Religious Groups Push for Immigration Reform
The United States has always been seen as a country tolerant of religious freedom. Just look at some the very first migrants to America: the pilgrims. Since then, different groups […]
Category Archives: Culture
Chongalicious Definition
Laura Di Lorenzo (left) and Mimi Davila, creators of “Chongalicious” YouTube video. Picture from Miami New Times. An everyday scene across a Miami street, regardless of the day or hour, […]
Borderless Love and Multiethnic Identity
I grew up believing that marrying outside of one’s race was no big thing. My dad is from Peru and my mom is from Oklahoma, and there’s never seemed to […]
Too quick to judge: Youth and Gang Involvement
Gangs. There is so much one can learn about them but many do not take the time to do so and simply judge them and the people in them. James […]
Cultural Centers Losing Culture?
One of the things that makes Los Angeles so unique is the vibrant mix of cultures that form small communities in the metropolitan city. It is truly a diverse megalopolis […]
A New Definition of the American Identity
Many Americans take pride in the United States for being culturally diverse, yet, at the same time, many of those same Americans also place an expectation on immigrants to assimilate. […]
We Are Siamese If You Please
As kids, Disney movies filled up our movie shelves and were the feature presentations of our family movie nights. But as we watch these movies now, being the older and […]
The State of Human Rights on the Border
When discussing immigration policy, we usually refer to the dangers that immigrants pose to the American economy, society, and welfare system. Much less frequently mentioned are the dangers that the […]
“A Better Life”: Understanding the Immigrant Experience
Director Chris Weitz’s 2011 film “A Better Life” is not only an Oscar-nominated cinematic piece, but also a harrowing statement of the personal lives of immigrants. The film’s star, Demian Bichir, plays […]
Does Immigration Enhance the Melting Pot?
There has been a great amount of controversy over the way immigration is changing the demographics of many communities in the U.S., especially small towns. However, a show set to […]
Immigration Talk 