Immigrant Intelligence in the Classroom
If someone were to ask you what attributes the model student in a classroom setting has, would “immigrant child” come to mind? When we think of the high achieving students […]
Tag Archives: Immigrant Youth
How Coalition Organizations can help the Immigration Movement
(Pictured from left to right: Sandra, Blanca Gamez, Senator Dean Heller and Astrid Silver) While Americans wait for the House to vote on SB 744, the […]
What the DOMA ruling means for “Undocuqueers”
With the recent ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act, LGBT couples across the United States are celebrating their new freedom. Finally the federal government will recognize all LGBT marriages […]
The Heart of Boyle Heights
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 […]
Camilo Ontiveros’ “In The Ring”: The Sport of Boxing and Immigration
I have seen my fair share of innovative artwork, but I have never walked into an art exhibit to see a giant boxing ring in the middle of the room. […]
Ethics and Issues in Deportation
Last year’s deportation statistics were record-breaking. During 2011, approximately 400,000 undocumented immigrants were deported (Record Number of Illegal Immigrants Deported in 2011). Like all immigrant populations, the people deported formed a […]
The “Bad” Ones
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, abled, disabled, gay or straight. You can […]
Latino Voters Turnout for the 2012 Election Big Time!
Now that we have officially re-elected Barack Obama as president of the United States, I wanted to take some time to reflect on a post I wrote a couple days […]
Seeing Potential in Immigrant Youth: The Significance of Education in Immigration Reform
In the Presidential Debate on October 16, 2012, Governor Romney and President Obama finally discussed immigration reform. Both candidates agreed that we live in a country of hope and prosperity […]
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, […]
Immigration Talk 