Category Archives: hate

The Graduate by Joseph and Carlos Najera

Posted on December 12, 2017 by jedwardnajera

I made it. I graduated from Oxnard High, Class of 1927. It was a proud moment for my mama. She couldn’t stop crying. I didn’t think it was such a big deal, but looking back, the teachers thought I was … Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice by Carlos Najera

Posted on September 28, 2017 by jedwardnajera

   We moved into a town in the early 1900’s where the people, the adults and kids my age had a bad word for anyone who was not them. There was a bad word for every one in the melting … Continue reading →

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A Remembrance of Eugene Martinez by Jose Eduardo Najera de Ledesma

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jedwardnajera

I remember November And the day, and the cold fog clinging to my cheeks. It was the day the black cars were waiting With their headlights glowing, The day the people were treading slowly From the white and silent chapel. … Continue reading →

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