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From: mimilozano@somosprimos.com [mailto:mimilozano@somosprimos.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 1:15 AM
To: mimilozano@aol.com
Subject: Somos Primos November 2015
http://somosprimos.com/sp2015/spnov15/spnov15.htm
Dear Primos, Friends, and Family:
The month of November, a wonderful reminder about what is important in
life: family and friends.
If we are also enjoying good health, we are indeed blessed.
This year, I have even more reasons to be grateful; an important west coast heritage project has successfully come together and resulted in a Unit of Study which will enlarge historic understanding of the Spanish/Mexican colonizers in a more positive, inclusive manner.
Historically, the interrelationships between the early California native tribes and the Spanish colonizers in California has not been presented with respect for both sides.
Demeaning the natives and demonizing the Spanish clearly reinforced the American Manifest Destiny perspective of California as an uncivilized wilderness in need and deserving of invasion.
Debuting November 5th at an event at the Heritage Museum of Orange County is a 4th Grade Unit of Study prepared by Santa Ana Unified School District, CA, Common Core Curriculum specialists, Marta Moyer and Jennifer Wood:
California Bilingual Constitution, 1849.
Big Idea (Enduring Understanding) : This is the goal . .
Native Californians, Californios, and newly arriving immigrants joined together in giving structure and shape to California.
Essential Questions: Children will be discussing . . .
1. Prior to the 1850s, why did CA attract a diverse population?
2. How did internal and external factors affect the culture and economics of CA?
3. How were the contributions of the Spanish and Mexican people validated in the creation of the CA Constitution?
Among other discussions, the unit includes the traditional Spanish/Mexican laws observing women's legal and property, and anti-slave laws which proceeded those of the United Sates.
As you know Somos Primos is divided by location and subject to
facilitate speed reading for busy readers. Although the Unit of Study,
California Bilingual Constitution, 1849 is about California history, the its coastal location, and the presence of gold profoundly affected U.S.
the westward movement, California and its people need to be understood.
For too long the East Coast perspective of the building of our nation has dominated the general sentiments. Our ancestor's contributions have been ignored. It is needful for their contributions to be honored. I am thankful to be able to say that this Unit of Study moves in that direction.
Read more about how the Unit was developed, who is responsible, and about the November 5th meeting in California. If you have primos and friends who live in Southern California, they may want to attend.
God bless America, and enjoy the activism of your primos.
Mimi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNITED STATES
Celebrating the Hispanic Legacy of Valor during Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrating California's Birthdate, written and illustrated by Eddie Martinez América Española by José Antonio López To those Latinos who can't speak Spanish by John Paul Brammer Pew Spanish Language Future
What's Wrong with this Picture? By Ray John de Aragon La Leyenda Negra, Series 4, By Felipe de Ortego y Gasca
"That One May Smile and Smile and be a Villain [Still]"
Labor Day passed here without fanfare by Herman Sillas LULAC and Orgullosa Celebrate Latina's Contributions to American
Linda Mazon Gutierrez: 2015 Phoenix Advocate of the Year by LATINA Style Audrey Esparza, newcomer to primetime Mexican Animated, Un Gallo' Con Muchos Huevos Racks Up Big in Box Office The Latino Lens, National Association of Latino Independent Producers Oscar Manuel Laurel from Laredo, Texas, distinguished career Truth Bomb: Disastrous Economic "Recovery" By Jason W. Stevens Latinas & Success: 14 inspiring professional Latinas share principles to succeed
HERITAGE PROJECTS
Three Rivers eager to whitewash civil rights watershed by Elaine Ayala
562 federally-recognized tribes
Juana, You Will Always Live . . .Author Paul. O. Briones Newest educational initiative from the TSHA, WEBINARS Past Forward, A Conference of the National Trust for Historic Preservation New leadership at Presente.org.
Cuenta Conmigo Fundraising campaign
HISTORIC TIDBITS
Japanese Surrender - Amazing Footage Sept 2, 1945.
The American civil war, then and now
La vuelta a España de Cuba, Puerto Rico y Filipinas September 29th, 1856 -- First Polish Church in American Consecrated October 1st, 1837 -- General Texas Land Office opens Session Recordings from 2015 National Rosenwald Schools Conference Killing Zapata Celebrations of the 500 years Fundación Puerta de América
HISPANIC LEADERS
Louise Ano Nuevo Kerr, Pioneer Chicana Historian 1938-2015
Latino Muralist 'Antonio Ramos' 1988-2015 Alex Nieto, Native American Activist 1977 - 2015
Yolie Hernandez, una Comadre October 7, 2015
Larry Kirkpatrick, Texas Historian and Researcher 1943 - 2015
LATINO PATRIOTS
Worn Out Flags and Eyesore for Vetsy Dianne de Guzman Tortillas in Vietnam, all in 1968 by Luis Ramirez Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Alliance
EARLY LATINO PATRIOTS
Order of Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez in Washington, D.C.
Heritage Project: Bernardo de Gálvez Statue Plaza.
Spanish Adelantados, not Conquistadores
