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Author Archives: anagvargas

The Labyrinth Towards U.S. Citizenship

March 27, 2013by anagvargas Leave a comment

I remember when I was sixteen and had lost my Green Card. Maggie, my Chinese American roommate sat next to me, confused as to why I had suddenly burst into […]

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Human Rights

The Heart of Boyle Heights

December 8, 2012by anagvargas Leave a comment

Having befriended a local activist from the Boyle Heights, East LA area, I have had many opportunities to immerse myself into the everyday life Los Angelenos enjoy. Since I had […]

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Culture

Failing Kids or Failing Schools?

November 29, 2012by anagvargas 3 Comments

Ms. M spoke to her 8th grade algebra class, “I will give you all the tools you need in order to pass the test this Friday. If you do not […]

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Culture, Research

The Lie of America as a Meritocracy

November 29, 2012by anagvargas 1 Comment

Meritocracy: a system in which people can move ahead on the basis of their achievement, or in other words, achieve the American Dream. Such a system implies equal opportunity, in […]

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News, Research

Venezuelans in South Florida

November 4, 2012by anagvargas 1 Comment

Earlier in October, comments about Chavez’s re-election in Venezuela flooded my Twitter and Facebook timeline. Friends living in Miami mentioned how their abuelitas, parents, and cousins were crying and upset […]

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Culture, News

Chongalicious Definition

October 4, 2012by anagvargas 3 Comments

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, […]

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Culture

Music and Immigration

September 20, 2012by anagvargas 3 Comments

Since immigration is a critical part of America’s history, it is no wonder that music today reflects the struggles of a new life in a new country. Cuban-American artist, Celia […]

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