What did I learn? (Week 4)

Although I wish I could have had a more emotion provoking project that portrayed the difficult and demeaning lives of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders during 50s-90s time frame; I will give myself credit for discovering a vital part of a civil rights movement within Corpus Christi. I never knew about Lee Elliff, or Rachel Sanchez who are heroines to the LGBT community, and I feel ashamed because these people fought for where the LGBT community is today and at the very least they should be acknowledged for presenting ideas that were considered radical at the time and probably ruined their reputations.

For my first choice I decided to observe "The Art Center" by Lizzy Garcia. Her topic impacts Corpus Christi similarly in a way that mine does by touching on the social attitudes of society. She explains how the art center brings cultural enrichment to Corpus Christi (which I agree with). I enjoyed hers because like mine it was interesting to see a community establish and develop individually within Corpus yet still consequently affect Corpus Christi.

Lastly I viewed Esmeralda's exhibit board, about Water St. I learned that it has a social impact on Corpus Christi by providing a place to enjoy your night at social gatherings and encompassing many defining areas that are part of downtown. Water St is really just the little life that Corpus has in it, and without it Corpus would just be a dead honestly, and that is exactly what I indirectly learned from Esmeralda.

Historical marker #3 - Corpus Christi Fire Department

I chose the Corpus Christi Fire Department historical marker because it is interesting to learn about the local heros in our community! I really admire those people that put their life on the line for other people!! 

Historical Marker #2 - Dr.Hector P.Garcia

This photo looks so weird, and its hard taking a selfie with people watching you...

Dr.Hector P. Garcia kind of like a role model to me because I am a very big advocate for civil rights and he plays a key role in the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement. I think I could really learn from people like him, but Its not about me its about him. THANK YOU DR.HECTOR P. GARCIA, many of us would not be here without you!!

Putting it all together (Week three)

*Week 1 (May 12-16) is titled library visit #1
  Week 2 (May 19-23) is titled library visit #3
(I never blogged my library visit #2, whoops! It was similar to visit #3 though..)

 Now that I have all my information it's time to cut and paste it into my exhibit board!!! Yay!!! No just kidding this actually the most tedious part, cutting, pasting, etc. I'd rather be back in the library reading, that is what I really enjoyed!! I've come a long way with this project (3 weeks actually so not that long..) and I have truly been shocked about what information I have been presented with.. I just wish Friday was not beach day, I could use an extra day to cut and paste.. Anyways I'm glad I was given the opportunity to participate in this project and I hope that my journey does not end here, and that I continue to find information out about the LGBT community.

  I cannot wait to see what other people create for their projects!!!

Library visit #3 (Week two)

I have no idea what this photo is describing, the article did not mention anything related to it. Although from the picture there is a general understanding that gays were not wanted in certain jobs.

 

This photo represents a series that was issued for a week only from July 13th to July 20th 1975, it isn't clear how the series began or why it ended but from my conclusions it was probably an informative or exploratory type series. The series attempts to analyze the gay community within Corpus Christi and seems to point out that it is distinct from that of the heterosexual lives. My opinion is although it is a triumph within the gay community to have its own series, the articles within the series are odd, it is as if they kind of section homosexuals off which is not what we are trying to achieve presently, we are trying to achieve equality. However, I personally enjoyed reading the articles, it gives the reader a sense of the attitudes towards homosexuality in the mid 70s.

Good news!

So quick update there is information regarding my topic at the library, and the history of the LGBT community goes back to the 1970s!! So I am hoping my second visit I leave with some photo copies of newspaper clippings!!

Library Visit #1 (Week one)

   After visiting the library I left empty handed but I am still going to get an email from the librarians who said they would get back to me about my topic. While I was there I focused on finding information about two gay bars, one called "Ubu", and "The Hidden Door & The Loft", both places contain rich history for my topic. I was actually informed that "Ubu" had been picketed when it was established in the 80s!! That was exciting (exciting in the sense that it was part of my topic, but it is not actually exciting to know the discrimination took place) information, and I hope when the librarians email me so I get to see that story plus more stories! I am also attending an event that could be geared towards my project as well!!!