I have found a new hero. A documentary photographer hero. Not one of the brave ones who go off to photograph wars or the brave ones who photograph demonstrations or the brave ones who photograph natural disasters. This photographer was brave by going back to the places and people where he grew up and telling their story.

Rucel MartinezJanuary 15, 2015Grace CollegeGordon, Parks, documentary, photographer, photography, hero, LIFE, Fort Scott, Kansas, Mexican, American, United States, stories, braveComment

MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS: RUTH

There is too much to say about Ruth*. She is one of the two most faithful ladies who have come to our ESL classes. Even before I started teaching in the fall of 2012 the class was already meeting in her home. She has always been extremely generous with her house, her time, and her energy.

Documentary, Personal ProjectRucel MartinezJanuary 9, 2015Grace CollegeMexico, Mexican, Immigrant, Immigration, ESL, ENL, Indiana, tamales, cooking, border, crossing, desert, illegal, abuseComment

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