One of the things that I feel very strongly about is that Chicanos and Chicanas have more to be “American” about (in a historical sense), than most U.S. citizens, with the exception possibly of our … [Read more...]
What comes first, the chicken or the egg? I don’t know, but a similar question could be put forth about schools: And what comes first, the intelligence of the school or the intelligences of the … [Read more...]
At the time I graduated from high school at the age of eighteen, I had no expectations about going to college. I observed, however, that a large number of my white (“Anglo”) fellow graduates … [Read more...]
IN SEARCH OF BEING CHICANO PART TWO So now there is the issue that being Chicano or Chicana is almost like being in a religion, although I don’t think that Chicanos worship any particular … [Read more...]
IN SEARCH OF BEING CHICANO PART ONE Do you think that you (yourself) are what is called “ethnic?” You see, the term ethnicity means “to have a consciousness of kind,” according to Ward Hunt … [Read more...]
In honor of Women’s History Month, I think we would be remiss if we did not remember “Las Adelitas” particularly at this time of the year (as well as throughout the rest of the year). For those of you … [Read more...]
