By Bernardino Guerrero, Jr. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th thru October 15th, we should take a moment to contemplate this year’s theme. Diversity, Integrity and Honor: A renewed hope of America. Truer words have not been spoken. Since the 16th century, Hispanics have been a part of the fabric that has shaped our great nation. They have brought diversity to our... 

Patrica Gracia is truly an inspiration. She grew up in Peru and migrated to the United States by crossing the Mexican Border from Tijuana. “I was drawn to the bright San Diego lights,” stated Gracia. “I told myself that someday I would sit center of that energy and draw on it to create my success and the future of others.” At age 18, alone and full of goals and dreams, the... 

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By Joel Garcia I remember waking up early on weekends and summer break, working in the fields in the futile crescent area of Northern California with my mother, father, sister and brothers. I despised this early morning routine and remember saying to myself, “I never do these kinds of jobs when I grow up!” My parents who would often say to us, “If you don’t get your education, you will be doing...