The Frontera (U.S-Mexico) Border: Latinx Realities and American Myths

• In Event: Latina/o/x Criminology Panel 3: Inequalities Confronting Injustice on the Frontera (U.S.-Mexico) Border and a Declaration of a State of Emergency: A Pedagogical Standpoint of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Abstract

Abstract: An examination of the real lived experiences of a Tejano/Chicano/Mestizo professor from the frontera (U.S. Mexico) border, Rio Grande Valley (South Texas). The diaspora of Latinxs’ in America is the demographic story of the 21st century. Today’s anti-immigrant sentiment along with current immigration policy enforcements affects the wellness of Latinx immigrant families their U.S.-born children and entire communities not only along the frontera, but across America. As such, the focus of this presentation is to inform the audience about myths and false perceptions of the frontera and Latinx immigrants.

Authors

• Frank Anthony Rodriguez, North Carolina Central University

• John Rodriguez, University of Texas at Arlington