“The American Library Association listed the book as the 46th most banned or challenged book of the first decade of the 21st century.” (Greene, 2014, para.14) Slaughterhouse-Five had been bashed since it release in March 1969 due to its use of profane language and vivid descriptions of disturbing scenes. It has been banned from multiple schools and libraries all over the world. However, banning this book is only sparring a person from a great book.
(Luhr 1169) In the 1980s and 1990s, there was a large immigration of Latinos and Asians into California creating a more diverse ethnic population in the state. Therefore, Encinitas used this new wave of ethnicity when creating the style and mood of the city. Luhr argues that Encinitas has created an environment of equality and acceptance, different from the communities in the Philippines and Rancho
San Francisco is known to most of the world as one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Simply stating the city and we begin to think about big, bold and bright images. However, what is rarely thought when this city is mentioned are the vibrant murals plastered throughout the city, more particularly the Chicano Art. Chicano art is a medium that regards to the triumphs, hardships, love, and life of a Chicano. Although the art is aimed to relate to the Chicano community this does not limit the works audience.
Furthermore, I learned that in San Diego, there is this park called Chicano Park. The
Borderlands is a concept that does not have to be seen to be considered borders and can often be placed subconsciously by ourselves. These borderlands are unsettled and unclear and are consistently changing. The famous singer Rosita Fernández was born in Mexico but spent majority of her life in San Antonio performing music. Rosita was very popular in the San Antonio music scene and eventually was inducted into both the San Antonio music hall of fame and the Tejano Music Hall of Fame. Rosita’s induction into both of these halls demonstrates her diversity border including her Texan connection as well as her Mexican connection since she is considered half Mexican and half Texan.
She also stated, “everything you find in Mexico, you can find here. In fact, over 90% of the things here are made in Mexico, which makes this place little Mexico.” I also asked a Olvera Street tour guy who was sitting inside Avila Adobe, that what made this place common in the hispanic community. He responded, “Olvera street has become part of all hispanics culture, not only mexicans. Hispanic from all countries can identify themselves here because everyone has a lot in common.”
Chicano art as 3 common themes - Immigration, geography and displacement. Taking an activist stance, artists illustrate the historical presence of Mexicans and native people in the Southwest, the abuse of undocumented immigrants, racial profiling, and the militarization of the border. “Many Chicano artists have focused on the dangers of the border, often using barbed wire as a direct metaphorical representation of the painful and contradictory experiences of Chicanos caught between two cultures”. (Chicana and Chicano Art. Jackson, Carlos Francisco)
As I opened the door for the Chicano Student Center, at the University of California Riverside, I did not know what to expect. The feeling of a thousand butterflies, fluttering in my stomach, my palms so sweaty, it was if I had dipped them in water. A couple of days before I had emailed the director of the program, Estella Acuña, hoping to schedule an interview with her to acquire a better understanding of the Chicano program. However, she sadly informed me that she was going to be very busy, thus directing me to a student worker from the program, Joana Reyes. I walked in through the door and the first thing I saw was a beautiful mural which had vivid colors that made it stand out from anything else in the room.
Many immigrants move to United States of America for better life. My name is Nahome Walle. I'm one of these immigrants who come across another country to seek a better life. I was born and grew up in Ethiopia. I never thought that I would be leaving my country and live away.
Documentary Premiere - You are cordially invited! Venezuelan Director Berenice Saez will premiere her first feature documentary "Immigrant Stories" on Saturday April 22, 2017 at the Cole Art Center in Nacogdoches. The function will start at 07:00pm, runtime is 40minutes and there will be a session of Q&A afterwards.
Incorporated with these icons are whole scenes depicted on Chicano civil rights. Today the park is used for political and social events and every year the Latino community of San Diego, come together to celebrate its christening with music, dancing, food, and speeches of empowerment
Growing up in an immigrant household in America, was difficult. I didn’t live, I learned to adapt. I learned to adapt to the fact that I did not look like any of my peers, so I changed. Adapted to the fact that my hair texture would never be like any of my peers, so I changed. Adapted to the fact that I was not as financially well off as my peers, so I changed.
As I walked down the street, I saw this huge line for what seemed like a mere simply hot soup lunch. As I shifted closer, I saw they were having a charity day in which they provided free lunch for the needy. The sheer number of people needy, however, struck me in awe. I realized that the recent talks of mass immigration was no rumor, immigrants were increasing every day; they came here and devalued work, forcing us citizens to quickly transition from a steady income to this competition for the simplest jobs. I stopped walking and thought about if I really wanted to spend the extra dollar to buy a satisfying lunch.
First generation immigrants sacrifice their adulthood in search of a better life for their family and for future generations to come. My father came from Peru to support his family. He was the first person in his family to come to America. He works in road construction from morning until night so that my family is supported. The desire to repay both of my parents is the belief that guides my life.
There are many challenges that immigrants face throughout their lives. Many immigrants are able to come to the U.S., but it is not easy as it seems. One challenge that immigrants go through is being able to have respect that the U.S. citizens have. Another challenge that immigrants face is being able to adapt to the new environment. People who arrive in the U.S. might not be able to speak English.
