Event Purpose Of The Indiana Latino Institute

Immigration has always been an issue in the United States, which is often portrayed as harmful and as major threat to American culture. As a result, various anti immigration policies have been aimed against immigrants in order to prevent and preserve the miscegenation of American culture, such as English only policies. Among the largest minority groups in the U.S, are Latinos who currently compose of 15% of the U.S population (Delgado and Stefancic 3). Unfortunately, Latinos have been accused of taking American benefits, jobs, and have wrongfully been depicted as a result of not assimilating to American culture. Latinos are often accused of resisting assimilation, but what has failed to be acknowledged is that there are obstacles set in

Throughout this first chapter of Latino Americans the key points in my opinion were the following. Starting with the origin story of the Americas, the book mentions there might not be a definitive starting point because there “500 nations in North America before a European ship ever dropped anchor off the Eastern Seaboard” (Suarez 3). The book from this point on chronologically starts narrating, first about 55 years before Protestant refugees from Mayflower ever stepped on American soil, a Spanish sailor Pedro Menendez de Aviles forced French protestants from their Florida coast settlement to then stablish St. Augustine. From this point the book continues to tell the stories of Juan de Oñate, from witnessing the founding of Santa Fe, the oldest capital of North America, to exploring more than half a dozen of American states, he is one of the most fundamental conquistadors who is the least

The community of Marion County according to the 2010 U. S. Census was comprised of 58.6% of the population as non-Hispanic White, 27.2% non-Hispanic Black or African American, 0.2% non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1% non-Hispanic Asian, 0.3% from some other race (non-Hispanic) and 2.2% of two or more races (non-Hispanic). 9.4% of Indianapolis population was of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (U.S. Census, 2010). The percent of Latino’s in Marion County has increased over 50% within the last 10 years going from 33,000 to more than 84,000 according to new census figures posted as of February 2011.

This tenacious journey to develop my identity was finally over. For a brief moment, I was able to denounce the racial stigmas against me. However, if I were to be faced with this uncomfortable situation once again, I would simply smile. I would invite anyone who disapproved of my heritage to Latin-America Fest. I refuse to be silence in the faces of the ignorant. I refuse to be intimated by racism. I stand proud and tall with my Latino brothers and sisters, facing the world everyday. Regardless of what the world may think, I will continue to defy the gravitational pull of triumph and rise above the prejudices against

For my field report I chose to visit The Centro Cultural de la Raza located in Balboa Park. The Centro Cultural de la Raza was established in 1970 and completed in 1985. It was created in order to preserve, promote, and educate about Mexican, Chicano, Indigenous and Latin culture and art.

In the beginning, when it was said to my class that we were expected to right and ethnography. I had no idea what that was. Dr. Cairo began to explain to us what she did, what and anthropologist did, and, most importntly,what an ethnography was. First thing I thought to do my Ethnography on was a church or public place. My choice changed about three times but I finally choose to study a Hispanic Culture club here at SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville). I made this decision because I wanted to learn more about what Hispanic students that go to this school go through, what traditions do they practice, and what is thier family background. Another expirience that changed my topic is one that took place in Anthropolgy class. That

Born and raised in Miami I have always been exposed to the variety and uniqueness of everyone living in the city. What intrigues me the most about people in Miami is the story behind them such as who they are, what they do, and where they come from? Even though Miami to me is very diverse in gender, race and culture, I have always wondered how deep diversity runs through this city. In order to understand the core of diversity in Miami-Dade County, I analyzed statistical and research facts on the population, race, gender, generations, education and overall poverty.

As we prepare to usher in the 45th Indiana Black Expo Annual Summer Celebration, we want to celebrate the richness and diversity that our city and our partners has to offer. We have four areas of the city that will have activities this weekend, Downtown, Broadripple, Fountain Square, and Mass. Ave. With a spirit of collaboration, we will police all these activities with a sense of pride, knowing that IMPD will again have an opportunity to show the country and world just how good we are. Because of your hard work and dedication, IMPD is example for others to follow.

Katy, Texas is a town with abundant cultural diversity due to an overwhelming amount of people moving here from all over world to work in the energy industry. Only a small minority of the population was born and raised here making it among the most diverse places in the nation. Living and working as a grocery store cashier here has allowed me to interact with a variety of people in this unique melting pot, which presents an array of obstacles.

Providence is known as a highly dangerous city. Consequently, we are the “hood” of RI. There should be a group of teenagers, that meet about once every week, from each community to discuss how we could expand diversity. They would spread the message all over Providence. Every year, there should be a vast cultural fair that includes all cultures’ cuisine, music, arts & crafts, etc. giving everybody an experience of what it’s like to be a different race. The only way to recognize it, is to attempt to be in someone else’s shoes. In this cultural fair, kids, teenagers, and adults be able to notice who else is living in their communities, and the city. We would have activities in which, for example, we’d be paired up with someone we don’t know,

The Indian River Director of Outreach & Events invited Council members to the Indian River’s National Philanthropy Day Celebration, being held on November 15th at the Vero Beach Museum of Art from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Nominees are the Hibiscus Indian River Guild, Past Board member Helen Robinson, and current Board member Allen Shapiro.

The United States embraces people of many languages, religions and other cultural groups. There are millions of immigrants who enter the United States each year and its becoming clear that it’s important to respect other cultures, form relationships and partnership with different cultural groups. In order to build strong communities that can accomplish remarkable change, large number of people are required to work together. If every culture joins together, they will have a higher success rate in reaching common goals, than if they act separately.

Ever since the inception of our great country, America has been a cultural melting pot. In the past decade, multiculturalism has grown exponentially, causing its citizens to engage in challenging discussions regarding cross-cultural interactions. If we’re being honest, we, as a country have failed to accept and engage with ethnic minority groups, leaving them on the fringes of society in more ways than one. We are a work in progress. I believe we have struggled to engage across difference, not always because of prejudice or racism, but many times because we simply do not know how to engage effectively and naturally. To continuing moving forward in our cross-cultural interactions we need to address the areas we’ve succeeded in and the areas

To be able to capture the essence or soul of any community is truly a challenging task, but not an impossible one. While there are a variety of stores and various centers located all throughout the city of Boise, I believe none have come to represent this fair city than the Boise International Market (BIM). Aside from having a traditional and time-honored goal of building a better community, BIM’s true differentiator lies within. Not only is BIM a business incubator, it embraces the multicultural nature that Boise has always held. From small businesses that special in food to retail and the cultural arts, the once vacant building BIM now inhabits promotes diversity, economic growth, individual and group opportunities, and cultural

There is a process of integration going on in the best possible way in the area," says Brown. Latino community leaders say it is the progressive attitude of city leaders that help their growth and feeling of belonging.