There is no question that immigration has always been a controversial issue in the United States. And, as Richard Rodriguez points out in his essay, “Does America Still Exist?,” it is an issue that has become even more contentious in recent years. Rodriguez begins his essay by recounting a conversation he had with a cab … Read more
Immigration by definition simply means the international movement of people from a country to another of which they are not citizens or natives of. Many people move to a new country to reside temporarily or sometimes as permanent resident where they sometimes apply for green cards or citizenship. The United States has a long history … Read more
During the 1840s and 1850s, many laborers were recruited to build a better America by creating railroads and working the mines. During California gold rush, Asian immigrants seek for a better life by seeking gold. By the 1870s, with the country unable to create a successful economy meant for others to seek to whom to … Read more
As you can imagine, immigration has changed drastically from 1920 to present day. The question is, has it improved? In 1920, Seymour Rechtzeit’s family decided to immigrate to the United States. Seymour had been a child prodigy since he was 4. Once he turned 8 his family decided to move to the United States, therefore … Read more
“Because the truth is, today’s immigrants as they have for a generation after generation, work the longest hours at the hardest jobs for the lowest pay, jobs that are just above impossible to fill” (“Luis Gutierrez Quote. ” Brainy Quote). This quote, spoken by U. S. Representative Luis Gutierrez, speaks volumes to his stance on … Read more
Racial profiling is the use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offense. Racial profiling against Hispanics includes people from North American, South American and Central Americans. An example of racial profiling against Hispanics is by the color of our skin, which the majority skin tone (Color) is brown … Read more