For example, this past December I traveled to Mexico for one of Seattle University's Mexico Mission Trek trips. While down in Mexico, I learned many important lessons, however, the most important of these lessons occurred while actually working with and alongside the Mexican people. ... I feel that as an American I am responsible for knowing the history of my country. ... I really felt as if Black Elk told me his story, not some author, and I felt directly connected to his struggle. The story made me want to respect the earth and living things the way Black Elk and his culture have done f...

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Growing up in Western culture I have grown a fondness for meat, especially steak. It is a momentous occasion when I can go out or fix a nice, juicy steak for a meal, the bigger the better. This is not a problem in my culture, save those few health conscience people who say I will die by heart disease. However, if I were raised in an eastern, Hindu, culture these dietary practices would be considered wrong. ... What if a group of Mexican-Americans in Kansas City decided they don't want to have anything to do with the Japanese-Americans so they bar them from all Mexican-American run bus...

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Others argue that bilingual education is beneficial to those who come to live in America and want to become a part of the culture, but lack proficiency in the English language. ... I should know. I have endured them both. ... " (World Authors) Richard Rodriguez is a Mexican American Author who also struggled with bilingualism during his early life. ... I was able to experience life in two languages. ...

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