This blog was started with a specific purpose - to get as many video submissions as we can of people reading passages from the books that Arizona is banning, mostly Chicano history. We believe this action is an attempt at cultural genocide and robs students in Arizona knowledge of history and literature.
Books like The House on Mango Street, The Circuit, Like Water for Chocolate and other works are part of the large list that can't be read, talked about, cited by teachers or used in the schools. How ridiculous is that?
Stand with us and show Arizona that this is NOT ok! Send us a video of yourself reading a passage from a book on the list. Tell us what you think about this, write a guest post, send us a quote or a poem - whatever you want to help tell Arizona that they can't just eradicate the culture and contributions of a whole ethnic group.
What a fantastic idea. I am spreading the word. I can't wait to see this project grow.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I hope you submit a video.
ReplyDeleteWe've posted a link on our Facebook Page for Mexican History / Historia Mexicana. Con solidaridad
ReplyDeletehttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexican-History-Historia-Mexicana/163458783758558?ref=tn_tnmn
Thank you. We are working on a link list for all supporters and people who are fighting this.
DeleteWhat about the historical, cultural genocide of Southern White heritage? Shouldn't all history be preserved? Just a thought.
DeleteWe will be posting and sharing this on latinorebels.com tonight
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope you submit a video tambien.
DeleteAs a Doctor, Musician, and Photographer, I do support this blog, and I want to participate with my videos, and readings, however, I don't know how to get these books.I like all people from, Latin america, Asia, Africa, decent people of USA. I'm a doctor from Arab Nation, " from Palistine in origin, studied in Egypt, and England fond of music mainly classical, and all other brands. My youtube account is Mozart 99900, and my email dr.srimawi@google.com. Please contact me all
ReplyDeletehay , My nme in English, is Dr. Sohail Rimawi,
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