Deaconess Carmen-Brown

 Carmen- Colon's presentation threw more light on so many aspects Hispanic/Latino culture that we have been discussing throughout. Her story is very similar to Negi's life and this help to clarify a lot of the cultural and social believes in the Latino community. Just like Negi Acrmen suffered identity issues like not accepted by whites and nore the blacks. On the other hand it was hard to believe that Latinos are not considered as non-white. However, it was amazing to know that she is doing everything to keep her Latino Culture and embarrass the American culture.  

It was not surprising that she became a pastor, the relationship bet her mother her father gave her a different view of men in general. She was angry with her culture  and the way men treated women and really did not want anything to do with her people. However, like she said it was like God's purpose for her, what she is doing as a pastor is incredible. She serves as a link between the Latino community and the challenging society as well as a role model to them. Her educational programs are incredible and our group is going to be supporting her with some of the challeges she is facing as far as getting educational material.