Five Generations in Aztlan
In the 1800’s my Great Grandfather & Great Grandmother met in Xucshon, Aztlan (Tucson,AZ). He was from Ures, Sonora and she was from Hermosillo, Sonora. My Grandmother was born on what is now known as the San Xavier Reservation on March 3rd, 1912. This was about 2 weeks after Arizona became a state. My Grandmother, or Nana Carmen as we called her, was the youngest of her siblings. Nana Carmen’s family left the reservation and settled in what is now called the City of South Tucson. This is where my Mother and her sisters were born. They all lived in a house along with their cousins.
I was, also, born in Xucshon and as a kid I remember Tohono O’Odam Pow Wow’s, Yaqui Easter Fariseos, and Mexican Dia de La Virgen Celebrations. I remember jabbing at the fruit on the tops of the Sahuaro cactus to make jam, and I remember turning the corn grinder when it was time to make tamales. I have memories of all the bad things that happen in the barrios, but there are others that write volumes on that side of life.
My children were born here and my grandchild will be born here. My niece had a baby boy 2 years ago here in Xucshon. So I guess my point is…
We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us!
AZTLAN is a myth that you and people like you have invented to justify your illegal presence in America.
Comment by Mike — December8, 2007 @ 7:20 am
AMERICA is a myth that you and people like you have invented to justify YOUR illegal presence in AZTLAN!!!
I just wrote about my families presence here since before Arizona was a state and you dare to call me illegal. People like you claim to only be against “illegal immigration” but your comment shows that you are against all people of Mexican Descent. I was born here, my Mother was born here and my Grandmother was born here. Accept it or go back to Europe. I really don’t care.
Comment by tzotziyolotl — December8, 2007 @ 6:52 pm