americans” or white people should realize that they are immigrants to they should remember whose land this was first. They don’t have the right to treat people bad just because they are not the same race as they are. The USA is supposed to be about liberty and honor and fairness. But they are not being fair. Many of these people have been here for many years doing the jobs that many “real Americans” will not do. People should think about that.
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