Hector L, 20, Los Angeles, Born in Mexico I was only four when I was put in the hands of a stranger, a “coyote,” to be brought to the States to join my parents and older sister who were already here. The trip from Guadalajara, Mexico was scary enough once, but it took me two … Continue reading
Maria C, 32, Los Angeles, CA, Born in Nayarit, Mexico My 1,500-mile journey to the U.S., the place I now call home began when I was only four. My father was already living in the States and, after years of painful separation, my parents decided it was best for the family to be together. My … Continue reading
Lukas G, 23, Othello, Washington, Born in Mexico My family was living together in Washington and I had just started college when my father was deported in 2010. My mom called to say he’d been arrested by ICE. I rushed to see him but was not allowed to say good-bye. My mom then had a … Continue reading
“There were so many times when being Undocumented seemed to close every door to achieving an education, pursuing a career, even serving in the military, but I kept finding ways to open these doors.” Oscar V, 29, Ft. Worth, Texas, Born in Mexico A former DREAMer, I have made my own dreams come true despite … Continue reading
“Until DACA, I didn’t have the necessary papers to drive, to work, get an education or establish credit. This was no way to live, not with all the things I wanted to accomplish.” Moises O, 30, Lakeland, FL, Born in Jalisco, Mexico I believe I’m living the American Dream having just opened my own Mexican-American … Continue reading