Posted on Aug 10, 2024
'We Were Illegal' uses family stories to challenge the myths of Texas
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Author Jessica Goudeau has deep roots in Texas. But while looking at her family's history she discovered how it intersected and reflected the state's brutal and often racist past. Goudeau tells six of her ancestors' stories in "We Were Illegal: Uncovering a Texas Family's Mythmaking and Migration" and joins host Deepa Fernandes to talk about the book. LTC Eugene Chu Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Maj Kim Patterson Maj (Join to see) Capt Walter Miller Capt Dwayne Conyers CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana MSgt Steve Sweeney MSG Stan Hutchison MSgt Michael Bischoff MSgt Neil Greenfield MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy SSgt Richard Kensinger SFC Jo Ann Klawitter 1SG (Join to see) PO1 Tony Holland SSG Robert Mark Odom PO1 Brian Austin SGT Charlie Lee SP5 Dennis Loberger
'We Were Illegal' uses family stories to challenge the myths of Texas
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Thanks for the excellent article. No doubt the book is good also> A did not know the word "Tejano". Now I know the context:
"Anglos migrated illegally into Texas, which was then part of Mexico, in greater and greater numbers and gradually drove the tejanos (native Texans of Mexican descent) from their lands, committing all manner of atrocities against them."
"Anglos migrated illegally into Texas, which was then part of Mexico, in greater and greater numbers and gradually drove the tejanos (native Texans of Mexican descent) from their lands, committing all manner of atrocities against them."
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Myths must be ripped open to reveal the truths. Tulsi or Holy Basil in Hindu mythology is sacred because it is the earthly manifestation of a goddess who is the Avatar of Lakshmi Mata (mother), and Mata Lakshmi was the consort of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. How complicated?
It is easier to say the Tulsi is holy, since it is the representation of Ma'a Lakshmi, and Lakshmi Mata brings wealth to the family. Every year, once a year, Hindus buy gold, silver, and other metals to celebrate the wealth showered on them by Lakshmi Mata.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel, Lt Col Charlie Brown, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D., LTC Eric Udouj, COL Mikel J. Burroughs, MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy, SGM Bill Frazer, SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
It is easier to say the Tulsi is holy, since it is the representation of Ma'a Lakshmi, and Lakshmi Mata brings wealth to the family. Every year, once a year, Hindus buy gold, silver, and other metals to celebrate the wealth showered on them by Lakshmi Mata.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel, Lt Col Charlie Brown, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D., LTC Eric Udouj, COL Mikel J. Burroughs, MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy, SGM Bill Frazer, SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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