Chicano

The language perspectives of Malcolm X "Homemade Education" and Jimmy Santiago Baca "Coming into Language" give their accounts on the experiences they had in developing and accomplishing their vocabulary and language skills through self- exploration and determination. Malcolm X was an African American male, his perspective of language came from the streets of Harlem, his life as a hustler made him street smart. Before his incarceration he felt and expressed in his essay that he was one of “the…

Pat Mora is an American of Mexican descent; and has written over 40 books, which encompass poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Her books largely address children. However, she has written a book for teens and young adults, called “My Own True Name”, as well as, a book for educators, called “Zing”. Three of her poems, “Suspense”, “One Blue Door”, and “Twilight Choir”, occur during and after a rain; and will show how her use of diction entertains and speaks to children. The titles of these poems do…

The United States of America is the home of millions of people from various parts of the world. Throughout this country we can find a miscellany of culture and languages. Language has been around since the beginning of time and in todays society there are innumerable benefits of speaking various amount of languages. In a present day world it possesses an ordinary ideal for individuals to know more than a singular language in which he/she has full control over their first or native…

La Verne is a very small town compared to the other cities around it—San Dimas, Claremont, and Pomona. It was one of the cities that was born from the “boom” of the Santa Fe railroad. Issac Lord, the founder of La Verne, founded this community in 1887 when he convinced the Santa Fe railroad to extend to this area and promptly named it “Lordsburg.” After Issac Lord’s death in March 1917, Lordsburg’s citizens changed the city name to La Verne, meaning “growing green.” Moreover, La Verne also…

Driven by the Salvadorian civil war and dire economic conditions in Mexico, Pedro and Juana both left their respective countries at a young age in search of a better future in the United States. Growing up with parents who were immigrants completely shaped the person I would become, and it was not long before I realized that I was different from all the other kids in my kindergarten class. Despite not speaking any English the first day of school, my parents were determined to not let me get…

The world is constructed to in where two groups of different economic status define their place in society. The reading (a) From the 1967 Preface by Georg Lukacs explained three themes that are interesting. They are alienation, false consciousness, and stand point. These three themes are important in American society since the environment is so diverse meaning people are different in ways such as culture, beliefs, economic status, race and gender. Alienation is a popular theme in previous…

The origins of Mariachi music dates back hundreds of years, but in the form modern society knows it the Mariachi began in the nineteenth century in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The culture of Mexico is identified by their food, language, traditions, and most importantly music. Music is a huge part of the Mexican culture, today mariachi music and bands are associated with Mexico by default. The first existing roots of Mariachis are uncertain, but Mexico takes great pride in its enchanting…

the results private. Later in time, Stella begins to attend support groups for HIV women who were also infected. Stella leaves Jay, due to their differences. Throughout their separation Stella understands her purpose in life and holds a degree in Chicano/a studies and education. Through this crisis, she is able to come out of her community and educate others to be open and accept it; never silent. “I accept HIV in my life as a special task that was bestowed upon me to help the HIV community,…

the depression, after the addition of new deal acts that provided jobs like the CCC the percentage of unemployment of non farm workers decreased from about 35% to around 2%; a significant decrease of 33% (J). Even for the many African American and Chicano minorities this program (as well as similar acts) were very advantageous. Despite the discrimination these groups…

Imagine having to bend down from dawn to dusk, working in 100 degree weather while picking out fruits and vegetables without any breaks. It’s exhausting, boring, and hurts your back. There are no bathroom facilities including having to sleep in a uncomfortable small dirty shack. You’re paid very little which is about a dollar an hour. Although grateful to have work, you feel disrespected. One of the most controversial issues in our complicated history was the mistreatment of fieldworkers. Many…