Bøger udgivet af Hispanic Institute of Social Issues

Just Due, A Town Divided, School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952), delves deep into the intricate and often overlooked pages of Arizona's history, specifically focusing on a critical period spanning from the Great Depression to the postwar era, when segregation cast a dark shadow over Tolleson Grammar School. Within these pages, the untold story unfolds-a story of resilience and determination as a marginalized group of Mexican-Americans valiantly rose against discrimination, forging a path toward equal opportunities and civil rights in their local schools.The author Wilfred "Sonny" Gomez Peña (1935-2021) skillfully unveils the intricate and deceptive nature of school segregation, and chronicles the battle for educational equity in the town of Tolleson, Arizona.As a testament to the author's unwavering commitment to documenting untold narratives, this posthumously published work celebrates the courageous spirit of a generation of young Mexican-Americans. Against all odds, they fearlessly confronted adversity, leaving an indelible mark in the annals of Arizona's civil rights history. Embedded within these pages is the tale of Juan Camacho, a young and visionary leader whose remarkable contributions played a decisive role in systematically dismantling the entrenched Southern ideology and segregation that plagued the Town of Tolleson.Just Due, A Town Divided, School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952) is an indispensable literary work, enticing all who yearn to explore the intricacies of civil rights movements, grapple with social inequities, and witness the transformative power of grassroots activism.

¿Alguna vez te has enfrentado al dilema de vivir en un mundo siempre conectado a los dispositivos digitales, mientras anhelas una vida más sencilla y desconectada? Entonces quizá te identificarás con la disyuntiva de 137, el protagonista de Murmullos de la Barbarie, Una distopía del desenchufe digital, el cine silente, la comida ambulante y la música acústica, una fascinante novela del escritor mexicano Saúl Holguín Cuevas. En una lucha personal e interior, 137 se debate entre las complejidades del mundo capitalista dentro de la seguridad y comodidad del Konsortium y la oferta de una vida comunitaria y descomplicada en la áspera, desconocida y riesgosa Barbarie. Su historia nos ayudará a reflexionar sobre nuestros propios dilemas al sopesar las ventajas y desventajas de la hiperconectividad, así como los beneficios y desafíos que implica una experiencia más sencilla que nos permita una vida desenchufada y en mayor armonía con la naturaleza. Murmullos de la Barbarie, Una distopía del desenchufe digital, el cine silente, la comida ambulante y la música acústica es una novela que presenta de forma realista el actual escenario distópico que produce el choque entre el avance tecnológico vertiginoso y una búsqueda por un estilo de vida analógico más pausado. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: Have you ever faced the dilemma of living in a world constantly connected to digital devices while longing for a more disconnected life? Then perhaps you will identify with the predicament of 137, the protagonist of Murmullos de la Barbarie, Una distopía del desenchufe digital, el cine silente, la comida ambulante y la música acústica a novel in Spanish by Saúl Holguín Cuevas. In a personal and internal struggle, 137 grapples with the complexities of the capitalist world within the safety and comfort of the Konsortium while being tempted by the offer of a grassroots environment and uncomplicated life in a rugged, unknown, and risky place known as La Barbarie (a less sophisticated, rough place). His story will help us reflect on our own dilemma as we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of hyperconnectivity and the benefits and challenges that come with a less complicated experience that allows us to live unplugged and in greater harmony with nature. Murmullos de la Barbarie (loosely translated Murmurs of a barbaric world, A dystopia of digital unplugging, silent cinema, street food and acoustic music) is a novel that realistically portrays the current dystopian scenario that arises from the clash between dizzying technological advancements and our quest for a slower-paced analog lifestyle.

THE HISTORY OF HISPANIC MEN AND WOMEN has been told in many different ways including books, movies, plays, poems, and magazines. In Hispanic Heritage and Participation on United States Stamps, readers will learn the history of Hispanic people and their culture as highlighted on United States postage stamps. While a postage stamp is just a small piece of paper printed and issued by a postal service, people and subjects featured on them offer postal customers and stamp collectors a great deal of information, art and history, through the simple charm of a beautiful and small image. In this book, readers will learn history one stamp at a time, connect past and contemporary events, and learn about the people whose endeavors and accomplishments made them remarkable and memorable.