Contemporary Literacy
Hello, my name is Destiny Portillo! I am currently a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice B.S. here at NJCU. Similar to my major I am a big fan of criminal television shows and books which gave me the inspiration to have steered in the direction I have taken. Also since I grew up around family members who were part of the law enforcement field; my passion to help and protect others is never-ending. Although I am majoring in Criminal Justice, I love to write! I have always found joy in attending English classes and I owe it all to the teachers whom I encountered growing up and my parents as well! This is why upon scheduling classes I decided to take on Contemporary Literacies to explore the values and genres of literacy. During my early years of life, I grew up in a household where both English and Spanish were spoken. My parents encouraged me to practice my native tongue (English) and their native tongue (Spanish). So when it came to reading and writing, both my Mother