Everyone had good proposal but I got to admit there were some that catch most my attention. Here are my top 10 blogs.
10- Arshad- http://arshad-ah11a.blogspot.com/ - I liked his proposal becuase he is trying to defend his culture and try to make sense of the issues and racism many Muslims go trough.
9- Carlos- http://qeehai.blogspot.com/ I like his proposal because he has a beneficial plan that grants monthly every veteran and if the veteral has a disabilities grant them a raise.
8- Andy- http://andres06-andy.blogspot.com/- I like his blog because it was well written and I agree with what he says that Catholics were only just trying to help instead of fight
7- Hector P. - http://sayhellogoodbyeoutloud.blogspot.com/ - I like his blog because It went straight to what he wanted to talk about but I have a different opinion; I think the age for the right to vote should be left at 18 because I believe at 16 we are still too young to make such an importanta decision, yes we are matured but we have more to learn.
6- Nelsharry- http://sharryknowsit.blogspot.com/ - I like the way she thinks about everyone and I like here quote '' ...schools they should encourage them to unite"
5- Jan Paul- http://jpah11.blogspot.com/ - It's a good idea where he mentions "Veterans wolud be given a bonus depending on the years they served"
4- Alysha - http://www.alyidel.blogspot.com/ - She makes a good point where she mentions that everyone is born free & equalAndy
3- Albert M.- http://www.jujomonkey.blogspot.com/ - I like when he mentios "not to change the way of thinking not of those who's mind have already been filled, but to those whose minds are just starting to see". It's a very true and strong quote.
2- Stephanie- http://www.tefiruiz01.blogspot.com/ -I agree with her, not only because we are fighting for the same right, but because she makes a good point when she mentions that all women, depending their circumstances, have the right to justice.
and...
1- Paulette- http://www.imagineaheartshapedbox.blogspot.com/ - She has such an ability to write. I agree 100% with her when she proposes that every senior citizen over the age of 70 shouldn't drive without a passenger over the age of 21. It's true when she says that a senior citizen with disabilities may cause an accident.
martes, 19 de abril de 2011
lunes, 18 de abril de 2011
Proposal
After all their hard work, after all their fighting, protesting it was all worth it in the end. Women had fought their way into freedom and equality against men in this world for a long time. It was about time that we, women, had our fairness.
Differente types of law have being pass for women. There is the law that gives us the right to vote, the law that protects us against any danger or abuse of any type and the most known the custody law.
When a women gets a divorce from her husband and they have a child the situation gets complicated. The child's future depends on whom his custody he's granted. Most of the time the mother gets the custody but there are cases in which the father is best suited for the role.
Another law is Law #54, which is the law that protects women against any type of abuse; that includes physical and emotional. If any women in abused, she has the right to take the abuser to court and put him/her in jail. There are some cases in which this law does not apply to some women.
Abuse against women is rising in numbers as time goes on, this law is very important and I believe it should count for every women, I propose that the government should include all women, economic stable or not. I believe it's not fair that if a women is abuse and just because she doesn't apply for the law there is nothing she can do about it. Women are women, we are all equal...she should all count.
Differente types of law have being pass for women. There is the law that gives us the right to vote, the law that protects us against any danger or abuse of any type and the most known the custody law.
When a women gets a divorce from her husband and they have a child the situation gets complicated. The child's future depends on whom his custody he's granted. Most of the time the mother gets the custody but there are cases in which the father is best suited for the role.
Another law is Law #54, which is the law that protects women against any type of abuse; that includes physical and emotional. If any women in abused, she has the right to take the abuser to court and put him/her in jail. There are some cases in which this law does not apply to some women.
Abuse against women is rising in numbers as time goes on, this law is very important and I believe it should count for every women, I propose that the government should include all women, economic stable or not. I believe it's not fair that if a women is abuse and just because she doesn't apply for the law there is nothing she can do about it. Women are women, we are all equal...she should all count.
jueves, 14 de abril de 2011
Change Is Good
As a start of change, women all around the world have started developing organizations and groups between each to create support among themselves. Like mostly is known, women haven't always been treated nicely and fairly. We've been considered minor, another one of the group...less than. For years, women have been trying to change that statement ''that women can't be considered equal as men.''
One of the most important and historical change was when women in the past achieved the right to vote and it was then created the 19th Amendment which is " the right to vote for women ''.
The Femenist Majority Foundation is one of the largests groups in the US whose mission is to create new strategies for women's equality. It's principles are based on treating everyone equal, meaning men,women,boys & girls. They support not only women but they also care about gay's freedom and rights. So this organization is a very supportive group which has their arms open for everyone.
One of the major steps that the FMF has taken is supporting abortion. They chose to support it because even though abortion is something hard and sinful to do but they do understand that there are consequences in which abortion has to be the only right choice. Another support the FMF provides is the use of Birth Control. In the past women were prohibited to use birth controls but as time passed things obviously changed.
As well as other changes, the FMF supports anti violence for women, education for women, supports the research for the cure for Cancer and other issues women face.
One of the most important and historical change was when women in the past achieved the right to vote and it was then created the 19th Amendment which is " the right to vote for women ''.
The Femenist Majority Foundation is one of the largests groups in the US whose mission is to create new strategies for women's equality. It's principles are based on treating everyone equal, meaning men,women,boys & girls. They support not only women but they also care about gay's freedom and rights. So this organization is a very supportive group which has their arms open for everyone.
One of the major steps that the FMF has taken is supporting abortion. They chose to support it because even though abortion is something hard and sinful to do but they do understand that there are consequences in which abortion has to be the only right choice. Another support the FMF provides is the use of Birth Control. In the past women were prohibited to use birth controls but as time passed things obviously changed.
As well as other changes, the FMF supports anti violence for women, education for women, supports the research for the cure for Cancer and other issues women face.
martes, 12 de abril de 2011
Women's Liberty
Women, we' re not violent....well at least most of us aren't. When we want a change, or fix some sort of issue we just try to comunicate peacefully.
When women started to fight for their freedom, they used some of the same methods men and other groups did as sel-defense. Women mostly gathered in a nearby location as just stayed there and protest and spoke what they had to say without taking a NO from anyone. Others as well formed organizations, like for example the National Organization for Women (NOW). But when it was too much the women did strike back and faught !
When women started to fight for their freedom, they used some of the same methods men and other groups did as sel-defense. Women mostly gathered in a nearby location as just stayed there and protest and spoke what they had to say without taking a NO from anyone. Others as well formed organizations, like for example the National Organization for Women (NOW). But when it was too much the women did strike back and faught !
I read that women used to chain themselves as form of protest, sometimes they would even be as violent as men. Most importantly women never let each one down, they always stuck together and fought until they last drop of blood for their freedom....our freedom !
viernes, 8 de abril de 2011
What Can I do? Plenty, Sister !
'' So long as the women are not free, the people are not free! '' If men can be free, why can't women? We both live in the same planet, why can't we share it the same way...we are equal!
During the 1800's women started to rebel and protesting for what was right and fair. Women protested for their right to vote, right to work, right to speak up, etc. It was not easy for them but they fought until their last breath until finally acquiring their freedom and equality. Nowadays, still women are not completely treated equally but we've come a long way.
In 1869, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mot started The National Woman Suffrage Association after traveling to London for a World Anti-Slavery Convection. Both women were mad because they were denied the right to speak. The NWSA were against the 14th & 15th amendments because they left out women. Also it did promote easier divorce and end to discrimination.
In 1890, the American Women Suffrage Association (AWSA) joined the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and it became the National American Women Suffrage Association (NAWSA) led by Cady.
The NAWSA went through the entire US campaigning for women's right to vote. The NAWSA were successful. Colorado was the first state to gain the right to vote for women. Many states followed as well. In the end, in 1920 the 19th Amendment was passed. It granted the right to vote for women all over US.
Until this day, women have been treated equally thanks to those women who in the past had the courage to stand up and take a stand. Though there are still some places that discriminate women, so far it's been fair. I admire women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
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| Harry Osborn, Two More Bright Spots on the Map, Maryland Suffrage News (14th November, 1914) |
During the 1800's women started to rebel and protesting for what was right and fair. Women protested for their right to vote, right to work, right to speak up, etc. It was not easy for them but they fought until their last breath until finally acquiring their freedom and equality. Nowadays, still women are not completely treated equally but we've come a long way.
In 1869, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mot started The National Woman Suffrage Association after traveling to London for a World Anti-Slavery Convection. Both women were mad because they were denied the right to speak. The NWSA were against the 14th & 15th amendments because they left out women. Also it did promote easier divorce and end to discrimination.
In 1890, the American Women Suffrage Association (AWSA) joined the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and it became the National American Women Suffrage Association (NAWSA) led by Cady.
The NAWSA went through the entire US campaigning for women's right to vote. The NAWSA were successful. Colorado was the first state to gain the right to vote for women. Many states followed as well. In the end, in 1920 the 19th Amendment was passed. It granted the right to vote for women all over US.
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| The National American Women Suffrage Association |
Until this day, women have been treated equally thanks to those women who in the past had the courage to stand up and take a stand. Though there are still some places that discriminate women, so far it's been fair. I admire women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
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Lou Rogers, Tearing off the Bonds Judge Magazine, 19th October, 1912 |
martes, 5 de abril de 2011
Equality for WOMEN !
Do you consider yourself equal? Men have the tendency to feel superior to us women and society has us pictured as the ''weaker sex'' which we are NOT ! In the past, women weren't considered equal to men. GOD made us equal and we have to start fighting for our rights. As well as the famous quotes says, '' us women can do as much as men can ...and we can do them in high heels ;)''
Society has formed various groups which purose is women's right. Here are some links which can provide more information to their organizations:
National Organization for Women or NOW http://www.now.org/history/
The National Organization for Women (NOW) was established in 1966. It's purpose is to fight for women's freedom, liberty and equality in the US and in the world. This groups gets a lot of support and attention due to the fact that women's right used to be a big issue in the past and still today. Us women deserve the same rights, the same treatment we deserve EQUALITY to men. NOW has a total of 500,000 members, 500 campus all around the US and in the District of Columbia. Each and every one of its members have the same goal and vision and it has been the same for the past 45years.
As well as NOW, other foundations have being formed establishing the same goal for women in the US and all over the world.
The Feminist Majority Foundation or FMF http://feminist.org/
The Feminists Majority Foundation has the same goals and vision as NOW. It was established in 1987 by former NOW President, Eleanor Smeal. The FMF is dedicated to to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.
Younger Women's Task Force http://www.ywtf.org/ywtf/home.aspx
The Younger Women's Task Force is a diverse, nationwide group organized for young women to start taking action and fight for issues that matter most and are worth raising your voice for.
Society has formed various groups which purose is women's right. Here are some links which can provide more information to their organizations:
National Organization for Women or NOW http://www.now.org/history/
The National Organization for Women (NOW) was established in 1966. It's purpose is to fight for women's freedom, liberty and equality in the US and in the world. This groups gets a lot of support and attention due to the fact that women's right used to be a big issue in the past and still today. Us women deserve the same rights, the same treatment we deserve EQUALITY to men. NOW has a total of 500,000 members, 500 campus all around the US and in the District of Columbia. Each and every one of its members have the same goal and vision and it has been the same for the past 45years.
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| Founders of the National Organization for Women (1966) |
The Feminist Majority Foundation or FMF http://feminist.org/
The Feminists Majority Foundation has the same goals and vision as NOW. It was established in 1987 by former NOW President, Eleanor Smeal. The FMF is dedicated to to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.
Younger Women's Task Force http://www.ywtf.org/ywtf/home.aspx
The Younger Women's Task Force is a diverse, nationwide group organized for young women to start taking action and fight for issues that matter most and are worth raising your voice for.
viernes, 25 de marzo de 2011
Friend's Critics !
Stephanie Ruiz- http://www.tefiruiz01.blogspot.com/
I think her essay is well written and it provides good information about the controversial issues between the Native Americans and Whites. It also had a good beginning and it kept me interested in reading. I agree with her when she mentions that the Indias were fools when they signed the Treaty but also they thought that was the best for them. Over all it was a well written essay.
Jan Paul- http://jpah11.blogspot.com/
I enjoyed reading his blog because it had an interesting topic and facts to follow along with it. The quote that got most my attention was, " ...which is pretty contradicting, regarding that "America" was based on a land of freedom and religious prosperity." He makes a lot of sense when saying this because America was suppose to be a free land where everyone should feel ''equal''.
Paulette Arquer- http://www.imagineaheartshapedbox.blogspot.com/
Her essay had a good start and her ideas and points of view make sense but I'm going to have to say that I don't agree with her when she says, ''By choosing assimilation, the Sioux lost all their pride, self-respect and individual identity by conforming to the ways of the whites." I don't agree with her because I believe the Native Americas fought until the end for their freedom. They were strong and that's something to admire. So I believe they did not lose their pride nor self-respect. Other than that she did a good job in the writing.
Albert Matos- http://www.jujomonkey.blogspot.com/
The topic was interesting and the essay had details. I agree with him when he comments in the end that the Native Americas were just defending themselves and they didn't had any other choice but to use violence. The essay had a lot of supporting details and it was well written.
Hector Rodriguez- http://www.weeklyhistorynews.blogspot.com/
His essay was captivating and it kept me reading. It informed me very well on how the Native Americans assimilated, their harsh times and the violence they suffered. It provides well written information and it's organized well.
I think her essay is well written and it provides good information about the controversial issues between the Native Americans and Whites. It also had a good beginning and it kept me interested in reading. I agree with her when she mentions that the Indias were fools when they signed the Treaty but also they thought that was the best for them. Over all it was a well written essay.
Jan Paul- http://jpah11.blogspot.com/
I enjoyed reading his blog because it had an interesting topic and facts to follow along with it. The quote that got most my attention was, " ...which is pretty contradicting, regarding that "America" was based on a land of freedom and religious prosperity." He makes a lot of sense when saying this because America was suppose to be a free land where everyone should feel ''equal''.
Paulette Arquer- http://www.imagineaheartshapedbox.blogspot.com/
Her essay had a good start and her ideas and points of view make sense but I'm going to have to say that I don't agree with her when she says, ''By choosing assimilation, the Sioux lost all their pride, self-respect and individual identity by conforming to the ways of the whites." I don't agree with her because I believe the Native Americas fought until the end for their freedom. They were strong and that's something to admire. So I believe they did not lose their pride nor self-respect. Other than that she did a good job in the writing.
Albert Matos- http://www.jujomonkey.blogspot.com/
The topic was interesting and the essay had details. I agree with him when he comments in the end that the Native Americas were just defending themselves and they didn't had any other choice but to use violence. The essay had a lot of supporting details and it was well written.
Hector Rodriguez- http://www.weeklyhistorynews.blogspot.com/
His essay was captivating and it kept me reading. It informed me very well on how the Native Americans assimilated, their harsh times and the violence they suffered. It provides well written information and it's organized well.
jueves, 24 de marzo de 2011
A Harsh Reality: Native Americans, a struggle for survival
Could you imagine yourself being kicked out of your hometown and be forced to change your ways of life? Sadly, the Natives Americans were those people being forced. The whites forced Native Americans to follow their rules, be like them, act like them…everything like them.
During the 1880’s, the Sioux from Minnesota were forced to move away from their hometown by the whites. Also, whites banned many traditions from their cultures. Native Americans felt like they were being treated like animals, like their voice didn’t count. When they were kicked out of their land, Natives were promised a better place to live. Instead what they got was abuse, lies, and suffering.
Whites limited the Native American’s freedom. Native Americans couldn’t practice their religion, couldn’t express themselves without being killed…everything they did as defense had a cruel consequence. In the Lakota Reservation, whites banned Ghost Dance for no reason. The whites, as a form of making themselves feel superior and taking away freedom, forced the Native Americans to convert into Christianity. The Natives fought till the end to not give in into the whites’ power, they maintained faithful to their culture. Basically, the white’s freedom for the Native Americans was following their rules & their restrictions.
The whites were also really violent. For almost any reason they would immediately take out a gun and shoot whoever it was…whether they were women, children, senior citizens…anyone! Many battles broke out even between Native Americans because of differences and power. Whites promised the Native Americas many land, leadership and when they realized they’ve being lied to, battles started. Red Clow signed a treaty with the Whites, where he was promised land and power over his people. The whites took advantage of the naïve Native Americans. They abuse them, tortured them without any regrets. Since the Native Americas weren’t as advanced as the whites they did get killed, massacred. Most Natives feared and they just went along with the cruel restrictions the whites had for them.
Native Americans had no other choice but to assimilate. Most of them still kept their culture but had harsh consequences. The younger ones did assimilate. Assimilating was good is some ways because it helped them advanced more in their lifestyle. Charles Eastman, a member of the Sioux tribe, was taken from his hometown along with his father. He assimilated, starting by choosing his ‘’Christian’’ name which he chose Charles. As he grew he was able to go to college and become a Doctor. Many other Sioux members ‘’civilized’’ and found better lifestyle
Native Americans only wanted freedom. They only meant for peace for everyone. In search of that freedom, the Natives were abused, lied to and mostly killed. The ‘’freedom’’ the whites offered the Native Americans was assimilating them. Most Indians did not want that and they paid the harsh consequences. Other had no choice and civilized and sometimes it ended for the best because out of that they found a better lifestyle.
viernes, 18 de febrero de 2011
My Friend's View
Carlos Collazo: http://qeehai.blogspot.com/
- I liked his post about his family heritance because, like him, not many of us know where we actually come from. Of course we would love to know but sometimes it's hard to trace back hundreds of years of family history. In his post, Carlos made a good point of telling that the Puertorican race is not pure. We are a mixture, we come from Spaniards, Africans & of course our own natives, Taínos. In the end, it reminded me of my culture and I'm proud of it.
Paulette Arquer: http://www.imagineaheartshapedbox.blogspot.com/
- I just like her whole blog because she's a really inspiring writer. In every post she expressed herself, with her true thoughts and feelings. Paulette's family history is really interesting because she has a lot of family members currently living in the continent Europe. I would love to still have family members there.
Carlo Gonzalez: http://www.donotwritethisaddress.blogspot.com/
- As most of my other classmates, Carlo's heritance is from Spain. As well as most of us, we are proud of where we come from and what our great-great grandparents did so we could have the life we hace now.
Stephanie Ruiz: http://www.tefiruiz01.blogspot.com/
- In her blog, I found a difference in her family heritance which really caught my attention, which was that she has descendants from France. You don't see that often. Her post was well written and informative.
Nelsharry Baerga: http://sharryknowsit.blogspot.com/
- I liked her opinion on immigration about her post of the video "Shakira Speaks Out". What Nelsharry is expressing is very true because the United States should take everyone in consideration and treat everyone as equal. Like she clearly quoted "...United States is based on the Constitution. And they are violating their constitutional and civil rights..." Like she said, I don't think the US is following their constitution. Everyone is equal and I admire that she spoke out.
- I liked his post about his family heritance because, like him, not many of us know where we actually come from. Of course we would love to know but sometimes it's hard to trace back hundreds of years of family history. In his post, Carlos made a good point of telling that the Puertorican race is not pure. We are a mixture, we come from Spaniards, Africans & of course our own natives, Taínos. In the end, it reminded me of my culture and I'm proud of it.
Paulette Arquer: http://www.imagineaheartshapedbox.blogspot.com/
- I just like her whole blog because she's a really inspiring writer. In every post she expressed herself, with her true thoughts and feelings. Paulette's family history is really interesting because she has a lot of family members currently living in the continent Europe. I would love to still have family members there.
Carlo Gonzalez: http://www.donotwritethisaddress.blogspot.com/
- As most of my other classmates, Carlo's heritance is from Spain. As well as most of us, we are proud of where we come from and what our great-great grandparents did so we could have the life we hace now.
Stephanie Ruiz: http://www.tefiruiz01.blogspot.com/
- In her blog, I found a difference in her family heritance which really caught my attention, which was that she has descendants from France. You don't see that often. Her post was well written and informative.
Nelsharry Baerga: http://sharryknowsit.blogspot.com/
- I liked her opinion on immigration about her post of the video "Shakira Speaks Out". What Nelsharry is expressing is very true because the United States should take everyone in consideration and treat everyone as equal. Like she clearly quoted "...United States is based on the Constitution. And they are violating their constitutional and civil rights..." Like she said, I don't think the US is following their constitution. Everyone is equal and I admire that she spoke out.
jueves, 17 de febrero de 2011
Sánchez
Have you ever wondered where you come from? I don’t mean, “Oh, I came from Ponce because I was born there.” NO! I mean where your family comes from, your heritage. Maybe you come from a royal family in Spain or from a family of slaves from Africa who had to work their sweat off to make it good. Who knows, you’d be surprised. I got to thinking, why don’t I know more about my family? I mean it’s not like it’s going to hurt to know. So I sat down with my grandparents and it surprised me where I, Stephanie Rivera Sánchez came from.
As my grandpa told me my descendants come from Spain. That’s where the name Sánchez came from. My family tree starts all the way from 1492 when Christopher Columbus discovered America. In the journey with him was a sailor named Rodrigo Sanchez and that’s where the Sánchez started here in Puerto Rico. As time passed the Sánchez kept multiplying and multiplying. It got to the bridge where it became a common name. It surprised me that I come from a person who helped made one of most important discoveries known to history. It makes me proud of my family; intrigues me to know more about my family and myself.
Once here in Puerto Rico, my family got settled in Santa Isabel by the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s and until this day, 2011, we are still here today. That’s a long time---almost over 100 years. Sure my great-grandparents, Nicasio Sánchez Torres and Loida Cruz Morales, moved around, one place been San Juan, but we always found a way to be back here in our home town, Santa Isabel. My grandpa told me that his mom was naturally from Santa Isabel but that his dad was from Coamo, still the southern area of Puerto Rico. My grandpa’s parents had to work their way to find a better life for him and his two brother, my grandpa been the middle one. They were middle class but still manage to make a living; my great granddad, Nicasio Sánchez, worked as a barber and my great grandma, Loida Cruz, was a seamstress. Sadly, they became orphans because back then it was really hard to get medicated and they both got really sick and died. They were raised by their grandparents, in other words my great-great grandparents.
My grandma’s side is a whole different story. My grandma was from a high class family. She was the daughter of Jose Colón Torres, the owner of all the lands and colonies in Santa Isabel, which meant they had money. His lands were most sugar canes. She lived in the big house of the colony. In the house were many women who came and helped her grandmother. She had a good life. My great-grandpa became to be the owner and the boss of many lands because he showed that he was a responsible worker, serious, dedicated. He started working there as a normal farmer but during his time working there he proved himself. So after a few years, few raises and promotions he got to where he did. He was a well provider, good husband and great father of 16 children, my grandma being the 4th from oldest to youngest. My grandma’s mom, Clotilde Santiago Cedeño, was a stayed home mom. She was a typical Puerto Rican mom, she cooked, she cleaned, she raised the kids---she did everything a mom was capable of doing.
In December 1956, it happened. My grandpa, Nicasio Sánchez Cruz, met the love of his life, Lydia Maria Colón Santiago, my grandma. That’s where my present family comes from. It wasn’t your average couple, a 21 year old man coming from a middle class family to be with a 23 year old woman from a high class family. In fact, at the beginning of their relationship it was hard due to the fact of differences in their families and the differences in age, but like most couple they didn’t mind because they were in love. My grandma’s family just had to accept it, which in the end they welcomed my grandpa as one of their own. Five months after they met, they got married. You don’t see that now a day, couples getting married after five months together, in fact couples wait years and years before their married; then again those we other times.
I’m proud of who I am and where I come from. It’s made my family and I’m honored of my ancestors. Now my family is composed of my loving grandparents, my aunts Loida and María del C. and my mom Ivonne. There’s also my two cousins Axel and Omar, my big brother Luis G and then there’s me the only girl and the youngest.
International Immigration
Immigration has been happening in the US for a long time now. People coming from different parts of the world, most from Europe and has helped increase the population in the US.
US government officials and many of its citizens don't like immigrants. For some reason they have a dislike for them and either they are mistreated or deported back to where they came from.
The United States, in that area, are been really unfair to those people, which are just as equal as them, who want to make a better life from them and their families. The United States should feel proud that many people are considering them as a better place for new opportunities. With that attitude they're going nowhere.
Even when the US let immigrants come in, they still treat them unfairly. They get the worst jobs, the worst pay, basically the leftover are for them. At least those people are capable of doing those jobs just so their families can get a better life. They sacrificed everything, they left their home, their families to be treated like this...NO! It pisses me off that the United States gets everything, they have money, they have many privileges and they are still being this selfish; sometimes it even surprises me.
US, think about when you were starting, someone gave you a chance...now it's your time to give back !
miércoles, 16 de febrero de 2011
Diary of Aurora Franceschini Sambolín: An Italian Farm Worker
February 25, 1907
New Orleans
Dear Diary,
It's been 3 months since we've been here in the United States. Everything is so different, the cultures, the languages, the people...absolutely everything. I still can't get adjusted. Where I come from in Italy, me and my family were the high class family. We owned lands, we had money. All of a sudden...it vanished. All I can remember is papa telling us we needed to move as soon as we could to the US. He explained things were going to change, that our lifestyle could never be the same again but I never imagined it was going to be this hard. Nobody told me that I was going to be doing labor work; that's not something I'm used to.
Just as soon as we arrived, they immediately put us to work. We were separated from each other. I was a 16 year old girl put to labor work. Can you imagine that?! It was a nightmare.
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| Here we are arriving at the US in November 1906. |
March 3rd, 1907.
New Orleans
Dear Diary,
Today's work was tought. I still can't adapt myself to do manual work; it has become a challenge for me. We started a new field and the boss wanted every crop in perfect conditions. The rays of the sun strikingly hitting my skin, I was in pain. By noon, the day didn't get any better. One of the American girls was talking behind my back. To be honest I really didn't care because if I let every comment about me and where I come from bother me I wouldn't be here right now. By sundown, boss still had us in the field, sweating & working hard; one the youngest girl died because of dehydration. As if he cared, he just looked mad, and told us to keep on working.
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| Shown in the picture you can see where my little sister, Anastasia, & I did all the labor work and farming. Out boss is the riding the horse and the remaining people were also workers, also too immigrants. |
By 9o'clock I was finally back home my papa was waiting up for me, as he usually does. The highlight of my everyday now is getting home to my papa and sitting on his lap while he narrates stories about our family past.
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| My loving family 12 years ago, that's me on top of daddy's lap and my baby sister, Anastasia. As it was back then, is still now! |
March 10th, 1907
New Orleans
Dear Diary,
My sunny bright day is becoming gloomier and gloomier by the second. To start off things I have to go to work today while leaving my papa sick in bed. I don't like seeing him this way, it breaks my heart watching how he's getting sicker and sicker. He's been like this for over 4 weeks now and mama already lost hope but I still have a little faith left in me.
I went to work as usual but only for the reason of earning my pay so I can buy a redeem for papa. I huried up working, I couldn't concentrate well knowing I might loose my papa any second. Plus to top things off, work today was horrible. The labor work was extra hard and that meant more hours, but it was all done with love for papa!
At my usual timing arrival there was a sudden silence in the house; I could feel the tension. All that went trough my mind was that papa was gone. I started crying, but mama knew better and she inform me that yes he was here physically but mentatally he was gone. Mama mentioned to Anastasia and me that we needed to prepare ourselves for when the moment came. That night was one a sleepless night.
March 13, 1907
New Orleans
Dear Diary,
The worst has happened. Last night papa went to sleep and never woke up again. I was all sobs, I felt like something that meant the world to me had been ripped off my heart. I didn't feel like going to work today, although I knew it meant life threatening, I still took the risk. It was my papa, even the boss couldn't be that heart less, I think.
Papa was well know in the little community we live in. Everyone found out and payed a visit between the hours of the day. I couldn't let go of the old photograph of my papa and I. Everytime I looked at it, it was as if he were here with me. I knew I was never going to see him againg but the memories are worth having and papa will always be present in my heart. He is now my guardian angel.
March 29, 1907
New Orleans
Dear Diary,
I know it's been a while since I've written but honestly I haven't been in the mood. Ever since papa passed away everything is just not the same. I miss coming home and sitting on his lap while he narrated a new story everyday. I miss his hugs, his kisses, his loving way of brightening everything and managing to put a smile on my face. I know mama is trying her hardest but I'm not as close as I was to papa. Right now, I feel alone, abandoned! I plan on making more money and starting my own new life, away from this place that only brings bad and sad memories. For now...this is it !
martes, 15 de febrero de 2011
Italian Immigration
The United States has been a place of refuge for many foreigners around the world. Since the beggining of time, many people have been immigrating to the United States in search for a better life. One of the groups that immigrated to the United States were the Italians.
One of the European groups that migrated the most to the United States were the Italians. Italians started migrating to the Unites States between 1876 to 1924. As years passed more and more Italians were beginning to arrive at the US; making the population increase. Many were the reasons why foreigners kept migrating. Italians started migrating in search for better opportunities,second chances, a better life. In the southern part of Italy people were very poor, they had to find a way to maintain their families. Also natural disasters destroyed their homes. The only was out was migrating to the United States.
Once Italians got the US, their jobs mainly consisted on low class jobs. They had to work their way up into good paying occupations. Most jobs at the begginning were shoe-shinning, sewer cleaning, etc. All the dirty work was done by them, hey somebody had to do it and they were in need. Even children had to put in an extra help and work as well. Italians were hard workers, so it was strange to see an Italian accept charity money, they even denied prostitution for money which back then was a big pay.
Not all Italians were from the same place. They each came from different part of Italy. Some came from Sicily, others from Naples as well as other places. When they each to got to the US they settle in differente ocations, all in their own little groups. The majority of Sicilians lived in New Orleans and Neapolitans resided in Minnesotta. They lived in many areas but their living conditions weren't the most hygienic. Italians were very filthy plus they were overcrowded and that didn't help at all.
Over the years, Italians progressed at everything; they're work level, they homestyles, and even their culture. Italians managed to to get better jobs such as construction workers, industrial workers...etc.
For me, immigration is another word for risk. I think that because you never know what might happen, it's a risk worth taking because yes it does open oportunities but it might also close. Immigration was hard back then and sometime still is. Honestly I couldn't picture myself having to leave my loving home, where I grew up to go to a whole, new different place, another world because that is what it is, a strange place. Althouh I would look at it as a learning experience and learn new cultures, languages and ways of life. I would do it if it meant providing what's best for my family.
One of the European groups that migrated the most to the United States were the Italians. Italians started migrating to the Unites States between 1876 to 1924. As years passed more and more Italians were beginning to arrive at the US; making the population increase. Many were the reasons why foreigners kept migrating. Italians started migrating in search for better opportunities,second chances, a better life. In the southern part of Italy people were very poor, they had to find a way to maintain their families. Also natural disasters destroyed their homes. The only was out was migrating to the United States.
Once Italians got the US, their jobs mainly consisted on low class jobs. They had to work their way up into good paying occupations. Most jobs at the begginning were shoe-shinning, sewer cleaning, etc. All the dirty work was done by them, hey somebody had to do it and they were in need. Even children had to put in an extra help and work as well. Italians were hard workers, so it was strange to see an Italian accept charity money, they even denied prostitution for money which back then was a big pay.
Not all Italians were from the same place. They each came from different part of Italy. Some came from Sicily, others from Naples as well as other places. When they each to got to the US they settle in differente ocations, all in their own little groups. The majority of Sicilians lived in New Orleans and Neapolitans resided in Minnesotta. They lived in many areas but their living conditions weren't the most hygienic. Italians were very filthy plus they were overcrowded and that didn't help at all.
Over the years, Italians progressed at everything; they're work level, they homestyles, and even their culture. Italians managed to to get better jobs such as construction workers, industrial workers...etc.
For me, immigration is another word for risk. I think that because you never know what might happen, it's a risk worth taking because yes it does open oportunities but it might also close. Immigration was hard back then and sometime still is. Honestly I couldn't picture myself having to leave my loving home, where I grew up to go to a whole, new different place, another world because that is what it is, a strange place. Althouh I would look at it as a learning experience and learn new cultures, languages and ways of life. I would do it if it meant providing what's best for my family.
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| Italians getting on board on their way of to the United States in 1907. |
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