To begin, this post is not directed at any individual. I have numerous friends who regularly travel, and that’s great. I always enjoy hearing about places around the world. However, as I have recently mentioned, May is Neurofibromatosis month (read more here), and I wanted to make a few more comments about ableism and travel. For peopleContinue reading “Ableism, Travel, and the Realities of Living with Neurofibromatosis”
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May is Neurofibromatosis Month!
Neurofibromatosis is the most common genetic disorder, affecting me and approximately 1 in 2,500-3,000, yet most people (including some medical doctors!) do not know about it. There is currently no cure. Research is needed, (and because of neoliberalism,) research really, really depends on donations. Neurofibromatosis affects the entire body. Some symptoms include: People can haveContinue reading “May is Neurofibromatosis Month!”
But You’re America. A Poem.
But You’re America. But you’re America. But you’re America. You have the power to alleviate all pain. But you’re America. You choose to be greedy and selfish. Because you’re America. You laugh and mock when people ask you to be kind. Because you’re America. You refuse to improve and change. Because you’re America. You forgetContinue reading “But You’re America. A Poem.”
13 Reasons Why “13 Reasons Why” Demands Caution
Given how many of my students have been watching and talking about 13 Reasons Why, as well as how many think-pieces I have been seeing, I figured I had better see what it is all about for myself. I binge-watched the entire series, thirteen episodes, a few days ago. Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why revolves around Hannah Baker, a highContinue reading “13 Reasons Why “13 Reasons Why” Demands Caution”
Checking in on Dr. Trevor Boffone’s “50 Playwrights Project” – Interview Series #3
In March 2016, Dr. Trevor Boffone and I chatted about the launch of his 50 Playwrights Project, which focuses on Latino, Latina, Latin@, Latinx theatre and its playwrights. You can read that interview here. Recently, I had a chance to interview Dr. Boffone again and see what has happened with 50 Playwrights Project (or 50PP, as it’s abbreviated) over theContinue reading “Checking in on Dr. Trevor Boffone’s “50 Playwrights Project” – Interview Series #3”
President Barack Obama, Racism and Sexism, and the Nation That Insisted on Moving Backward
Despite the optimism and excitement felt by the majority of people in the United States when Barack Obama was elected in 2008 and reelected in 2012, a sizable number found his presidency unacceptable. People deemed Obama a Black Muslim. Questioned his place of birth. Critiqued his Blackness. You know the rest. Obama’s eight years asContinue reading “President Barack Obama, Racism and Sexism, and the Nation That Insisted on Moving Backward”
Teaching Tip: The Pop Quiz to Top All Pop Quizzes Ever!
Today as my students in Mexican American History II and then in Texas History entered the classroom I announced that we were going to have a pop quiz and that this pop quiz would top all pop quizzes ever, anywhere. This prompted a variety of entertaining reactions and prompted a great deal of laughter! NextContinue reading “Teaching Tip: The Pop Quiz to Top All Pop Quizzes Ever!”
“I Am Not Your Negro” (2017) and Useable Pasts
I Am Not Your Negro (2017), Raoul Peck’s documentary film inspired by the life, work, and vision of James Baldwin, is a masterpiece. I have really been looking forward to seeing this film, as I have heard so many good things about it. I watched it this evening, as it was finally fully released today. Here I shareContinue reading ““I Am Not Your Negro” (2017) and Useable Pasts”
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