ipl-logo

Mexican Immigration Narrative

547 Words3 Pages

There is a story behind my skin. Most see me and see a young Mexican girl, but I am so much more. Behind my last name, there is my family. A family of migrant workers, immigrants, working class citizens and hard work. I am Aaliyah Olvera, and to me, being Hispanic means being strong.
My family exemplifies strength. On the prime examples in my life is my grandparents. Being born poor in Mexico, my grandparents had little chance of advancement in their home. Henceforth, this caused them to take a huge risk; moving to the United States of America. They immigrated with one purpose: to have an opportunity to change their lives.
Once my grandparents crossed over, they began to work in the agricultural fields in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Texas, and

Show More
Related

  • Mexican Migrants Summary

    322 Words  | 2 Pages

    Chapter 16 from the book Mexican Migrants by Hellman talks about how he started seeing life differently when he met Francisco. When he met Francisco he noticed he was a very reserved man. He believed that the actions immigrants do reflect on everyone, for example if they see immigrants being criminals now everyone will think everyone is like that. I agree with Francisco because some people might meet the wrong and bad Mexican immigrants and will judge everyone out of one person, then later this becomes hard to make that person believe that not everyone is like the first person he encounter with. The problem with esquineros was that they stood all day hoping to get picked to go work with a contractor on a construction site.

    Read More

  • How Booma Oil Led To The Great Depression

    1179 Words  | 5 Pages

    The first settlers of America came in hope of a promising future and new opportunities. This lead to the concept of the American Dream, and the belief that one can go from rags to riches. Many people want to achieve the "rags to riches" dream, and in order to pursue it, some immigrate to the United States. My great-grandfather wanted to achieve this dream as well.

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast Jefferson And Declaration Of Independence

    908 Words  | 4 Pages

    Immigrants from all over the world migrate to American in the search of a true and honest life in search of liberty and the pursuit of

    Read More

  • Claddagh's Ring: A Short Story

    423 Words  | 2 Pages

    I recognize my big heart feed with their love, warmth, support, and care. It reminds me that I was taught to act as if there were a crown on my head. To be the strong graceful woman I know I am every single day. My Irish blood isn’t my only genetic makeup however. I could ask the same question again, what does it mean to be Mexican.

    Read More

  • The Holocaust: The Western Expansion

    890 Words  | 4 Pages

    Strong people work hard for their families to keep them alive as they run into many difficult conflicts. The Holocaust was a dark and scary period of time. Many people risked their lives for their family, friends, and country. Mostly everyone worked hard together to fight the terrible conflicts and struggles of the war. Like the Holocaust, the Western Expansion had many different problems.

    Read More

  • DACA Narrative

    965 Words  | 4 Pages

    June 15, 2012. It was a frantic Friday afternoon just after my lunch hour had just ended when I got a call from my friend Giovi. “Have you heard the news?” , she said in a nasally voice. I asked what was wrong as she sounded like she was crying.

    Read More

  • Manong Generation Research Paper

    373 Words  | 2 Pages

    Many of them were eager to come to America to make a living and to support their families back home. They had

    Read More

  • Dr. Geddes And Cowan Summary

    228 Words  | 1 Pages

    In the lecture by Dr. Geddes and Cowan, they talked about the years of migration in the caribbeans. Dr. Cowan starts off the lecture with a brief mention behind the reason of migration. The many caribbean migrants coming from United Kingdom, France, Spain, Domicans, etc… , come to the U.S for the sole reason of a better life. Several in the United States territory, migrants start to work at any establishment for money. Some even become citizens after the years, and help their children, back home, come over the border.

    Read More

  • Being A Mexican Culture Essay

    750 Words  | 3 Pages

    I’m the first generation of my family to be Mexican -American, but I have been introduced to the Mexican culture since I was born. I appreciate the difficulties my parents have faced to make me the person that I am today even though I wasn’t born in Mexico my parents have taught me the language and the culture which I’m so proud of being part of. For others being Hispanic is actually being born in any Latin American countries which is not true at all. Being Hispanic is much more than my cultural background it actually describes how much I appreciate my culture and how I get to experience things other people don’t. I fit into the Hispanic community through the experiencing the culture first hand ,participating in traditions and planning to include my culture in my future.

    Read More

  • Effects Of Chinese Immigration On American Immigration

    72 Words  | 1 Pages

    Joseph and Henrietta LaGrotta , immigrated to North America from Italy in 1885, the most likely the reason, for their immigration was to escape rural poverty. In 1908 James and Helen Pitcher immigrated to Newfoundland, Canada from Ireland then they had immigrated to New York in 1924. They had most likely immigrated to escape poverty and disease. Both immigrant groups of my family possibly came through Ellis Island to enter the

    Read More

  • Overflow Of Immigration Essay

    183 Words  | 1 Pages

    The main reason for immigration has remained economic opportunity, the appeal of better land or a better job. Before 1920, about 30 percent of all immigrants to the United States later returned to their native country. Some immigrants intend to stay in a new country temporarily and then go back home. But others go back because they find adjusting to a new society too difficult. (Source: The World Book Encyclopedia, Volume 10, Page 82).

    Read More

  • Melba Pattillo Beals: A True Hero

    400 Words  | 2 Pages

    Melba Pattillo Beals was a child when she went on a journey of discrimination and prejudice. This young hero was 15 years old when she volunteered to be one of the first black people to enroll in Little Rock High school. She went with eight other black students, and they got discriminated against and they got physically hurt and mentally hurt. This forced Melba to find strength, these are some of the things that she got strength from. She was a Christian

    Read More

  • Mexican Identity Crisis

    520 Words  | 3 Pages

    “Is she really your mother?” asked the surprised, middle-aged woman who stood right aside me. My mother, making her way through the crowded church, was approaching me as she wanted to take pictures with my family and I at my nine-year-old sister’s first communion. The woman seemed shocked as she stared at my light skin and slightly wavy hair in contrast to my mother who had tanned skin and hair full of gorgeous, dark curls. At a young age, I did not understand how much of a big deal it was that I did not look anything like my mother.

    Read More

  • The Importance Of Legacy Essay

    755 Words  | 4 Pages

    Your legacy is in your actions and what people remember. Many think one's legacy, is some monetary or wonderful gift one leaves those they love, or people they know. But I am here to tell you, that it's not your legacy, your legacy is in what is remembered about you, and what you leave behind in people’s memories and actions. Be it positive or negative, each lesson you teach is your legacy. Every day you work and speak and give motivation is your legacy.

    Read More

  • Personal Essay: My Family Is Inspiration To Me

    847 Words  | 4 Pages

    My family is very inspiring to me. I am very thankful that my parents brought me into this world. Growing up my parents always showed me how exactly things work in life. One of the hardest things that I had to accept was that I could not have everything I wanted. There were times when my parents spoiled me

    Read More

More about Mexican Immigration Narrative

Open Document