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| Return to Reggie's web page | Border Justice May 5, 2004 I am always amazed how people can share their life story in public. Mr. Salvador Reza, Director of Macehualli Work Center, contributed something very helpful to the panel discussion. His story begins as a toddler with his parents having crossed the US-Mexican border in search for a better life. He vividly recalls the challenges he and his family faced growing in a country struggling with migratory issues stemming from Mexico. He summarizes his life with triumph over obstacles ultimately culminating to his current position. He is an active leader of his community and Phoenix at large. He highlighted his speech with programs aimed at immigrants. Some programs I thought interesting and invigorating are like the elementary English tutorial class, food and nutrition program, and Domestic Violence shelter. Every immigrant would benefit from any type of English immersion class. It helps adults or children communicate whether they are in education, a workplace, or emergency situation. The Food and Nutrition program, aimed mostly for children, benefits parents as well because healthy children fare well in school and are less likely to get sick. In analysis, an approach where viable solutions like English classes are provided will improve the chances of immigrants to be productive and thus the better overall effect it is on society at large. |
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