CHAPTER 11
El Círculo: Inclusiveness Across Generations
THE LATINO BIENVENIDO SPIRIT is reflected in the way the culture embraces the circle of life, from the promise of youth to the wisdom of age. Unlike societies in which people retire, Latinos honor their elders, who continue contributing. As a silver-haired octogenarian, when I am asked if I am going to retire, I assert, “No, no! I am just getting started. You ain’t seen nothing yet!” I plan to follow in the footsteps of the social justice trail blazer activist Dolores Huerta, who is going strong in her nineties!
Just as mis padres sacrificed so their children could have a better life, Latinos have an unshakeable commitment to educating, supporting, and including younger generations. We ...
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