A few years ago in 2009 when Steve Parks was editor, Reflections came out with a special issue entitled Democracia, ¿pero para quien?, Democracy, but for whom?. Many scholars and teachers were inspired to use a number of articles in future research projects. That issue offered much needed research, voices, and hope for Latin@s, especially those with a focus in community engagement and social justice. However, much has transpired with Latin@s since 2009 that jeopardizes the progress of Latin@ issues of education, literacy, immigration, and social justice. This is particularly true in Arizona with the subsequent HB 2281 that threatened culturally relevant ethnic studies programs. A few years before, Proposition 209 dismantled bilingual education.
A Journal of Community-Engaged Writing and Rhetoric