It's the Same Old Thing

[Irma Bozardt]

She was a cute little skinny kid with wide brown eyes and long dark brown hair; always inquisitive and full of herself.  She was already bi-lingual by the age of two; Spanish was her folks dominant language and  she managed to become fluent in English too.  They lived in a predominately Spanish-speaking neighborhood in the city because it would've been difficult to find lodgings elsewhere.  In other words, they were different and other people tried to "keep them" in their place.  That was a long time ago, but can't you see the ugly head of racism trying to "keep them" in their place even today?  She recalls what her folks always said "be proud of who you are; work hard, finish school, and be an example to others; it's the same old thing in a different time.

[Irma Bozardt]

Thanks to all of you for your kind comments.  My prayer is that at some point and time, people will stop judging others solely based on color of skin, ethnicity or religion, and not be afraid to befriend those who might be different than us, in some way.  I believe we all have more in common then we may realize. 

 

I will continue to share my life's experiences in the hope that it may cause some to pause and try to bring some light to a very sensitive issue in our society; maybe then "the skinny little girl with wide brown eyes and long brown hair" will fit in, once and for all.

Glad to be part of "Six Sentences".

[Kristine_ES]

it's hard for us who are not part of that community to know what it means, but that's why it's great that we're able to write and share what we have.  and hopefully to liberate and get everyone out of that 'keep them in their place'.  cheers!

[Jeanette Cheezum]

Heartfelt 6.

[Stephen Torelli]

Hello Irma. How is everything?  The majority of my high school students are Latinos from North, Central, and South American countries and collectively identify as immigrants struggling to become accepted rather than separate ethnicities struggling... a thought provoking account.