Comments on: In the twenty-first century, the face of the immigrant is that of a mother http://latinainstitute.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/in-the-twenty-first-century-the-face-of-the-immigrant-is-that-of-a-mother/ Salud. Dignidad. Justicia. Wed, 29 May 2013 19:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Cassy http://latinainstitute.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/in-the-twenty-first-century-the-face-of-the-immigrant-is-that-of-a-mother/#comment-3699 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:40:18 +0000 http://latinainstitute.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-3699 This is the story of my students’ parents. I find that after we talk about their children’s academic progress and behavior, I’m often talking to the moms about taking care of themselves and utilizing the community resources available to Latinos. Many are living with health concerns that they can’t tend to…

My students’ parents, most of whom are Latina single moms, are doing incredible jobs of keeping two and three jobs, taking care of their kids, and trying to survive in an environment that is often mistrusting or downright hostile. I admire their fuerza and ganas.

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