Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 15 entitled: Florida, CA. 1960 – 80 from the book entitled” “EL NORTE.” I was especially drawn to the the continuing themes of historical architecture, the Cuban Regime, immigration, education and the formulation of the term Hispanic.
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REFLECTION | COLIN POWELL
I wanted to take the time to pause and reflect upon the passing of Former Secretary of State General Colin Luther Powell. Whilst I offered my condolences earlier, I just wanted to appreciate a former member of a Presidential Administration for his service and sacrifices for nation. Whilst too often we hear of a sacrifice,Continue reading “REFLECTION | COLIN POWELL”
CLIMATE SUMMIT 2021.
Within this writing I offer a conversation piece for the United Nations Climate Change Summit 2021 that is taking place in Glasgow in partnership with Italy, with regards to oil producing nations, the stigmatization associated with oil-producing nations and the human-costs associated with populations that are written off.
CHAPTER 14 | SUMMARY!
Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 14 from the book entitled: “EL NORTE.” The desire to conserve the cultural heritages of the Spanish-Mexican past are noted with the arts, film and progression of the Hollywood film industry that is known as the Mexican Golden Age of Cinema. Cultural preservation is intertwined with the establishment of unions, riots, protests and world war II. With notable individuals who led movements to improve Mexican-American relations.
SPIRIT DAY 2021.
Within this mini blog post I share some words as I reflect upon Spirit Day 2021.
MLB WORLD SERIES 2021!
Within this writing I connect my research endeavours of Hispanic / Spanish heritage with the MLB World Series Championship Tournament. The beauty of research is when we are able to see it come to life with its practical element, thus to create and contribute to the social good of society. It is with these words I offer my congratulations to the Houston Astros for their American League Division Series (ALDS) 2021 win!!! And my good-thoughts to all the teams within the MLB World Series Championship 2021!!! All the best and thank you for our proud baseball history as well as history in the making!!!
COLUMBUS AND INDIGENOUS DAY 2021.
Within this writing I reflect upon Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day 2021.
THE POLITIC OF PASSION!
Within this writing I offer my support to the First Lady of Florida Casey DeSantis as we learn of her Breast Cancer diagnosis, to include the strength and support of women in the political arena including: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: Nancy Patricia Pelosi, Britain’s former Prime-Minister Margaret Hilda Thatcher (1925-2013) and the first Cuban America ever elected to congress, Republican Ros-Lehtinen. Thank you for your inspiration that encourages the strength of a woman particularly in political life and to all who encourage the strength of a woman.
Nuestra América Española!
Within this writing I reflect upon a recent documentary that aired on ABC’s Soul of Nation as a special for Hispanic / Spanish Heritage Month. I was particularly drawn to the Dolores Huerta interview and the discussion of Mount Cristo Rey. This documentary connected well to the current book reading of “EL NORTE” especially as this is the first ever documentary that I have watched with a focus on Hispanic / Spanish Heritage. thank you to ABC’s team. Thank you to everyone involved in putting together this documentary!!!
REFLECTION | REMEMBERING 9|11.
Within this writing I reflect upon the 9|11 commemoration, remembrances and T. V. broadcasts. I felt that it was important as a mechanism to share one another’s grief and honor that the victims and survivors of the 9/11 attacks are real, their stories continue to exist on this 20th Anniversary.
{HEART'S, FOREVER!} 