In this entry I really took the opportunity of telling a Dionysian story of an internal struggle that may result from the cultural strife that is being an immigrant’s son with a foreign name. This is the most autobiographical of my … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chicano Nationalism
My final project is in 3 distinct installments. This is the first, and is largely a commentary on race and its implications for those of us whom may be racially mixed. In this inaugural piece, I engage the complexity of living … Continue reading
In this candid interview, Chicana author Cherrie Moraga discusses the influence of her ancestors, especially of her mother a cuentista, in her writing process. She encourages young artists to surrender the limitations of their ego and embrace the memory of others to … Continue reading
In this YouTube video, Cherrie Moraga discusses our first topic of the class, self-identity and what it means to be Chicano/a. She considers Chicano to be of Mexican “herencia” but born in the United States, and that she considers herself … Continue reading
Our discussion on Friday is going to be a discussion of Chicano nationalism, Cherríe Moraga’s Queer Aztlán and how these relate to the Chicana/o gothic. If you’re unclear on what Chicano nationalism or Aztlán are or want a refresher, watch … Continue reading