Venezuelans in South Florida
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 […]
Breaking Down the Latino Vote
Whenever I see bumper stickers that say “Latinos for Obama,” I always feel a bit conflicted. It is important for Obama and other candidates to acknowledge and address the interests […]
The Absence of Voice
When a story is told, the perspective of the writer is not always taken into consideration by those reading or listening to the story. Although a source may be credible, […]
The Mysterious Appeal of Gangnam Style
As someone who has been a fan of Psy before he broke onto the U.S.’s charts, the explosion of his hit single “Gangnam Style” in the U.S. has always puzzled […]
Is lethal force ever acceptable?
Stories of border patrol agents using lethal force against individuals on the border or on the other side of the border have created major controversy. The clash between the criticism […]
LAPD Chief encouraging immigrants to not fear the police
Who are the police? Why should we trust them? Why should we call them when they don’t help? They want to get me in trouble right? These are the kind […]
Russell Means
On October 22, 2012 Russell Means passed away at the age of seventy-two. Referred to as the most famous American Indian since Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse by the LA […]
Reasoning behind Unauthorized Immigration
One of the exhibits at tunnel of opression last week at Occidental College was a simulation of what it is like to migrant to the United States without papers, and […]
Taking Ownership of Undocumented Status in Popular Culture
Although immigration has always been a hotly contested topic in American politics, it has typically been marginalized by American popular culture. That is, until now. Jose Antonio Vargas is a […]
Is English Essential Outside the US?
Bilingualism in schools is a controversial topic often discussed in the United States. It raises questions about whether bilingualism hinders or fosters multiculturalism and assimilation of immigrants, regardless of which […]
Immigration Talk 