Wednesday, February 15, 2017

True Perspectives on La Frontera; Real-life Views of the Mexican/US Border Region and its People


Now that so much harmful propaganda about Latinos is being spread by the 45 Administration as it conducts deportation sweeps destroying the lives of many innocent people, it is important that Anglo Americans overcome racist stereotypes by developing a more accurate understanding of our people, the Border region, and the immigration experience. Photographs have the power to convey a great deal of truth and meaning.

Here are links to a couple of excellent photo journal type pieces on the Border region that have appeared in the major new media during the past week.

https://www.nytimes.com/.../02/.../before-the-wall-life-along-the-us-mexico-border.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../these-photos-show-what-the-u-s-mexican-border-lo...


Please enjoy these and share!

Como Siempre tu Valentina,

Emily

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