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issues present in America, mainly Puerto Rican issues but racial inequality as a whole. “My Native Costume” is an example of the preconceptions that people may have about POC’s (people of color) and that they are just seen as their native selves. Espada’s use of irony and satire throughout all of his poems demonstrates the racism that POC’s have to endure everyday. Espada’s utilizes satire to depict the struggles of being a Latino. “You know, the teacher said, a Puerto Rican costume.” (Espada…

The next great event of 1947 happened in America’s Pastime of Major League Baseball. In 1947, baseball was separated by skin color just like most places in the U.S. during this time. The whites played in the MLB while the blacks had their own league, the Negro League. This was how baseball was played until a man by the name of Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers team. If Robinson could become good enough to play in the MLB for the Dodgers, he would be the “major leagues’ first…

Native Americans Historically, Native Americans have participated in military operations since the colonization of America during the 17th century (Nancy,2005). Their involvement expanded during the late 1800’s when they were drafted to serve in segregated units however, they were still not able to claim U.S citizenship. During World War I, Native Americans did not receive equal treatment compared with Caucasian soldiers. The Navajo and Apache “code talkers” were responsible for significant…

the territory. Today you do not see Puerto Rico depending of sugar for agricultural benefits. As America moved into reign they supplied the territory with all essential needs. There own industrial revolution changed the island. There is no longer huge field, but rather factories in big cities. Some plantations still exist, but it does not bring in the economic gain it once did. This globalization and allowing for new merchants to change the face value of Puerto Rico ultimately changed the whole…

Jorge Duany’s article focuses on the historical analyses and migration patterns of what he calls “the insular Hispanic Caribbean —Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic”. Explaining that Caribbean families from these countries have been the largest and most sustained populations of Caribbean migrants to the U.S. It’s clear that Duany is passionate discussing the wholesome and increasingly evident Caribbean diaspora and how that continues to impact American culture as well as other…

If I had the opportunity to go anywhere in the world, it would be the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands and Texas are the exact opposite of one another. Texas unlike the Virgin Islands is filled with dead scorched lands. It is very rare one gets a chance to be able to see crystal clear water with all sorts of green exotic vegetation and wildlife. One condition is that if I were to go my family would also go. I have always told my parents that someday I will be able to repay them back for…

Next, I want to highlight some of the specific challenges foreign-born players face on their way to MLB. These challenges are nothing like their American counterparts and could affect their performance when they enter the Big Leagues. An academic paper written by Arturo Marcano and David Fidler in 1999 discusses the mistreatment of Latin American baseball players during the signing and recruiting process. Often, these players are so poor that they take any contract put in front of them and do…

Puerto Rico is a place, though small, has a big history and is full of many riches. Many have no idea who or what Puerto Rico is and I write this paper not only to inform others but to show pride in where I come from. I will explain its location, history, government, religion, culture, holidays, and heroes in hope of broadening the minds of others. Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and is 1,150 miles below Florida. Puerto Rico is 106 miles long and 37…

Puerto Rican food is a bold, unique blend of Latin, African and caribbean cuisine, using both native ingredients and imported elements. Often high in fat and sugar, this cuisine is as big on calories as it is on flavor. Whether just visiting a regular island , you’ll be sure to experience food and drinks that you will never forget, and that might kick start your cravings. One way that this article analyzes that it uses explanation and examples is, explaining what Puerto ricans use to…

1940s Sports David Ortiz is an African American baseball player that makes more that 15 million a year; it would take an average american to match his 1 years wage with 294 year’s of work. At 1 point athletes didn't make that much and were not recognized as much as they are today. In fact athletes didn't have the same grip on society as they do now because of the amount of attention the press gives them; or by social media. At 1 time sports, jobs, churches,communities were very segregated and…