Reflection On El Hielo
It gave me mixed feelings. El Hielo can be related to most Chicanos/as immigrants, the feeling of uncertainty about been arrested can be very stressful, not only to the undocumented Chicano/a, but to his, or her family members, including their children born in the US; however, Chicanos/as continue to be hopeful to achieve prosperity and go on with their everyday activities, whether is to go to work, or to have a Quinceanera party for a family member.
I have experienced that first hand, when I first came to the USA I did not have legal documents. I was a 17-year-old man with a dream; to work hard, and help my mother and siblings back in Mexico. As I waited for the right moment to cross into the USA, my heart was beating hard, my hands were sweating, and my tummy was feeling nauseous; nevertheless, the hopes, dreams, and goals gave me the strength to do it, so I started to slowly make my way through the border. It was hard at the beginning because I was away from my family, and I was living in a house basement along with many other undocumented …show more content…
Yes, in a positive way. I would say that the readings benefit people in general because it provides an approach to Chicanineesmo culture and heritage, in a non-defiant manner; furthermore, it invites everyone to learn why we Chicanos belong in this great nation.
Yes, but I would say that the Hielo video dazzle me. It is very emotional, and inspirational at the same time. The article about Nativist was important because I did not know what it meant. I liked how Carlos Moreno uses sarcasm, and the way he challenges people to learn about the Chicano/a meaning.
They are helpful. These materials can help people with negative feelings towards Chicanos/as; whether that be racism, discrimination, or something else into understanding, and to see Chicanos/as for what we are,
I have experienced that first hand, when I first came to the USA I did not have legal documents. I was a 17-year-old man with a dream; to work hard, and help my mother and siblings back in Mexico. As I waited for the right moment to cross into the USA, my heart was beating hard, my hands were sweating, and my tummy was feeling nauseous; nevertheless, the hopes, dreams, and goals gave me the strength to do it, so I started to slowly make my way through the border. It was hard at the beginning because I was away from my family, and I was living in a house basement along with many other undocumented …show more content…
Yes, in a positive way. I would say that the readings benefit people in general because it provides an approach to Chicanineesmo culture and heritage, in a non-defiant manner; furthermore, it invites everyone to learn why we Chicanos belong in this great nation.
Yes, but I would say that the Hielo video dazzle me. It is very emotional, and inspirational at the same time. The article about Nativist was important because I did not know what it meant. I liked how Carlos Moreno uses sarcasm, and the way he challenges people to learn about the Chicano/a meaning.
They are helpful. These materials can help people with negative feelings towards Chicanos/as; whether that be racism, discrimination, or something else into understanding, and to see Chicanos/as for what we are,