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The Unique Culture of Controversial Company Goya Foods

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    Goya Foods is a Hispanic-owned food company that many Latinos and Latinas love. Unfortunately, the company has been dealing with multiple controversial circumstances where their opinion leads to boycotts. For example, when the CEO of Goya Foods, Robert Unanue, praised Donald Trump at an event at the White House in the summer of 2020, some politicians such as U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not appreciate Robert's comments and called for a boycott on the company. The boycott has led to increased sales of the company's products. Through all the backlash of Goya Foods, many Latinos and Latinas would say that, according to Gabrielle Berbey in the podcast Goya In Three Boycotts , "Goya is like a batch of identity." It was said around the 4:56 mark of the podcast. The podcast was created by Gabrielle Berbey and Alejandra Salazar. The date of the podcast is January 22, 2021, and was listened to on January 31, 2021. The findings of Goya being a part of th

2020's Life-changing Events

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 Impact of 2020          The year 2020 has been hard for many, some saying their last goodbyes to their loved ones and others who are unaware about having their last hangouts with people they won't see in months. It was also the year that many celebrities passed away, such people including Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant. With COVID-19, life hasn't been the same in how people interact with others. Social distancing and wearing a mask have played important roles in how people go outside to run errands or see others. Politics have also played a huge role as they have caused a big division between people that believe differently. Some support Donald Trump and others support Joe Biden. Supporters for each presidential candidate point out the flaws in the other candidate and stereotype the other supporters as if they are delusional and supporting the wrong person. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and they shouldn't be shamed for that. Unfortunately, some people resor