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Articles by Jenni Martinez
Jenni Martinez
Making choices, speaking out in Washington, D.C. |...
By Jenni Martinez • November 22, 2013 4:24 pm

On the morning of Nov. 13, I had the choice of sleeping in another hour, because I was still on West Coast time, or getting dressed and going to Pete’s Diner in Washington, D.C.

I decided to get up and get dressed.

Around 7:50 a.m., I was faced with another choice. Only this one required more than just willpower. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) had just walked in and ordered his breakfast. I was faced with a choice. To speak or not to speak?

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Why it is important to honor Mexican Independence Day | Teen Talk
Why it is important to honor Mexican Independence...
By Jenni Martinez • September 30, 2013 5:43 pm

It is important to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16, because it brings to light the power of the struggle of people to hold on to what is theirs. We think that May 5 is the day to honor Mexican heritage, but that is not. As a Latina and a teen, I want people to realize the struggle for independence and honor the true date.

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