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KRCC and A Music Company Inc. present
Mose Allison
KRCC presents an evening with
NPR's Scott Simon
In this second installment of our 5-week series New Voices (more info below), which we’ll continue to run on Wednesdays over the next 3 weeks, we’ll hear Marina’s very personal story about drug violence in her home town of Durango, Mexico.
Click on the player below to stream it or you can download it by right clicking on Marina Bounced
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New Voices (You can listen to the first installment HERE) came about this past Spring when The Big Something recorded personal essays by a group of students, many of whom, though not all, are immigrants learning English as a second language. Others are adults studying for their GED while working full-time jobs.
Their teacher, Sue Spengler, writes:
Teaching adults is beyond rewarding; I feel as if I am teaching two generations at once, because I know that whatever they learn, they will then be able to pass on to their children. My students inspire me every day with their persistence, determination, and often humor in the midst of it all. I repeatedly profess to them that EVERYONE has a story to tell, and that theirs are just as important as anybody elses.
Although they may be reading at the middle school level, many of my students are second language learners whose speaking and writing skills are still developing. So I have them talk and write about their lives. Thanks to KRCC, they now have a chance to tell them. I am so proud of their courage.
If you’d like to learn more about the students in Sue Spengler’s class, you can read their blogs at unity-2008.blogspot.com, and at writersofthefuture.blogspot.com.
(As it were, folks, if you’ve been enjoying The Big Something since it began in June, right now would be a great time to renew, join for the first time or give a little something extra to KRCC online. Thanks! thebigsomething@krcc.org)
Hi this is sergio that story is very touching and heartfelt
Comment by Sergio — October 9, 2009 @ 8:34 am
I first of all, let me say I’m sorry for your loss. That is a horrible thing that happen to your brother in law. Huh even his own cousins I guess family means nothing any more. How can you do that to your own blood,I’ve seen family fight before, but that taking it to far. But you know what they say jealousy and hatred are two monsters not easily slayed. But great job reading the story.
Again my sympathy to your family.
Comment by Virgil — October 9, 2009 @ 8:50 am
Dear Marina,
I heard your story; it’s very sad. I can identify with your story because I lived a similar situation.I also agree what you say about the police in Mexico, and I’m very glad too to be here in USA. I hope your family finds the cure for the feelings of a lost family member. Keep going and thank you for sharing your story with us.
Comment by Maria Elena — October 9, 2009 @ 8:52 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. But you did great reading your story.
Comment by patrick — October 9, 2009 @ 8:56 am
When I listened to this story I couldn’t believe my ears.
I listened repeatedly.Like a movie story, but it is real.
Lots of criminal overflowing world…Whose fault?
Shame on us…Everyone can make it better place…
What should I do? I ‘m thinking…This Marina’s story challenges
me and encourages,too at the same time…
Comment by Eenyoung — October 9, 2009 @ 11:32 am
First of all, I want to say I’m so sorry for your family. I hope someday the police in your country will learn from your case, and do better in their job. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Comment by Satanan — October 16, 2009 @ 9:07 am
Sometimes life put you in strange pats.but why learn like that,with rocks on are way.
Comment by haida — October 16, 2009 @ 9:17 am
Marina, thank you for taking time to compose and share your story. Despite your tragedy, I hear in your voice so much desire for what is good.
Comment by Lee — October 17, 2009 @ 6:03 am
Marina,
I have just heard your terrible story and was very moved by it. What a tragedy – how many tragedies – are unfolding in Mexico every day. It is not difficult to understand why you should seek some tranquility in another country. My congratulations to you in writing your story in English. I only wish I could speak Spanish half as well as you manage in English!Keep reading, keep learning and best wishes,
Hector Clark.
Comment by Hector Clark — October 17, 2009 @ 9:12 am
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