Elizabeth_Espinosa's Blog

First of all...I'm a little bit intimidated here. Normally I have no problem writing to Elizabeth, but she's got this title of "Woman Of The Year" now. I mean, that's big time. I'll be honest, I've won the "Man Of The Year" award often, but only in my own mind, where I'm a legend.

First off, congratulations E. To win a prestigious award is tremendous.

Secondly, I don't have a problem with students who march because it's a cause that they're knowledgeable about and truly believe in. But to walk out of school just to get out of school is stupid. Voting is a good way to make your voice heard and perhaps writing to these "leaders" will help them realize that things need to be changed.

I’m so happy for you on getting such an amazing award. It’s something to be proud of. I’m just wondering if you’re going to put it on a necklace and carry it around you 24/7. Show it off to anyone who doesn't know that your "women of the year". I would. J/k.

I don't think it isn't cool for kids to be skipping school to go out and march. I feel this way for many reasons. One being that 1/2 of them is doing it to just skip school. I also think it's dangerous. They could be attack, ran over by a car, or even kidnapped and raped. Who knows? I also think if they really want to help, they could use the time they would have wasted on marching in creating posters, writing letters, passing out flyers. Anything to catch the attention of people that don't know what's going on. They need to show them why it's important they get involved.

I guess the biggest thing that I ever received was my degree in science in the field of computer aided design and drafting. That was pretty cool, plus I received it at the same place that Sebastian Bach just did the production of Jesus Christ superstar. Sebastian is one of my favorite singers.

As for people that I’m thankful for???? Not many there. I hate allot of people. J/k. well of course my cousin Jr. He’s the best. My lil sisters bean and Isa. my older sister bannana. and my two oldest sisters doorbell and Marissa. My mom and dad, ogie, Nina, Mimi, Julian. and of course my good friends Eileen, Ericka, Vicky, sal, dayana (aka changa, bloodstain Dana, my lil babushka),margy, and of course a extra big thanks to Sabrina (aka chippy, chippa,

First of all, congratulations on your award.
As a mom of two teenage girls, 16 & 15, I was so proud to learn that neither of them walked out the first time. At that time we didn't even know about the plan to do so. The second time, both my girls not only refused to follow the others, but tried to talk them out of it. See, I explained to my daughters, that there are good legal ways to express yourself that dont require you to break any school rules or state laws, like walking aout of your school does. Not only do these kids break the rules at school for being TRUANT, and DEFIENT towards teachers and principals-they are also breaking state laws that REQUIRE students to be IN school along with others I'm not even aware of. Oh please don't give me that excuse "it's for my cause". Their "cause" as young students should be GETTING AN EDUCATION, RESPECTING THEIR TEACHERS, POLICE OFFICERS, OBEYING THEIR PARENTS, PLANNING FOR THEIR FUTURE... not marching around BREAKING THE LAW AND BENDING SCHOOL RULES TO FIT THEIR ISSUES. If they REALLY want to help, then become an educated, law abiding citizen and teach others to do the same so that they wont have to suffer like those before them. But I suppose I'm the minority because I want young kids to be EDUCATED, RESPECTFUL, GOOD LAWABING MEMBERS of society that will lift this country up and make it the ideal place to live, instead of one of the WORST STATES IN EDUCATION- if not the worst- I haven't checked lately. Another thing, how can these kids learn the honor and true pride that comes along with being a LAWABIDING citizen, when their

Hola Chica!
What an honor, Woman of the year!!! That's totally awesome. Congratulations. Keep on setting a good example for all our young girls.
Hey, with that title, you can get away with a lot this year. Whatever the situation, just use the title: "Hey, I'm the woman of the year!" :-)
Gina

first of all congrads on your award, i think your truelly awesome

as for the students walking out , im ok with it if there truelly walking out for a cause , the ones from my daughters school just walked out to hang out with friends . they should be in class getting an education , this whole thing became a race issue and i think thats total crap , im tired of people saying its a race thing and we hate white people , what is that about? if we yell racism it is never heard ,and wene my daughter walked out for a cause she belived in i ended up with her in juvinille court and she got a fine and community service and that is TOTAL CRAP , there is racism for sure AND ITS COMEING FROM EVERY RACE , i get attitude because im white , when i like everyone no matter what color they are people should not yell racism , exspeacially wene its spewing out of there mouths also , THIS IS A VERY SAD PATHETIC WORLD , ....DEBBIE

Hi Elizabeth, I want to cogratulate you again on your award that you so deserve. It's Latinas like you that help us overcome the negative picture of Latinos that is presented far to often in this day and age. I work at a high school in a community that is primarily caucasion. The families are wealthy except for the latino community. This year the students did not show any sign of walking out. Last year during the marches I told the students that by walking the streets around this particular community, the results would not be favorable to them because of the racism that exists there. Staying in school to better their education shows more strength than walikng out. By gaining a better education the resistencse against racism can be a more positive one. Thank you for your time.

Drop the Race Card! Americans don't care if your brown, black, white, or whatever. We want your thoughts and ideas on paper. We'll judge them on their own merits, not race or gender. Thanks.

I agree with you dasvics!

Our youth should not be walking out of school to protest, pero it is important that they be involved in the situation. Teenagers approaching their congressman or woman is the best way to go porque they will see how this is effecting our youth and how they are wiling to take a stand for what they believe in.

Education is our best weapon of defense just as a T-shirt I have reads "The Most Dangerous Weapon Is An Educated Chicano" Studenst walk out because the administrators lets them. They can really prevent it if they wanted to. Just as the Principal did here by telling students, if they waited till after school administrators would walk with them. It's that easy.

Born and raised here in the City of Angels (Los Angeles). Miss Espinosa's Mexican and Salvadoran heritage gives her an uncanny ability to appreciate diversity in all areas of life. She is very involved with the community, and believes in the sage words of Mahatma Ghandi..."Be the change you wish to see in the world".

Uncanny ability? How so? You're an American?

Elizabeth,

First let me start by congratulating you on your achievements. As an aspiring journalist and Hispanic American I take a lot of pride watching Hispanic journalist such as yourself and Christina Gonzalez report on various stories and investigations. It also makes me happy to see that you ladies are being recognized for the great work that you do. As far as my thoughts on the walk outs and rallies, I want to stress that I am all for the marches and political rallies that will help benefit our relatives who still live and work hard here in America. I also support those individuals who decided to march out of school during the May rallies; age has nothing to do about standing up for what you truly believe in.

My only gripe, comes from the stations decision to air footage with students who most fit the stereotypical broken English Latino who clearly has no idea why they are walking out. I am well aware that many students might be interviewed and of the dozen or so that are looked at, it seems to never fail that the most illiterate of the bunch is the one that gets air time. While those who can actually speak clearly and form cohesive sentences and thoughts are discarded for the more viable kid who says things like " Well, Umm, like I know dat my parents had tolded me not to be of the ditching, but like I dided it for dems, so dat like my parents won't have to be all scarreded anymores".

I mean come ON!! Things of this nature only work to promote the ideal that Hispanic kids are not competent or even remotely intelligent and have horrible command of the Eng