I wanted to add some more about the article An underground college for undocumented immigrants I thought it was great when the girls finally received DACA status. Because of this they were able to get jobs legally. I admire Melissa's courage when she confronted a member that was in a meeting of the board of regents in Atlanta. She let him know how she has been here all her life and that she should have a chance to apply to school. I thought that was brave of her to do. I love how Melissa and Ashley would apply to colleges every year despite not being able to be accepted and also receive funding. In 2015 Emory University made students with DACA status eligible for financial aid. I did kind of suck how only one of the girls got accepted. But these girls teach a huge lesson to everyone and that's to never let obstacles stop you from reaching your goals. Keep pushing and don't allow anyone to stop you or get in your way. Especially when it comes to something as important as your education.

UNDOCUMENTED

After reading this article i would like to take a different approach with talking about it. I think obviously we all feel horrible that young ambitious individuals are subject to these disgusting acts in society where they need to basically sneak around for proper education, i believe we should reflect on our lives, and how lucky we are here at QCC. Today we ( people of every color,ethnicity) are given the same opportunity to become whatever we want in this world. There may be some discrimination in the world but i truly think that is something that will never fully go away. I said it in class once before and i will always stick to my beliefs the big picture sometimes is a lot harder to see than looking at the baby steps taken forward which leads us to light at the end of the tunnel.

In the article about "An Underground College For Undocumented Immigrants" by Jonathan Blitzer

Hi everyone, in this article of "An Underground College For Undocumented Immigrants " by Jonathan Blitzer, it shows that the polices are being unfair of people education because Ashley and Melissa are immigrants and the education department didn't accept them to any colleges. However, Ashley got accepted to college but Melissa didn't. Melissa and Ashley got determined from their education from all the drama that they came from their country. Both girls are also a good hardworking ethics and a good students to join in college and finish their career in New York City. Therefore, Melissa and Ashley should get there citizenship in that way they could become American by the law.

Undocumented

I find it very unfair and disturbing that policies are made to prevent ANY child from excelling and getting equal education. This tale of trials these two twins, Ashley and Melissa, faced; from being rejected by colleges, solely based on being immigrants and then having to eventually split up when Ashley gets accepted into college but Melissa is left to stand on the outskirts, was very humbling to me. I never had to face any type of discrimination from unfair bans passed. Being an American born, I get all benefits offered from the government. I can't imagine the fear, anger and sadness they felt. But more than that I can't understand why anyone would prevent children from going to college. It is an injustice to the American name that we treat undocumented immigrants like that. When a human being shows hardworking ethics, ability to achieve, righteous morals and they live in the USA since they were 6 years old, they deserve to be American citizen and should be treated no less.  

In the article an underground college for undocumented immigrants I think it's pretty cool how they created a school called Freedom University for undocumented students who couldn't get in to other universities. I think it was terrifying how they had to keep the location a secret because of threats from the Ku Klux Klan. They had threatened to break up the classes and inform immigration authorities.  I love how the girls were determined to get there education despite all of the drama that came along. They have a fighting spirit that is very inspirational

Tonight's class

I've got a pretty bad cold, so I'm going to have to cancel class tonight. Please respond to the New Yorker article on the blog. There will be no blogs due over spring break. Since Assignment #3 is due the Tuesday we return from break, feel free to send me a draft for feedback. As always, it's better to send earlier rather than later. Have a good break and see you soon.

Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County

   So, I have began reading Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County and I must say it has caught my attention thus far. I find myself relating to the beginning of the story where Kristen got married to someone outside of her race but was still worried about how people from her hometown would react. Its surprising how interracial relationships were frowned upon and in some areas illegal, to the point where they didn't want the blacks and whites to attend the same school. Pursuing a teaching degree, this book will open my eyes to another level of challenges children had to face in  education many years ago.

Try to read soon!!!