Based on articles written for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram; author Richard J. Gonzales draws on his educational; inner-city and professional life experiences to weave eyewitness testimony into issues facing Chicanos; including economic; health; education; criminal justice; politics; immigration; and cultural issues. Raza Rising presents a personal recounting of a Chicano’s struggle with and understanding of the socio-economic policies and historical actions that impact their ascendancy. Raza Rising offers first-hand observations; supported by well-documented scholarly research; of Chicanos’ growth and subsequent struggles to participate fully in North Texas’ political and economic life. Raza Rising takes the reader to the organization of a Fort Worth immigration reform march; to the actual march with 20;000 people on Main Street on Palm Sunday; to a protest demonstration of the City of Farmers Branch’s attempt to prohibit renting to the undocumented immigrant; to the author’s awakening in Chicago on the importance of learning; and to his poignant experience as a guest speaker in a Fort Worth public school classroom. Other observations offer insight on how Chicanos struggle with their ethnic identity and understanding of their history. In addition; the book highlights important historical and political events that illustrate Chicanos’ attempts to overcome barriers to their rise. At a time when global economic competition threatens the United States’ first world status; this country must nurture academic excellence for all its citizens. Raza Rising provides specific explanations for the Chicano educational lag and workable solutions to accelerate their political; economic and academic achievements. Prophetic state and national demographers have forecasted the steady increase in Chicano populations and decrease in white populations. Raza Rising offers students; instructors; policy makers; politicians and neighbors a deeper understanding of Chicanos; who in the near future will transition from minority to majority status in Texas.
#1099003 in Books White Mane Publishing Company 1996-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.23 x 6.26 x 9.33l; #File Name: 1572490160338 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy jeff M.like it4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. a good bookBy impaskoI bought this book because; as an american of italian origins; this is a point of interest for me. I found it to be an informative read; and enjoyable.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Long over due history of 39th New York!By A CustomerMr. Bacarella has written a great narritive of the 39th NYVI. It is one of the best regimental histories I have read. He gives the day to day happinings of a regiment in battle and in camp. The 39th was one of the most unusual regiments in federal service during the American Civil War; and Mr. Bacarella has done the men woman of the regiment justice!
