Tag: Brazil
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Poverty Doesn’t Equal Culture
So many World Cup tourists will rent out homes in Rio’s slums hoping to save money and acquire an artificial adventure. I appreciate that people want to immerse themselves in Brazilian culture, but I’m not sure that poverty equals culture. This CNN article mentions how various slums are still not clear of drug lords, gangs,…
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Hoping in the DREAM Act – More than a Thesis or Chore
The movement behind the DREAM Act gives many young people hope that one day they will have a chance to come out of the shadows. They hope to contribute to American society as well as receive the full freedom that comes with being a citizen. Because my parents are immigrants themselves and so many of…