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Mexican-American Studies Banned in Arizona
Mexican-American studies and equality took a step backwards. -
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Arizona Immigration Law
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signs the broadest and toughest anti–illegal immigrant law in U.S. history. The legislation, SB-1070, cracks down on anyone harboring or hiring undocumented immigrants and gives local police unprecedented powers. -
Hispanic U.S. Senator
Marco Rubio, a second-generation Cuban American, is elected U.S. Senator from Florida. -
Grafika a la Tex-Mex
Artist: Tony Ortega
This piece of art portrays the culture in recent times by contrasting old art figures such as the woman and the rose with pieces that are seen more often today. -
The Boy Kings of Texas: A Memoir
Author: Domingo Martinez
A book about a young man living on the border of The United States and Mexico and how this proved to be difficult for him to reach his manhood. -
1/6th of total U.S. Population
Nearly 51 million Hispanics in The United States -
A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying by Laurie Ann Guerrero
Author: Laurie Ann Guerrero
These poems explore many conflicted figures of Mexican History. It also goes to say that some of the reasons there are different expectations for genders goes back to history and certain leaders in the Spanish culture. -
Pacoima neighborhood mural
A beautiful Mural done by a large group of volunteers. This mural shows the beauty of the Mexican culture and women today. -
The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande
Author: Reyna Grande
This book depicts about an illegal citizen who has the American dream of success and prosperity through education that is no possible in the homeland. -
The Deportation of Wopper Barraza by Maceo Montoya
Author: Maceo Montoya
This novel talks about many of the deportation policies that seem unfair and unjust, and jus show detrimental being deported can be. -
Tejano Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GWsnWYMk_Q
Artists: Toni Peret · Jose Maria Castells · La Mafia · Fama · La Tropa F · Ram Herrera · David Marez
This is a popular piece of music that many of the Mexican-AMericans listen to in todays time to stay close to their culture. -
Latinos became largest ethnic group in Most Populous US State- California
Nearly 14.99 Million Hispanics over 14.92 million Non-Hispanic Whites -
¡Méjico, Mexico!
Artist: Frank Romero
This painting is significant because even though it wasn't made in this decade it is one thats offered in the Chicano exhibition at the Long Beach Institution, not until 2015 have Chicano artists have been able to have an exhibition dedicated to their work at this art facility. -
Adaptation of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa
Artist: Levi Ponce
This mural portrays the Mexican_American culture by taking one of the most famous paintings and incorporating very well known Mexican symbols such as the sombrero and the Mexican style sword. -
Going to Trial
The discrimination is recognized of the banning of Mexican-American studies and gives the plaintiffs the chance to defend their case in state court. -
With You Tonight- Nicky Jam
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Casa Rio Riverwalk
A recent picture of a familiar restaurant in San Antonio at the riverwalk. The riverwalk is loaded with Mexican culture and this restraint has a strong part of it. -
Donald Trump Presidency threatens illegal citizens
The election of Donald Trump threatens many undocumented citizens and illegal immigrants. -
Education and Health
Education and health continues to be a major problem in the chicano populations of The United States. -
Texas Voter ID Law Intentionally Discriminates- Ruled by Federal Judge
A federal judge ruled that the voter identification law the Texas Legislature passed in 2011 was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters. -
School and Agriculture Competitions for the Spanish
Today in many UIL events they offer Spanish Speaking competitions, also in The FFA they offer a Spanish Creed Competition
