U.S. & Mexico: A shared border and history
U.S. & Mexico: A shared border and
By Angelica Jimenez– The state of our nation post-Arizona’s passage of SB 1070 has been one of chaos and panic. And with other efforts to tear away at pieces of the 14th amendment, the immigration debate has renewed focus on the U.S.-Mexico border. The relationship between...
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The power of words knows no boundaries
The power of words knows no boundaries
By Angelica Jimenez– Mexico is known for being one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists. Killings, kidnappings and plotted murder attempts against journalists would easily dissuade even the most courageous individuals. But blogger and journalism student...
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Poets and Community: Thoughts from the Latino Books and Family Festival
Poets and Community: Thoughts from the L
By Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo– This past weekend was the Latino Books and Family Festival at California State University, Los Angeles. I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on a panel at the event entitled “From Inspiration to Publication: The Business of Poetry,”...
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Immigration: A love story
Immigration: A love story
By Lynndel Noriega– “Up, up with education! Down, down with deportation!” chanted a crowd of 30 or so Latin American youths holding hand-painted signs advocating the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which would grant “restricted” residency...
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