Restricting the American Dream
In December of 1997, I boarded a plane from Ireland with my family bound for America. My dad had been offered a job in Chicago and he took it without question. When we arrived I faced the daunting task of starting school in a completely different country where I knew nobody. I didn’t think I would fit in with the other kids because of my accent and because the school system and culture is completely different. But from the first day I walked into my 5th grade class I found out that I had something good going for me: in America being Irish is considered to be “cool.” I was the center of attention and the other students all gathered around me asking me all sorts of questions ranging from “do they have TVs in Ireland?” to “what language do they speak there?” Everyone made me feel welcome and halfway through the school day when my mom came to pick me up I told her that I didn’t want to leave! I was welcomed with open arms, but for millions of immigrants who come to the United States, the welcome is much different. Read more
Olympic Coverage Marred by Media Bias
A few days ago an Associated Press article caught my attention. It told the inspiring story of Henry Cejudo and his road to Olympic Gold. It’s a powerful story - determined young man rises from poverty, fights the odds, and becomes the best. Unfortunately the read more
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