American Latino Museum Champions Organize a Latino Inaugural Celebration at the Kennedy Center!
Co-Chair of the Friends of the American Latino Museum Honorary Board, Eva Longoria, along with her fellow National Museum of the American Latino Commissioners, Henry R. Muñoz III and Andrés W. López, are the Executive Producers of Latino Inaugural 2013 In Performance at The Kennedy Center.
This performance will feature special appearances by legendary Latino artists Rita Moreno, Jose Feliciano, Chita Rivera, and many others. These artists remind us of the need for a National Smithsonian American Latino Museum that would feature their impressive contributions to American film and music.
Tickets are on sale now, and the performance will be livestreamed free on Facebook! Check out the details.
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Undocumented Mexican Immigrant Interview
Hello Donna,
My name is Shaima Parveen. My 9th grade English class is currently working on a project centered about the concepts of empathy and misunderstandings (stereotypes, biases, etc.) in our society.I want to conduct a personal interview on the topic of undocumented Mexican immigrants and how they are misunderstood. I understand you may consider yourself a member of this group, know someone in this group, or work closely with people associated with this group. I have included my interview questions below. I would like to receive a response back by Thursday. Any help you can provide would be wonderful. Thank you so much for your time and participation!
1) Many undocumented immigrants came to America for a better lifestyle. Others have fled to America due to oppression in their homelands. What about you? What motivated you come to America?
2) Many Americans unconsciously use terms like “illegal aliens” to classify undocumented immigrants. Even in American dictionaries, undocumented immigrants are defined as “illegal aliens.” How do you feel about the use of such derogatory terms, used to refer to undocumented immigrants, like you? How would you react if someone called you an “illegal alien”?
3) Some people believe undocumented immigrants are depriving Americans of jobs by accepting manual labor and other jobs Americans refuse to do for cheaper pay. Do you agree are disagree with this belief? Please explain.
4) On October 10, 2012, a US border patrol agent shot 16-year-old Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez. The border patrol agent claimed Rodriguez was throwing rocks at him and he was only defending himself from Rodriguez. Do you believe the border patrol agent was justified in killing Rodriguez?
5) Have you ever experienced firsthand or witnessed victimization as an undocumented immigrant? Please describe your experience.
6) Many Americans believe undocumented Mexican immigrants are after the economic benefits in America. Yet, they are unaware of the fact that most undocumented immigrants only receive meager salaries and live in considerably cheap apartments. How are your current living conditions? Do you live like most Americans?
7) According to most Americans who oppose undocumented Mexican immigrants residing in the U.S., “America is a land of laws.” Is it always important to abide by the law even under such circumstances? Please explain.
8) Do you have any children that are native-born U.S. citizens? If so, do they receive the same treatment as you do in American society? Please explain.
9) In the TV series 30 Days, directed and hosted by Morgan Spurlock, two groups who have opposite stances on an issue are forced to live together. In the episode “immigration”, Frank George, a minuteman who is passionate about ending undocumented immigration, is forced to a live with a family of undocumented Mexican immigrants. Frank George is an immigrant of Cuban descent who has crossed the border legally with proper documentation. Do you feel that Frank George, who is of Cuban descent, is a hypocrite for wanting to end illegal immigration? Please explain your answer.
10) Do you want to be better understood by Americans? Why or why not?
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