Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War

Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War — page 3
no dogs or Mexicans store Señor Sáenz was not happy that his son José de la Luz had been in a fight again but he understood his frustration He too was not always treated with respect Luz’s abuela had come to the United States more than twenty-five years ago Luz and his brothers and sisters were born here The family was as American as the kids who tormented him Luz knew that people of Mexican origin worked hard just like everyone else They worked in offices in schools in the fields on railroad tracks and in mines But many people in Texas where Luz was born mistreated them Tejano children were forced to attend separate and inferior schools Businesses had signs that said no mexicans allowed Luz I don’t want you to fight said his father but don’t let anyone make you feel ashamed You should always be proud of who you are mijo