Because our programs have such great diversity, we could literally become aware of many new cultures. I think that the parents could also do more volunteer work with or for the school. Classroom aides or lunch aids could help children see other' at work and in the school setting. But the most important, is that the schools address the lack of diversity in the text books. For example, we teach almost nothing about Muslim or Middle Eastern cultural perspectives in our curriculum. We are not trying to convert students, only make them more aware. In addition, I am aware of some situational discrimination outside of the school. I have witnessed it myself and I must admit that I was quite surprised by it. Although the article was about educational issues, I can attest that our Arab and practicing Muslims students as well as others of Middle Eastern descendent have been treated more poorly outside of school and I believe there are direct connections to the events of September 11th. Our Arabic students have become victims of a cultural racism...
I also believe that if North Korea or Russia attacked us tomorrow, our Korean or Russian students would face the same problems that the Japanese suffered after World War II and Pearl Harbor.
Their main arguments are based on historical assumptions and on facts which have represented turning points for the evolution of the African-American society throughout the decades, and especially during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. In this regard, the Old Negro, and the one considered to be the traditional presence in the Harlem, is the result of history, and not of recent or contemporary events. From the point-of-view of
Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino in Chicano CultureOutlineI. IntroductionBrief overview of Luis Valdez�s significance in Chicano culture.Introduction to El Teatro Campesino and its role in the Chicano movement.II. BackgroundA. Historical Context of the Chicano MovementOverview of the Chicano Movement�s origins and objectives.The socio-political landscape of the United States during this era.B. Early Life of Luis ValdezChildhood and early influences.Education and initial involvement in theater.III. The Founding of El Teatro
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