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demand a change in the fields. The struggle in the fields was a movement that was primarily started as a strike in 1965 by Filipino farm workers in Coachella, California than it was led by Cesar Chavez throughout the central valley, they demanded better working conditions from the Growers. Many Mexican American farm workers in Delano, California started to walk off the fields, refusing to pick grapes until the demands they had were heard. The workers were tired of inhuman treatment and the poor working

I. Introduction The job of a social worker is not confined to one geographical area. As a social worker, one could possibly visit several different neighborhoods in a single week. Because of the vast variety of clients that a social worker may encounter, cultural competency and sensitivity is an important concept in this field of work. According to Garthwait (2016), a social worker “must be capable of recognizing, respecting, and accommodating differences while treating all clients with fairness

The 1992 Los Angeles Riots Los Angeles today is widely known for its urban and constantly changing culture, but 25 years ago, people throughout the nation were watching the riots and destruction of the city. In 1992, Los Angeles was a place of chaos and massive rioting so large that people feared even going into the city. These rebels against society were fighting for five days straight, causing a disturbance so large that $1.3 billion dollars in damages left the city a burning mess. The rioters

was the day I didn’t know I had. As I roused out of my sleep, I heard somebody rushing up the stairs and opening my door. “ Arlene, wake up we have to leave soon!” My mom bellowed as I started to lift the blue blanket off myself. We were going to California today and I couldn’t wait! I went and packed my toothbrush, glasses, contacts, and whatever else I needed. As I rushed downstairs, I smelled the eggs my mom was making us as I gave my luggage to my dad. I couldn’t wait for this adventure to begin

The drive to be included leads men to and the subsequent affect of not being included has a lasting ripple effect, that spans through time. The affects can be felt. The allure of hollywood attracts all sorts of people that are desperate to be included. Not just actors, not just studio heads, agents or writers, sometimes hollywood attracts gangsters, and politicians. People will go to great lengths to be close to the stars of Hollywood. It drives some people insane. That drive for fame and power

California Congressional District: 41 Riverside In “Congress in Black and White,” Christian Grose discusses his theory of politics and the different methods of choosing a representative that will serve the majority and minority communities equally. He believes that the best way to choose a representative is based on the majority of the people within that community. For example, he states that the best person to represent the African American community would be another African American who can empathize

Colorado) were allocated a much greater percentage of the water than the lower basin states, while the upper basin states were developing at a much slower rate than those in the lower basin, notably California. Nevada (as of 1997) anticipated being unable to rely just on this water by 2015, while in 1997 California was already exceeding its originally allocated supply by diverting unused water from the upper basin states (Arizona.edu, 1997). It goes without saying that this legislation from the early twentieth

The Griffith Observatory is one of Los Angeles’ most popular historical landmarks. This astronomical landmark features public telescopes, planetarium presentations, direct science and space exhibits, and spectacular scenery. According to LaParks.org “Griffith Observatory’s unique architecture, setting, programs, and cinematic exposure have made it the most-visited public observatory in the world. Built in 1935 and sitting 1,134 feet above sea level, the Observatory is visible from much of Los Angeles

“Yes, I'm blonde. When I started as an actor, because of the accent and my body and my personality, it was not what the stereotype of the Latina woman in Hollywood is, so they didn't know where to put me. The blond hair wasn't matching. The moment I put my hair dark, it was better for my work” (Vergara). The media tends to portray stereotypes of many different people without warnings. So, when people watch TV or listen to the radio all they get are the generalizations of these different people. One

dominating policies, laws, and or regulations (Budget) of white heteronormative society can lose historical and cultural context. MacArthur Park, which is located in the Westlake Neighborhood of Los Angeles California, was named after General Douglas MacArthur (LA Times, "Mapping LA>Central LA Westlake Comments"). Westlake is a neighborhood located in the Central L.A. region of Los Angeles County. Communities that neighbor Westlake include Downtown, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Koreatown, Pico-Union