Our trip to the MSU museum was an insightful look into the success and accomplishments of Latino/Latina Americans. It was incredibly interesting reading the diversity of each selected individuals history; such as their journey to America and their path to success. However, as I was reading their message boards I found myself paying closer attention to the direct quotes of each individual. Within their quotes I was able to connect to each person, and see how each classified themselves (American or Latino), as well as who they attribute their accomplishments to. In addition to their life stories and direct quotes, there was a picture displayed of each individuals. These caught my eye because many of them did not fulfill the "stereotypical" picture I would have envisioned. The female basketball players picture first gave me a glimpse into her life as a basketball player intertwined with being a mother and a woman. I would have typically pictured her displayed with a basketball in her uniform and on a basketball court. However, she was pictured, yes with a basketball, but also sitting on what appeared to be a living room floor reading.
Along with the exhibit on Latino Achievements our class was given the opportunity to view pictures taken from insider children. A group of children from Africa were handed cameras and instructed to take pictures of whats important to them. The majority of portraits displayed consisted of family member, animals that provide food, and friends. I believe that these pictures represented the parallel between children around the world. Although each child comes from a diverse background, their appreciation for family, friends, and altogether happiness remains the same. These insider children, fairly young, between the ages of 6 and 12 were able to acknowledge the importance and value in their relationships and necessities.
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