My Heritage Heroes and My Hispanic Roots
Luis Lujan, Roswell Independent School District senior, reflects on universal origins from Africa to the Americas and Hispanic heritage as daily practice. He honors Jose Antonio Lujan, César Chavez, Sylvia Rivera, and Star, linking family memory to social change and activism across migrant labor, LGBT rights, and homeless youth support. He invites readers to celebrate heritage year round.
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Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
North
South America
Spain
Mexico
Jose Antonio Lujan
Texas
Grandpa José
Grandpa
César Chavez
Gay Activist Alliance
GAA
New York City
New York
City Hall
STAR
Luis Lujan
Roswell Independent School District
Guest Editorial on Kaepernick kneeling protests
The piece argues that Colin Kaepernick joins a historical line of athletes who politicize their platform, citing John Carlos, Tommie Smith, and Muhammad Ali. It defends protest as a means to challenge institutional racism and police disparities, noting Obama supports broad discussion while acknowledging varied reactions among groups and fans.
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Colin Kaepernick
John Carlos
Tommie Smith
Muhammad Ali
Kaepernick
Ali
Denver Broncos
NFL
America
Barack Obama
Obama
Letters Highlight District Problems and POW Remembrance
A Roswell reader criticizes RISD for adding background check fees and forcing decadeslong staff into unneeded risk, then shifts to praise for POW MIA recognition. The letter lists district issues such as teacher shortages, low scores, absenteeism, and facility aging, and ends by critiquing Jehovahs Witnesses and Watch Tower critics while urging readers to understand their beliefs.
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Risd School Board
Nicole Austin
ADR
Roswell Daily Record Seeks Letters to the Editor Policy
The Roswell Daily Record invites letters from readers with real name and city, including a contact phone for verification. Submissions should be under 250 words, not exceed 400 with possible edits, and must be legible. Anonymous or unverified letters may be rejected.
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Ullman
Jullian
Abalos
Roswell Daily Record
Watchtower
William Dave Roswell
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RDR
Tom McDonald
McDonald
Tmcdonald
Rdrnews. Com
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