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Article: ¡Cuando tu vas, yo ya vengo: Or, This Ain't Our 1st Rodeo!
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- La Prensa San Diego
- Article date:
- September 18, 2009
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SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH:
My mother, in her New Mexico wisdom, would always have a saying (dicho) that could succinctly describe the human condition. They ranged from "Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres," which means, tell me who your friends are and I can figure you out," to the infamous "Lámpara de la calle, obscuridad de tu casa," meaning your light shines everywhere but at home.
Many in San Diego County believe that the political history of the Hispanic community really started with homemade plywood signs at freeway on-ramps and a big smile. The history and contributions of those that came before and challenged conventional wisdom seeking election and ...