Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
“You’re no longer Mexican; you are pocho,” asserted Antonio in Spanish. He was a family friend who had also recently immigrated. Antonio had asked me if I was learning English. Proudly, I said yes, and added that I knew my numbers up to 100, colors,...
Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
At first, America was a puzzle. I had to figure it out and find a way to fit myself into it. The pieces were made up of various aspects of life: language, customs, friendships. Because I spoke no words in English, I could not grasp where to start. So, at school, I...
Aug 12, 2019 | Immigrant Stories
Life In MexicoI thought I’d start with full disclosure about myself, given that I’m featuring immigrants. I was born in Mexico. My family and I, left Totatiche, Jalisco, in 1974 when I was five. We crossed the border at Tijuana, in late February. Two days later, we...
Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
This coming Monday, I’ll share the story of my life in Mexico and how I crossed into the US, illegally.
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