Staying Proud of Your Roots in a Country That Wants You Out

For as long as I can remember, one of the most defining aspects of my identity has been my Hispanic ethnicity. I carry it with me every day. Despite living in a country that looks down on being the daughter of immigrants, it has pushed me to keep my head held high.

It is no secret that the current state of our nation does not hold respect for those who were not “meant to be here.” Specifically, Hispanic or Latin immigrants are currently viewed as subhuman and animalistic in much of the public eye, particularly fueled by the dangerous and hate-filled rhetoric spoken by our government administration.

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