As I took the time to reflect upon the 1 year anniversary of the protests that stemmed from Cuba, in the wake and creation of the uprising that demanded freedom for the people of Cuba; I reflected and shared what I think is also viewed as the risk of voicing publicly, what is felt internally.Continue reading “REFLECTIONS | PATRIA y VIDA!”
Tag Archives: SpanishAmerica
BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE DAY!
I would like to congratulate the nation of the Bahamas, that was officially known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas a very happy Independence Day. On July 10th 2022 the Bahamas celebrates its 49 years as a sovereign nation that is Independent from the British Monarchy as declared in 1973. As the British settlers arrivedContinue reading “BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE DAY!”
ARGENTINA INDEPENDENCE DAY!
On the occasion of Argentina’s Independence day that is celebrated on July 9th 2022, I would like to wish Argentina a very happy Independence day. The Argentinian Independence day was formally declared in the year of 1816 from King Fernando VII of Spain and the Spanish Empire. While today the declarations of Independence are aContinue reading “ARGENTINA INDEPENDENCE DAY!”
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
I would like to take the time to congratulate Her Majesty (HM) Queen Elizabeth II upon the 70th Platinum Jubilee that is being celebrated in the United Kingdom. I appreciate the services of the Royal British Family and Monarch who has reigned as the longest serving Queen. This is an inspirational and reflective moment forContinue reading “Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.”
AMERICA’S BOUGAINVILLEA.
On May 23rd 2022 I completed our Bougainvillea flower inspired embroidery. The flowers on our plant bloomed beautifully during the early months of Spring this year. This is the second time the flowers bloomed for us within a span of 8 years since I have been taking care of the Bougainvillea as a house plant.Continue reading “AMERICA’S BOUGAINVILLEA.”
HOTEL SARATOGA, HAVANA, CUBA.
My thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to family, friends, relatives and all who are impacted by the tragedy of Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba. A devastating explosion took place at the site that has claimed the lives of 22 individuals, and destroyed a beautiful historical architectural building. Guests to the hotel include Madonna andContinue reading “HOTEL SARATOGA, HAVANA, CUBA.”
FELIZ DIA DEL PADRE!
On March 16th 2022 Father’s Day is celebrated in Spain. I join all who celebrate Father’s Day on this Day in Spain a very Happy Father’s Day 2022! To also especially share these greetings to you, to share with the Spanish, Hispanic, Latino/a/x community (s) within America who may also be celebrating Father’s Day asContinue reading ” FELIZ DIA DEL PADRE!”
THREE KINGS DAY!!!
On January 6th 2022 it is the celebration of the Three Kings Day, that is also known as the Epiphany Day and Feliz Dia De Reyes within the Spanish Culture. As per previous writing this day is most often celebrated / commemorated the day after New year’s Day which is January the 2nd, and asContinue reading “THREE KINGS DAY!!!”
I AM YOUR HERITAGE.
This writing provides an overall summary for the book entitled: “The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America” by Carrie Gibson, 2019. I appreciate the depths of this research endeavour. Thank you. The centuries of Spanish Explorations within America speak to the present topical issues that require observation and policy formation. I desire to term Spanish American History as Americas Heritage, thus the title; I AM YOUR HERITAGE!!!
CHAPTER 16 | SUMMARY!
Within this blog post I write a summary of Chapter 16 entitled: “Tucson, Arizona, ca. 1994-2018” from the Book: “EL NORTE.” I combine Gibsons views with my own research endeavours. Topics of discussion include: the School Systems, USMCA (NAFTA), Immigration, Immigration Legislation and Border Spaces.
{HEART'S, FOREVER!} 