Interpreting the Evidence
Registration Packet for "Realizando Mis Suenos" a Latina Womens' Conference, 2000
Suggested Teaching Instructions
Document Description
Registration packet for "Realizando Mis Sueños" Latina Women's Conference, in English and Spanish, April 29, 2000.
Historical Context
In 1989, the Latino population of Syracuse, New York was growing rapidly. The Spanish Action League (SAL) had been organized in 1969 to help the Spanish-speaking population of the city with social services and assistance in the crucial areas of housing, employment, education, and family services. By the late 1980s, the organization was overwhelmed with direct service needs and had little time to work toward political changes that would help the Latino community move forward. As a result of attending Father Robert Chryst’s Hispanic Forum luncheons and the New York State Assembly Somos Uno conference in 1989, a group of people formed the Association of Neighbors Concerned for Latino Advancement (ANCLA). The grassroots organization has been involved in a number of projects that strengthen and promote the health of the Latino community. ANCLA sponsors the Realizing My Dreams Latina Conference.
Essential Question
How did immigration affect the lives of the immigrants?
Check for Understanding
Summarize the main idea of this document, identify three key details, and explain how the lives of latina women were affected by their immigration.
Historical Challenges
The achievements of Latina women have been important to the culture and history of our country. Using the Resources section, research famous Latina women and create a poster that includes pictures of, and biographical information about, some of the Latina women you have researched.
Interdisciplinary Connections
English Language Arts: There are many famous Latina authors, including Laura Esquivel (Like Water for Chocolate), Sandra Cisneros (The House on Mango Street), and Mary Helen Ponce (Hoyt Street: An Autobiography). Write book report on the work of a Latina author.
Art: Research and create a Power Point presentation on Latina artists.