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Nydia Velazquez: First Puerto Rican Congresswoman

Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
ISBN 13 : 1545752036
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Nydia Velazquez: First Puerto Rican Congresswoman written by Tammy Gagne and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nydia Velázquez learned about politics while sitting around her family’s dinner table each evening. Her father, who worked in Puerto Rico’s sugarcane fields, talked to his nine children about the importance of worker’s rights. He also taught them that they had a responsibility to help their community. Young Nydia took his words to heart. After earning two college degrees, she decided to put them to use helping the Puerto Rican people of New York City. She became the first Hispanic woman to hold a seat on the city council before her historic run for Congress in 1992. Her victory in that election made her the first Puerto Rican woman in the United States House of Representatives. Learn more about Nydia Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican Congresswoman in this book.

Political Status of Puerto Rico

Author : Keith Bea
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1437934307
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (379 download)

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Download or read book Political Status of Puerto Rico written by Keith Bea and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: (1) Recent Developments: 111th, 110th, 109th Congress; Non-Congress. Developments; (2) Background: Early Governance of Puerto Rico (PR); Development of the Const. of PR; Fed. Relations Act; Internat. Attention; Supreme Court Decisions; (3) Status Debates and Votes, 1952-1998: 1967 Plebiscite; 1991 Referendum; 1993 Plebiscite; 1998 Action in the 105th Cong.; 1998 Plebiscite; (4) Fed. Activity After 1998; (5) Issues of Debate on Political Status. Appendices: (A) Brief Chronology of Status Events Since 1898; (B) Puerto Rico Status Votes in Plebiscites and Referenda, 1967-1998; (C)Congress. Activity on Puerto Rico¿s Political Status, 1989-1998; (D) Summary of Legislative Debates and Actions. Tables.

A Matter of Simple Justice

Author : Lee Stout
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 0983947856
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book A Matter of Simple Justice written by Lee Stout and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In August 1972, Newsweek proclaimed that “the person in Washington who has done the most for the women’s movement may be Richard Nixon.” Today, opinions of the Nixon administration are strongly colored by foreign policy successes and the Watergate debacle. Its accomplishments in advancing the role of women in government have been largely forgotten. Based on the “A Few Good Women” oral history project at the Penn State University Libraries, A Matter of Simple Justice illuminates the administration’s groundbreaking efforts to expand the role of women—and the long-term consequences for women in the American workplace. At the forefront of these efforts was Barbara Hackman Franklin, a staff assistant to the president who was hired to recruit more women into the upper levels of the federal government. Franklin, at the direction of President Nixon, White House counselor Robert Finch, and personnel director Fred Malek, became the administration’s de facto spokesperson on women’s issues. She helped bring more than one hundred women into executive positions in the government and created a talent bank of more than a thousand names of qualified women. The Nixon administration expanded the numbers of women on presidential commissions and boards, changed civil service rules to open thousands more federal jobs to women, and expanded enforcement of antidiscrimination laws to include gender discrimination. Also during this time, Congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment and Nixon signed Title IX of the Education Amendments into law. Featuring a new forward by Sara Eisen, this updated edition of A Matter of Simple Justice celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States through the story of Barbara Hackman Franklin and those “few good women” and shows how the advances that were made in this time by a Republican presidency both reflected the national debate over the role of women in society and took major steps toward equality in the workplace for women.

Latino Leaders Speak

Author : Mickey Ibarra
Publisher : Arte Público Press
ISBN 13 : 1518501265
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Latino Leaders Speak written by Mickey Ibarra and published by Arte Público Press. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “People do not define you,” Soledad O’Brien’s Cuban mother repeatedly told her children. “You define yourself.” And so this mixed-race, first-generation Latina American would go on to succeed in her field, ultimately becoming an anchor for CNN. O’Brien’s remarks, like the others included in this volume, reflect on what it means to be Latino in the United States. For her, “It’s succeeding, fulfilling the dream and then turning around and grabbing everybody else and making it happen for them too.” The importance of education is a common refrain in the lives of the leaders represented here. Many reference one particular teacher or mentor who made a difference. The late Reverend Father Virgilio Elizondo, a professor at the University of Notre Dame, said his fifth-grade teacher changed his life. She taught him to love school and learning. Others remember the sacrifices made by parents so that their children could have more opportunities for a better life. In all, these writings are both a testament to perseverance and a guide to life, for readers of all backgrounds. Originally presented at the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series in Washington, DC, and other major cities, the personal stories included in this book are all by successful Latinos involved in a variety of occupations, from politics and sports to education and activism. Contributors include former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; former general manager of the New York Mets, Omar Minaya; and Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa, the Chancellor of the University of Texas System. Their words will inspire readers of all ages to follow their dreams and help those less fortunate.

Puerto Ricans in America

Author : Stacy Taus-Bolstad
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780822539537
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (395 download)

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Download or read book Puerto Ricans in America written by Stacy Taus-Bolstad and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history of Puerto Rican immigration to the United States mainland, discussing why Puerto Ricans come, what their lives are like after they arrive, where they settle, and customs they bring from home.

The New York Red Book

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1162 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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The New York Red Book 2003-2004

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789993784500
Total Pages : 1092 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (845 download)

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Download or read book The New York Red Book 2003-2004 written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1092 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Everything You Need to Know About Latino History

Author : Himilce Novas
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780452288898
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book Everything You Need to Know About Latino History written by Himilce Novas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular primer to Latino life and culture. Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic population in the United States. In an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer format, this completely revised 2008 edition provides the most current perspective on Latino history in the making, including: • New Mexico governor Bill Richardson’s announced candidacy for the 2008 presidential election • Ugly Betty—the hit ABC TV show based on the Latino telenovela phenomenon • The number of Latino players in Major League baseball surpassing the 25 percent mark • Immigration legislation and the battle over the Mexican border • The state of Castro’s health and what it means for Cuba More than ever, this concise yet comprehensive reference guide is the ideal introduction to the vast and varied history and culture of this multifaceted ethnic group.

Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics

Author : Lynne E. Ford
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438110324
Total Pages : 657 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics written by Lynne E. Ford and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-12 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive reference to the role of women in American politics and government, including biographies, related topics, organizations, primary documents, and significant court cases.

Latinas in American Politics

Author : Sharon A. Navarro
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498533361
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Latinas in American Politics written by Sharon A. Navarro and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenges that women face as political candidates can be compounded by race. In the case of Latinas, stereotypes as well as national media coverage and labeling of “Latino” issues potentially creates an electoral burden for Latina candidates at the local, state, and national level. The intersection of race and gender is complicated and often creates more questions than it answers. How are Latinas elected? Are they served by this complex identity or hindered by it? Latinas in American Politics: Embracing and Changing Political Tradition begins addressing the issues by examining the stereotypes Latinas face while running for political office. More specifically, the perception of voters on ideological standings of Latinas provides insight as to what party Latinas are identified with and how they can use this to their advantage. In addition to establishing the role stereotypes play in the electability of Latinas, the way they use and diffuse these stereotypes via campaigns is examined. The images that Latinas present and how they interact with voters via social media establishes a new dynamic in campaigning and allows for theory building in the area of race, gender, and campaigns. Aside from campaigning, party identification for a Latina creates a different barrier. How do Latinas bridge this? Case studies of prominent Latina officials are examined to understand within which contexts and under what conditions Latinas as candidates and as elected officials will experience intersectionality as advantage and disadvantage. Finally, the examination of Latina congressional members shows whether and how the intersection of gender and ethnicity in descriptive representation contributes uniquely to patterns of substantive representation. Ultimately, this volume demonstrates how the intersection of race and gender creates unique situations for representation and electability of candidates.

Women in Society

Author : Magdalena E. Thorne
Publisher : Nova Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781590339428
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Women in Society written by Magdalena E. Thorne and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The path of women to achieve equal rights has been and remains a deeply uphill climb. The recent Martha Stewart case is a prime example of unfair treatment of women. Here is a women who could lose her business and go to prison for lying. The same act Clinton, Bush and Blair practice on a global scale. If all the Wall Street titans and soliticians went to jail for lying, we would have to build a prison on every street. Women are moving upward in rockets against great resistance. This book presents some of the achievements, risk and challenges women are trying to deal with at the beginning of the 21st century.

The Information Please Girls' Almanac

Author : Margo McLoone
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780395694589
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (945 download)

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Download or read book The Information Please Girls' Almanac written by Margo McLoone and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1995 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives girls information on: Your Body; things you should know, Fashion Flash; What's Hot, What's Not, Ingenious and Influential Women, Record-Setting Sports Special, and Girl Talk; about dating

The 1990s to 2010

Author : Steven Otfinoski
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761446255
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book The 1990s to 2010 written by Steven Otfinoski and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2010-01-30 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about Hispanic America from the 1990s to 2010.

Puerto Rico Self-determination

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puerto Rico Self-determination written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Women and Elective Office

Author : Sue Thomas
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019935166X
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Women and Elective Office written by Sue Thomas and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of Women and Elective Office offers the latest research on women as candidates and officeholders. It provides a comprehensive look at at the history and status of women in elective office, their prospects for the future, and why women in elected office matter to American democracy. It features all-new essays and up-to-the-minute research by leading experts in the field, including the latest political trends and events such as Hillary Rodham Clinton's run for the presidency, women's representation on the state and local level, the diversity of women officeholders' experiences and circumstances, and female judges. Women and Elective Office is an essential guide to understanding the past, present, and future of women in all echelons of government.

The Politics of Race

Author : Theodore Rueter
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315286351
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Race written by Theodore Rueter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the relationship between race and American politics, organised around the institutions and processes of American government. It includes readings by individuals like Bill Clinton, Charles Hamilton, and Carol Swain, across a wide variety of ideological perspectives.

Latinas in the United States, set

Author : Vicki L. Ruiz
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253111692
Total Pages : 909 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (531 download)

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Download or read book Latinas in the United States, set written by Vicki L. Ruiz and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-03 with total page 909 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia records the contribution of women of Latin American birth or heritage to the economic and cultural development of the United States. The encyclopedia, edited by Vicki L. Ruiz and Virginia Sánchez-Korrol, is the first comprehensive gathering of scholarship on Latinas. This encyclopedia will serve as an essential reference for decades to come. In more than 580 entries, the historical and cultural narratives of Latinas come to life. From mestizo settlement, pioneer life, and diasporic communities, the encyclopedia details the contributions of women as settlers, comadres, and landowners, as organizers and nuns. More than 200 scholars explore the experiences of Latinas during and after EuroAmerican colonization and conquest; the early-19th-century migration of Puerto Ricans and Cubans; 20th-century issues of migration, cultural tradition, labor, gender roles, community organization, and politics; and much more. Individual biographical entries profile women who have left their mark on the historical and cultural landscape. With more than 300 photographs, Latinas in the United States offers a mosaic of historical experiences, detailing how Latinas have shaped their own lives, cultures, and communities through mutual assistance and collective action, while confronting the pressures of colonialism, racism, discrimination, sexism, and poverty. "Meant for scholars and general readers, this is a great resource on Latinas and historical topics connected with them." -- curledup.com