Category: Uncertainty

Abel B, 21, Phoenix, AZ, Born in Mexico City I know what it’s like to put myself at risk, to fight for something to improve my life and the lives of thousands of others, against overwhelming odds, and win. I was one o ...

Jason H, 22, Long Beach, CA, Born in Mexico I've begun my degree in environmental engineering as I get on-the-job training at the L.A. County Sanitation District, where I’ve been employed for the past three years. It’ ...

Dan V, 26, Seattle, WA, Born in Mexico I’m just starting my career and believe that if I work hard, I’ll be successful. Now I put in 10-hour days in sales and marketing for an international car rental company. I have ...

Luis R, 28, Santa Ana, CA, Born in Celeya, Mexico When I came to the States with my brother, I was only 12. At that time, I had only one desire – to reunite with my parents who were already living here. I flew to Tiju ...

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. ...

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 i ...

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 visa ...

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 m ...

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., ...