Puerto Rico By: Bryanna and Gabriella Miami Florida. Puerto Rico is not a very populated area like Mexico, but it is a very common vacation spot or area to visit. Puerto Rico is a fun tropical place to visit once in a while. Puerto Rico has a warm atmosphere. Puerto Rico also about 1,000 miles miles southeast from The shape of Puerto Rico is roughly a bumpy rectangle. Puerto Rico also has a complete area of 9,104. Christopher Columbus sailed from spain in his second voyage and discovered Puerto…
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The Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC holds huge significance as a celebration of Puerto Rican way of life, historical past, and identification. It serves as a powerful platform for Puerto Ricans and their descendants to express their roots, unite as a community, and assert their presence and contributions in New York City. The parade showcases vibrant displays of conventional tune, dance and apparel, reinforcing an experience of belonging amongst contributors and spectators alike. Beyond the parade…
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not only contributed to the exploration and colonization of the Americas but also shaped the narrative of European expansion and interactions with indigenous peoples. One of his first expeditions was Christopher Columbus’ second voyage to the “New World”. Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer born around 1460. He sailed with Christopher Columbus to the New World in 1493. Discovered gold in Puerto Rico and established a colony there in 1509, where he settled. In 1513 Ponce de Leon heard tales of…
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social classes that unconsciously define us. As I think about my experiences in the borderlands, I feel a resonance in what Anzaldua talks about. But my narrative is distinct from the one she paints. My journey and my tapestry carry a unique texture. Anzalda says that borderlands are the products of the intersection of…
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Judith Ortiz Cofer is a poet, novelist, and teacher from Hormigueros, Puerto Rico born on February 24, 1952. Her father was in the U.S. Navy so her family was constantly moving, going and returning between her hometown and Paterson, New Jersey. Therefore she attended school in both countries and also gained insight to two very different cultures. When Ortiz Cofer was fifteen years old her family moved again, but this time to Augusta, Georgia. Here she attended Augusta State University earning a bachelor…
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Personal Narrative I got my first glimpse of the world outside of the United States as the plane flew across the clear, blue sky. The plane ride was an enjoying experience for me and I grew eager with the thought of spending time with my family in St. John. Leaving the United States for the first time added to the excitement my family and I were about to endure. This trip impacted me greatly; traveling so far away from home opened my eyes to the fact that there are many different cultures and I…
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The Symbolism of Hair in Pursuit of Self-Acceptance in Afro-Latina Identity In the intricate history of Afro-Latina identity, hair emerges as a dominant symbol, reflecting a journey of rebellion, pride, and emotional expression. Across generations and geographies, Afro-Latinas navigate their identity shaped by enduring discrimination, cultural influences, and the quest for self-acceptance. Rooted in familial teachings and societal pressures, the perception of hair among Afro-Latina girls often veers…
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INTRODUCTION This paper will explore the academic success of second generation Dominicans. It will discuss how second generation Dominicans are breaking the academic stereotypes they inherited from the first generation of Dominican immigrants. Much research has been done on the migration of first generation to the United States, but little has been covered on the children of these immigrants, the second generation Dominicans. It is imperative to place close attention to this group and explore their…
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Certainly, my views about religion have shifted. Previously, I saw the term religion in a negative light; that is, I learned from a protestant (Pentecostal) pastor that the word religion was meant to bind. Now, thanks to my theological formation and exposure to different ways of practicing religion and theology experienced in the communities I have been part of, I see that religion and theology are in a relationship that leads to freedom: Theology focuses on the dimension of beliefs and dogma while…
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gathering in suits and ties with briefcases, some stay at home moms, babysitters, waitresses, etc. However, the majority of this melting pot belongs mostly to the Hispanic descent. These countries include: Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. The adult Hispanic population, only speak Spanish, while the school age children are bilingual. For Fisher (1971), a Speech community is a subtype of community “all of whose members share at least a single speech variety and the…
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