Guadalajara

History of Racial Discrimination and Profiling “Do you miss Mexico?” I ask my mother, Irma and father Juan. My mother gently grabs my father’s hand and responds, “We will always miss the rich heritage we left behind in Mexico - the food, of course, and our loved ones. It will always be home for your father and me, but we came to the United States to become citizens of the free. Although we may have more liberty here, it was a challenging journey where we had many battles of fighting for our…

The American Dream Is the American Dream a myth or reality? According to Dicitonary.com, the American Dream is defined as the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, and initiative. The American dream is a goal that is strived by Americans and foreigners alike, but the idea behind it gets convoluted because of different interpretations. These different interpretations fall under two spectrums: public and individual…

Throughout the years a prodigious amount of people be having a difficult time choosing a president that benefits the United States. By being concerned with the pros and cons about a president they are choosing that will become an influence in their lives. Personally, being a lucid presidential candidate who will make a positive change throughout my presidential years will benefit everyone in the United States. Becoming a president one has to be focusing on the concerns the people are having…

When you think of marriage, you think about two people who love each other and who want a life together, which usually means having children, but some don't think of it the same way when it comes to same-sex marriage. In an article written by a conservative, named Trayce Hansen, she gives reasons to why love isn't enough, focusing on how children are better off raised by a married mother and father, but she is only portraying a single story on the issue, which can be further explained by…

My fight for immigration reform began in the sixth grade with the arrival of my best friend Judith and her family from Mexico. They have exposed me to a new, hardworking culture that does not get its due credit from media and politicians. The injustice these remarkable people face not only sparked a fire in myself but my entire family. My Father Dan Aldridge, a lawyer licensed to practice in both Alabama and Tennessee, would soon become well acquainted with a good friend of Judith’s family. Juan…

If you’ve ever seen a football game you know that the fans react loudest when players score. The second loudest reaction by fans occurs when a player takes or delivers a nasty hit. When there is a direct blow to the head in these collisions players may get a mild traumatic brain injury, also known as a concussion. Sports related concussions have been on a steady rise with more and more people getting involved in organized sports. From the youth league to college and all the way up to the pros,…

“From 1936-1939, a civil war raged in Spain between those loyal to the newly-stablished Republican government and those who favored a conservative, militaristic system”. The people, who were loyal to the democratically elected Spanish Republic, were called the Loyalists or Republicans. This group of people fought for the democracy in Spain, that has being gained after the fall of the monarchy. The opposite group, who favored a conservative and militaristic system, also was a fascist rebel group…

Two minutes left in the game and we are a goal away from winning the first game of the season for my sister’s soccer team. The clock is ticking and time is running out. I sprint down the field with the ball as fast as I can when suddenly BAM! Lights out. After a minute of blacking out, all I can hear is screaming and crying with people hovering over me. I open my eyes and I try to talk and move and get back up to keep playing but I cannot. It is like I have forgotten the basic things in life…

Discover the barren land, and unique people of Mexico. Explore the variety of sandy beaches in its blazing hot climate, and giant volcanoes. Travel to Mexico to learn about their lifestyle, sports and religion including the amazing history of Mexico. Come on by and don 't wait another minute to visit Mexico! Location: Mexico is located at about 23 degrees North and 102 degrees West in the southern portion of North America. It is also located in a region known as Middle America. In addition,…

Now this topic I definitely have experience with. Seeing as though I come from a strong Latin family and I am a woman, the stereotypes definitely held true in my grandparents’ house. My grandparents on my dad’s side are from Guadalajara and my grandpa is very old fashioned. I remember always getting in trouble by my grandpa when I was little because he would always tell me that since I was a woman it was my job to serve the dinner while the men sat at the table and did nothing;…