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Dear Somos Primos and Friends:
This month I was the monthly speaker for the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research, SHHAR, a group that I helped co-found thirty years ago. I used to take my grandchildren to heritage events which SHHAR organized or participated in. My grandchildren are now married with their own children. Time certainly passes swiftly, meaningful steps along the way sometimes forgotten.
However, time can gives perspective. My focus has been to seek out our ancestral history with facts and honesty for greater understanding of the present. It has been a slow unfolding, revealing Spain's importance globally. Only recently did I realize the role of the horse in all of it. The more I researched it, the more I saw the role of the Spanish horse in all of it.
You've been hearing about the SPANISH PRESENCE IN AMERICAS ROOTS, SPAR Initiative since the start of the year. Our committee of history activists is moving forward, launching a fund raising program to protect a herd of horses in Madera, California whose DNA is traceable back to the Spanish horses first brought into the Americas in the early 1500s.
Hopefully you will be moved to support this effort financially.
The horses are living proof of our Spanish/Mexican/Latino contributions to the very foundation of the United States. Complete information is found under the Heritage Projects section. I compare the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804-6, with the explorations of our Spanish ancestors from the 1500-1800s, substantiated by a map included under the Early Latino Patriots, El Virreinato de Nueva Espana, and introduce Robin Collins and her great dedication to "her ponies".
May SPAR's spirit peak your interest.
Warmly, Mimi
www.SomosPrimos.com
714-894-8161
UNITED STATES
A Childhood Search for Hispanic Pride by Gilberto Quezada Latinos in Heritage Conservation Be a Partner in Preservation of National Parks, VOTE.
Become a Part of the National Preservation Forum Community The Mayflower Compact – the first Dream Act by Joe Lopez USA - Convention of States Action Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession
Profiles: Dr. Refugio Rochin-Rodriguez
Defending American Shores By Jennifer Vo and John P. Schmal Eligibility Criteria for Deferred Action Programs & Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Dario Fernandez-Morera tilts at the windmill of the Andalusian Myth – and the myth topples by Danusha V. Goska Texas Cemetery Sued Over "Whites Only" Policy by Alexa Ura Memoirs by Daisy Wanda Garcia Lost Photographs of Hitler's Germany Historic Latino Urban Riots by Aaron G. Fountain, Jr.
Shortage of Latino Doctors as Population Grows Ray Starmann, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Retires from the Marine Corps Director Rodrigo García's life echoes across biblical 'Last Days in the Desert'
HERITAGE PROJECTS
The inspiration for the new SPAR initiative, the SPANISH PRESENCE IN AMERICAS ROOTS by Mimi Lozano Heritage Discover Center Director Robin Collins introduces herself HDC LEGACY Fundraiser José Joaquín de Arrillaga Initiative SPAR's Promotion of Stationary and Traveling Exhibitions
HISTORIC TIDBITS
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann True Texas History and More True Texas History Fascinating history of the $1 bill: Who Was Haym Solomon?
HISPANIC LEADERS
Vicente Mendoza, Activist artist: April 6,1947 – May 4, 2016
Dr. Cuitlahuac “CP” Garcia: December 12, 1923 – April 24, 2016 Amin David, Activist, Advocate, community : 1932 - May 21, 2016
LATINO PATRIOTS
Memorial Day always gives my heart a twinge by Eddie Morin Alfonso Gonzales, 96-Year-Old WWII Vet, Becomes USC's Oldest Graduate The purple heart truck SURVIVOR, new magazine, Francisco L. Lovato, Editor Support Needed for Latino Patriots via the Smithsonian Institution by Refugio I. Rochin, Ph.D.
EARLY LATINO PATRIOTS
June Speaking schedule of author, Judge Edward Butler
El Virreinato de Nueva Espana - Biblioteca Militar de Barcelona
Current Policy on Spanish Soldiers from the SAR website:
Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez, San Antonio Chapter, King William Fair
2016
The ‘Other’ European Ally of the Continental Army
Part 2, Concise history of Bernardo de Galvez by Hon. Edward
F. Butler, Sr.
SURNAMES
Naming system in Spain
The Batista Name
DNA
My venture into DNA by Armando Zamarripa
Our DNA is 99.9% the same as the person sitting next to us
FAMILY HISTORY
5 Places to Find Historical Books Online for Free by Kimberly Powell
New FamilySearch Collections Update: May 2, 2016EDUCATION
Great resources here for undocumented students from the College Board
2016 NHBWA Educational Scholarships.
Orange County Department of Education makes surprise visits to announce
the 2017 Outstanding teachers
Americanizing the English Department and its Curriculum - A Latino
Perspective