Juan T, 25, Atlanta, GA, Born in Juarez, Mexico I’m a Christian who raps, an artist who has found inspiration for my own life and a way to help others through my music. I think everyone is looking for a refuge, a home. I’ve found mine in the U.S. where I have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Yadira A, 28, St. Petersburg, FL, Born in Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo, Mexico I’m very much on my own in this country — without any family. I originally came to the States with my mom and older sister when I was five. We crossed the Mexican-U.S. border by just walking through. It was a different time. We … Continue reading
Yaneth P, 26, Hobbs, New Mexico, Born in Mexico I was only 40 days old when mom brought me to the States, so America is the only home I know and it’s home to my own children. I still believe I can offer my children a better life in this country, just as my parents … Continue reading
Cristina C, 23, Ontario, CA, Born in Chiapas, Mexico Since my parents had already settled in the U.S., I lived with my aunt for two years until they were able to send for me and make arrangements for my border crossing – alone. Not quite 12, I found a way through, not the first time, … Continue reading
Rosa H, 19, Tulsa, OK, Born in Mexico I was really lucky to attend a high school with a strong tradition of acceptance. Booker T. Washington High was one of the first to be integrated during the civil rights movement. Even though I didn’t have DACA when I graduated in 2014, counselors and teachers were … Continue reading
Italia G, 25, Riverside, CA, Born in Mexico I feel like I’m making a difference in my work at Mi Familia Vota. As a regional coordinator, I act as a community organizer to heighten civic engagement on a multitude of issues. In this election year, I’m focused on registering Latino voters and will help turn … Continue reading
Fernando R (aka Clavillaso), 29, Lynwood, CA, Born in Mexico Only 13, I felt I had to leave home and find work in the U.S. to help my family. After a terrible accident, my mom totally debilitated. My father was a carpenter who didn’t earn much money. My oldest sister seemed to take it on … Continue reading
Teresa C, 24, El Monte, CA, Born in Mexico I was only eight years old when I came to the United States. This is when my life changed forever. I honestly don’t know how it even happened, but after being denied our visas several times, my mom simply decided we were going to come to … Continue reading
Alma G, 28, Petaluma, CA, Born in Mexico City Family is everything to me so I’m fortunate in being surrounded by my parents, siblings, grandmother and uncles. Having such a close family has made me really appreciate my own family, now that I have a seven-year-old son, Jonatan. What worries me is that my parents … Continue reading
I came to the States as a three-month-old baby so this country is the only home I’ve ever known. I currently live with my parents as I continue my education. I have four brothers, three of them were born in the U.S., but I’m the first to go to college in my family. My dream … Continue reading