Black Hispanic and Latino Americans

The topic of gentrification has become popular among discussions in Chicago. Latino communities in Chicago, like Pilsen, have recently been the target of this. Why is it that people decide to move into impoverished neighborhoods? Most argue that it helps bring “back to life” neighborhoods. Others say it’s simply the taking of culture and taking advantage of the low prices. But can the effects of gentrification be good in a community like Pilsen. As I drove east down Cermak, into Pilsen, the…

For over a century, immigrants from various Latino subgroups have migrated to the United States under varying conditions. As each group faced factors that helped their transition into the United States, there were factors that hindered their transition as well. Mexico, one of the first Latino countries to send masses of migrants to the United States, and the Dominican Republic, one of the last, share many of these factors that have impacted their economic, cultural, and political lives in the…

Death and dying is a part of our everyday life, death practices and rituals are all different depending on sex, age, and ethnic/religious backgrounds. As Kathryn Desmond wrote in a 2016 American Nurse today, she stated that “we first must be aware that cultures have different systems of belief around health, wellness, and practices”. We cannot expect for one person to handle the death of a loved one in the same way that you would or anyone else. For healthcare employees, it is of great value to…

to the) authenticity being questioned. For example, the Latino food in America varies depending on where you are; in California, it could be Chicano or Cuban in Southern Florida.…

Defining American Culture When the phrase “American culture” is mentioned, the first term that comes to mind is diversity. In this way, there exist three common metaphors that many people, both within America and beyond, have used to describe the level heterogeneity in the country. To some, the United States is a melting pot, a metaphor that points out the kind of transformation that happens to people, more so immigrants, as they adjust to fit into the society of their new homes (McDonald 7).…

start. Police officers and African American guy. 11:30- 11:40 • Suddenly, an argument starts with yelling voice of a man. • A big and tall Black guy is sitting in the corner of non-computer area, his backpack and stuffs are on the table. • Nobody knows what is happening, all people 's eyes are toward that voice. • A Hispanic policeman is catching that African American, his face and voice are calm and soft, he tries to not interrupt anyone, he told the Black guy to calm down, and let them talk…

organized by Peggy Wood, Evelyn Washington, Rena Hawkins in order to bring black professionals, mainly couples of the same standards and goals. The men did their own things, while the women came together to discuss political issues, like urban renewal. Chez Nous meaning “ At our house” met once a month to discuss the problems their community faced and to find means for improvement. Chez Nous members were African American couples apart of the upper middle class, which made their club exclusive…

“Being Black” What is someone’s first thought when asked what “black” is? Would they think strictly of the actual color? This is probably what most people think of first. Now if they were asked what “being black” is, what comes to their mind? No one is going to think, “Well there’s no way someone can be a color.” This is because when dealing with the term “being black”, the actual color is left out and black becomes a whole different connotation. See, many people may say being black is just…

ASAP academic advisor and professor, Uriah Brown, published The Black Bubble on December 11, 2015. The Black Bubble was a term he created to portray the bubble that the African Americans had been placed in as well as known as “the black experience.” “The Black Bubble is a term I created. It means, that black people have been placed in it and this bubble represents a barrier to success where African Americans cannot move up the ladder to become successful CEO’s, managers, directors,” said Brown…

Since September of 2015, I’ve been interning with the Quaker-based, non-violent, social justice group, the American Friends Service Committee. During this time, I’ve learned so much about myself, as well as Kansas City’s youth. I’ve helped organize a city-wide high school poster art project and a poetry workshop of the same — giving students a platform to speak out on social issues. This consisted of conducting interactive lecture style classes in Kansas City metro schools such as Paseo,…