Tag Archives: hope

When you voted for Obama your work had only begun

Posted on November 4, 2009 by profe

One year ago today, on November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. At the time, and like many others, I celebrated this milestone in US history: Today I think of all the millions of lives … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics | Tagged barack obama, change, historic election, History, hope, james baldwin, justice, obama election, one year later, president obama, race | 1 Comment

The Struggle We Share: A Love Letter

Posted on April 7, 2009 by profe

I delivered this address in 2007, to celebrate the impending senior year of a very special high school student, as well as the college graduation of students I had known since their first year. I offer it now in … Continue reading →

Posted in Academia, Education, History, Personal, Politics | Tagged chicana, Chicano, chicano studies, college, Education, first generation students, higher education, hispanic, hope, latina, latino, latino studies, love, love letter, motivation, movement, struggle | 1 Comment

The Legacy of Harvey Milk

Posted on November 20, 2008 by profe

November 27th is the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk, San Francisco politician and activist. The first openly gay man to be elected to office, he analyzed the significance of his election as follows: Somewhere in Des Moines … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged assassination, change, dan white, gay and lesbian rights, gay movement, george mascone, harvey milk, hope, movement, queer rights, san francisco | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: hope

When you voted for Obama your work had only begun

The Struggle We Share: A Love Letter

The Legacy of Harvey Milk

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