Nov 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’m happy to announce that the next exhibit for Immigrant Me is scheduled. It’ll exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery, October–December 2020. The gallery is on the campus of Allan Hancock College in Santa María, CA. The gallery director, Laura-Susan Thomas is excited to...
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 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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