El Paso Essays

The problem facing the city of El Paso was the erection of the statue celebrating the conquistador Don Juan de Oñate. The original news of the statue brought hope and excitement to the city of El Paso, city council members thought that the statue was a great idea; it would bring in more tourism to their city and in turn help the economy. Since El Paso was the 10th poorest city in America at the time, they needed something to help. The statue of Oñate was just one of a twelve piece project, known

who would boast about their contraband to those around. Smuggling was a thriving business where smugglers and bootleggers would make a decent amount of money for smuggling tequila and other alcohol substances over through the Rio Grande. “El Contrabando de El Paso” is a ballad that tells the journey of a group of convicted smugglers

interactions between a human group and its natural environment. Over time people throughout time shape the natural landscape and accommodate their needs. El Paso, Texas is located on the border between the United States and Mexico. Although they are two very distinct and different places, they share many of the same cultural practices. Many people in El Paso speak english and spanish or a combination of both called spanglish. Living by the border allows the interconnection of different elements of culture

The richness of El Paso, Texas relies on the vast diversity observed in each one of its citizens, which has opened the way for El Paso to develop as a multicultural city. Emigration has been one of the main factors that has diversified El Paso’s cultural background, citizens from all over the world have landed a foot over American territory and have made it theirs, several nationalities, several races, one community, one El Paso. Emigration has also caused the expansion of a plethora of traditions

El Paso is a very culturally diverse city that borders, its sister city, Juarez. The city has given me a unique view that is very different than most people in the United States and the rest of the world. Living here since the day I was born has greatly influenced my childhood, it has given me an understanding of how different the Hispanic culture is from the American culture. I had a live-in maid until I was about ten. All of my maids only spoke Spanish, so in order to communicate with

knowledge, I crave diversity. I was born and raised in a large city in west Texas. A city, dominated by the Hispanic community. In fact, El Paso’s population is 80% Hispanic. My first year of university, I decided I wanted to find out just how diverse my own country could be. I spent that first year in Portland, Oregon. A city that was polar opposites with El Paso. With a 72% Caucasian population, I never in a million years thought I would befriend people from Kuwait, Malaysia, China, Korea, Vietnam

El Paso is a very culturally diverse city. Growing up around numerous traditions and life styles has affected the way I have grown up along with the way I view myself. El Paso is along the Mexican border which means that the Mexican culture has a grand impact on the lives and cultures here. This city has taught me how to be a more openminded person and it has forced me to learn a different language. Although I have acquired many positive characteristics, sadly I am not aquatinted with other ethnic

Lone Star Play Ball is a non-profit organization that was founded in San Antonio, TX in 2008. The organization provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to participate in a co-ed non-competitive softball league. While Lone Star Play Ball is one of the few organizations in San Antonio to cater to adults with special needs, it does have a variety of direct and indirect competitors; the most notable being McAllister Park Little League Challenger League, the Miracle League of San Antonio

Established in 1984, the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center is committed to educating the borderland community about this important event in history as a means to combat prejudice and intolerance through education, community outreach, and cultural activities. The museum pays special attention to its hispanic audience by being the only bilingual Holocaust museum in the United States. The museum itself is promoted through its website, encouraging all to come experience what this look into the

my mother has told, the journey from Morelos, Mexico to El Paso, Texas was treacherous. From the dirty, murderous streets of Tijuana to the endless hot Chihuahuan desert. My mother and my four older siblings, who were of the ages of seven, five, three, and two, were part of a group of 15 people. They were lead by a guide who knew the desert well and had taken many others before them to the land opportunity. It took 16 days to reach to El Paso, Texas. From there, they were all alone. None of them knew

El Paso and Ciudad Juarez lie side by side, but are separated by the Rio Grande. The border’s way of life relies on the dividing line. As a resident of Ciudad Juarez, I experience a blend of cultures on an everyday basis. However, in 2010 the unique culture of the city was darkened by the shedding violence in Ciudad Juarez. Ciudad Juarez came to be known as the deadliest city in the world. This violence that arouse in the city changed my life completely. The violence changed my daily routine even

El Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center is a non-profit organization located at El Paso, Texas. It strives to provide quality services to children with disabilities so they can reach their fullest potential. They offer services such as, early childhood intervention (ECI), community resources, comprehensive education and therapeutic. Additionally, the organization provides guidance and parent-to-parent mentoring to facilitate the process. Each service or program from the organization contributes

When you hear the term “Hero”, you often imagine a person with a cape flying across town, a person with superpowers fighting unusual looking monsters to help keep your community safe. As a child or even at an older age, you’re asked about one person that you admire. You may look up to that particular person because of the journey they have decided to take. You follow in their footsteps, because they’ve showed you who they were, who they wanted to become, and who they became. I never considered myself

Emma Fraley Ms. Collins ELA 8 14 March 2023 Superman and Roburta’s Truth in Superman Smashes the Klan(sstk)  SUPERMAN VS THE KKK what is happening but more seriously what is happening to Lan-shin or Roberta or Clark Kent better known as our alien superhuman hero let’s find out how they feel on the inside and why they feel like outsiders. In the book Superman Smashes the Klan, it is about the Chinese-American/immigrants moving to Metropolis but then having

Romero born? Oscar Romero in El Salvador on August 15, 1917. 2. When was he appointed Archbishop? He was appointed Archbishop on February 3, 1977. 3. What was going on in the country when Oscar Romero became Archbishop? Capitalism was an issue when he became Archbishop. Many people’s rights were taken away. The poor were victims of the repression. Innocent civilians were shot dead by the UN soldiers. There were also a lot of conflicts with the Catholic Church and the El Salvador government. 4. What

nearing it’s catastrophic end. The only ones who are aware of this threat is the leaders, General Zod the military leader and the scientist Jor-El, Kal-El’s father. These characters portray emotions, General Zod stand for greediness, he wants to find another habitable planet create a new Krypton at any cost, Jor-el represents hope. We get to know that Kal-El is Kryptons first ’‘natural’’ born child in centuries, people on Krypton are genetically engineered with a pre cogitated intellect. The whole

Unapologetic humorous satire is the main goal in Voltaire's novella “Candide”. Positive concepts such as love, religion, and optimism are cast in a negative and comedic fashion under his pen. The one area in life that is ridiculed mercilessly is optimism. This is a continuous theme throughout the story. Candide, the title character and main protagonist, is a wide-eyed lad that has become indoctrinated in an over-zealous philosophy of optimism. All credit is due to the “brilliant”, aptly named,

Oscar Romero is a religious martyr who sacrificed himself for the common man’s revolution in El Salvador. Romero is a remnant for the historical transition of feudal societies in all of Latin America. This classic resistance movement describes the separation of church and state; freeing religious influences in the government, in hopes of creating a secularized state. The change redefined church's role in El Salvadoran society, challenging the socio-political reality and the impact of the oligarchy’s

“Their Beauty Has More Meaning,” written by Robinson Jeffers is seventeen lines that all flow with admiration for nature. Jeffers introduced the poem solemnly with the title referring to a their, leaving the audience wondering to whom Jeffers is referring to. Throughout the poem, Jeffers focuses on five forces: storms, the moon, the ocean, dawn, and the birds. There are certain words that are structured differently to show emphasis and the importance of these words to the author. After carefully

• I’ve learned in this unit, three universal characteristics of a hero. One characteristic is some type of special powers not necessarily things like super strength or Flying but hospitality and friendliness or the will to help others could be considered special powers or something even greater to save the day. Also, hero's lineage is often noble or linked to the gods meaning their family history is a heroic one. Lastly Hero's tending to be adventurous and strong they and often times are born this