Considering The Needs, Challenges, And Assets Of School Systems In Rural Meatpacking Communities During Covid-19: The Roles Of Schools As Vehicles Of Community,
2022
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Considering The Needs, Challenges, And Assets Of School Systems In Rural Meatpacking Communities During Covid-19: The Roles Of Schools As Vehicles Of Community, Edmund T. Hamann, Amanda R. Morales, Ricardo Martinez
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
For more than 40 years, the relocation of meatpacking from urban to rural communities and the related change of who works in these high-risk, modestly compensated positions has brought Spanish-speaking and African and Asian refugee populations to communities like the seven focal Nebraska communities we consider here. These seven, five rural and two part of multi-county metropolitan areas, all have majority Latinx school enrollments and they all have been particularly hard hit by both the first and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were each also foci of a special new course we co-taught in December 2020 called: “Pandemics, …
Archiving Bilingual Latin@ Oral Histories,
2022
The Ohio State University
Archiving Bilingual Latin@ Oral Histories, Elena Foulis, Brandon D’Souza
Spanish Faculty Publications (Archived)
Over the past ten years, digital archives documenting underrepresented communities have been rising. For example, oral and print historical projects about minoritized communities and ethnic cultural heritage centers have existed for decades (Daniel, 2010), yet few are fully accessible online. The increased presence of these types of archives points not only to the need to document the histories of these communities but also to the interest in making this work accessible to all. There is an urgency in documenting, archiving, and curating histories—audio, print, video, and other ephemera—because minoritized communities have consistently faced exclusion from majority historical documents. As precarious …
Aj Bellidodeluna,
2022
St. Mary's University
Aj Bellidodeluna, Claudia Sanchez
Latinx Civil Rights
Assistant Dean A.J. Bellido de Luna recounts his higher educational experience as a white passing Cuban Latino. He covers his upbringing, where his family is from, what it means to be Latino to him, and his experience as a Latino faculty member in higher education.
Daniel Gutiérrez,
2022
St. Mary's University
Daniel Gutiérrez, Yairy Mendez
Latinx Civil Rights
In this interview, Daniel discusses how Mexican American Studies is interpreted in Texas public schools and how this affected his own education and cultural identity. Daniel also shares how the COVID-19 pandemic affected his education during his transition from secondary to tertiary school.
Virginia Ibarra,
2022
St. Mary's University
Virginia Ibarra, Arthur Reyes
Latinx Civil Rights
Virginia discusses events of her childhood such as crossing the U.S.-Mexico border at Laredo, Texas and working as a babysitter. She also explains how she moved to Houston to work in a sheet metal factory and finally settled in the San Antonio area. Virginia recalls the processes of gaining residency and citizenship while pursuing her education.
Mary Nguyen,
2022
St. Mary's University
Mary Nguyen, Victoria Van Winkle
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Nguyen discusses the struggles she faced keeping her office operating properly before the COVID-19 pandemic. She goes on to explain how she and her partner continued to operate their office during and after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gerald Poyo,
2022
St. Mary's University
Gerald Poyo, Claudia Sanchez
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Poyo recounts his educational experience as a Latino migrating from Latin America to the United States to study in university. He speaks about the influence that his Latino professors had on him and his journey of becoming a professor himself. Dr. Poyo also speaks on his role as O’Connor chair including his duties and influence on Latino students.
Abilene Solano,
2022
St. Mary's University
Abilene Solano, Yairy Mendez
Latinx Civil Rights
Abilene Solano discusses the interpretation of Mexican American Studies in public school education. She also shares insights about her experiences attending public school and some of the challenges she faced being a first-generation student. Abilene relays how her graduating cohort was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how that affected her everyday life
Lloyd Van Winkle,
2022
St. Mary's University
Lloyd Van Winkle, Victoria Van Winkle
Latinx Civil Rights
As a rural doctor, Dr. Van Winkle faces many challenges to keep his practice open and operating properly. Despite the problems that have surfaced due to COVID-19, he has managed to keep his office open every single day. His love for taking care of his patients overpowers the challenges that arise.
Claudia Donoso,
2022
St. Mary's University
Claudia Donoso, Juan Ochoa
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Donoso discusses a variety of topics centered around immigration. She highlights the immigration process and lack of adequate resources for immigrants while also going into depth about political and economic factors. Dr. Donoso shares both personal and professional perspectives of immigration.
Roberto José Juáez,
2022
St. Mary's University
Roberto José Juáez, Ashton Jeffers
Latinx Civil Rights
The interview begins with a brief description of the focus of the session. Dr. Juárez discusses how he became involved in voting rights advocacy and how his family experiences led him to this path. He also explains how he continued centering civil rights expansion throughout law school and his legal career.
Natalie Marquez,
2022
St. Mary's University
Natalie Marquez, Ashton Jeffers
Latinx Civil Rights
Natalie Marquez explains the work she does for Jolt Action and the ways Jolt is involved in the San Antonio Latinx community. Marquez describes how social and political issues in Texas personally affect her and her family. She also shares how to make voting a cultural norm and practice in the Latinx community.
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez,
2022
St. Mary's University
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Megan Angelo, Elizabeth Perez
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Margaret Cantu-Sanchez discusses her experience with education starting as early as elementary school all the way up until she received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She describes the obstacles she faced throughout this experience and acknowledges the privileges that helped her along the way. Dr. Cantu-Sanchez offers a unique perspective on higher education for Latinx communities as she is now a professor at her alma mater, St. Mary’s University, which is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). She also plays an important role in cultivating the Mexican American Studies program at this university and …
Elisha Carillo,
2022
St. Mary's University
Elisha Carillo, Madeline Emke
Latinx Civil Rights
Elisha Carrillo talks about their motivations for being involved with MOVE Texas and serving as a deputy field organizer. Elisha explains their first interactions with MOVE as a student at St. Mary’s University and finding an interest in voter advocacy through local elections in the area. Elisha discusses their current position working with MOVE Texas in the San Antonio area as the Bexar County Regional Coordinator and organizing community events regarding local elections and voter education.
Charles Cotrell,
2022
St. Mary's University
Charles Cotrell, Analyssa Gracía, Gabriella Parra
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Cotrell discusses the motivations for his activist work and the experiences he faced as a professor and community leader. He recalls cases from his time serving as an expert witness in voting rights lawsuits and notes the importance of telling stories of voter intimidation. Dr. Cotrell shares his thoughts on staying proactive in politics, gives advice to young activists, and describes how university faculty can support students in their activism. He also reflects on his personal interests and those that occupied most of his time as a professor.
Marian Fernandez Hernandez,
2022
St. Mary's University
Marian Fernandez Hernandez, Nadia Abulbaki
Latinx Civil Rights
Marian touches on cultural topics like the stereotypes or expectations descendants of a Hispanic American origin are placed under concerning social skills, education, occupation, etc. In addition, Marian discusses her family origins and education levels. The interview concludes with a comparison of Marian's views and experience of learning about Hispanic American history in Honduras to traditional American school learning.
Alex Hidalgo,
2022
St. Mary's University
Alex Hidalgo, Paul Garza
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Alex Hidalgo discusses his unique educational trajectory and his arrival to his current faculty position at Texas Christian University. Dr. Hidalgo provides some background information and how his Latino identity has informed his experience in higher education. Reflecting on his time as both a student and faculty, Dr. Hidalgo shares some of his struggles and triumphs.
Meghann Peace,
2022
St. Mary's University
Meghann Peace, Calie Brame
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Peace discusses the process of becoming a volunteer at RAICES and the training she received through the organization. She recounts personal stories about the poor conditions immigrants endured in detention centers. Dr. Peace also explains how RAICES helps people through the legal process of immigration
Amir Samandi,
2022
St. Mary's University
Amir Samandi, Megan Angelo, Elizabeth Perez
Latinx Civil Rights
Amir Samandi describes his high school experiences including attending a predominately white school as a person of color. He mentions the efforts of teachers who supported him in pursuing higher education. Amir also discusses his undergraduate education at St. Mary’s University and the environment of the community. He then explains how his career led him to create a nonprofit that focuses on young students and how his personal experience connects with the organization's mission.
Arturo Vega,
2022
St. Mary's University
Arturo Vega, Paul Garza
Latinx Civil Rights
Dr. Arturo Vega, a tenured professor at St. Mary’s University shares about his educational experience as a Latino student. He discusses coming from El Paso, Texas and how it informed his journey as a student and a faculty member. Dr. Vega explores what it is like to teach at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and challenges he has faced doing so.
