So, Why are we here?
"I am here because we need to strive for a difference" Brian Quezada: My name is Brian Quezada, I am 18 years old and I come from a Dominican background. I was born and raised in New York City, Uptown Manhattan to be exact. The neighborhood I live in is dominantly Hispanic so I get to experience the struggles that some Hispanics go through. Seeing this, it made me grow up always supporting all Latino countries since I believe that we are all one..
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"I am here because Change is Inevitable" Magdalena Oropeza: My name is Magdalena Oropeza, I am 18 years old and I would consider myself to be a Mexican New Yorker. Growing up I lived in a typical Mexican home, hearing wonderful stories of my native land from my mother. As I got older the stories died down and my mother no longer talked about Mexico the same way, but I never really understood why...
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"i am here because I believe in fighting for equality" Michelle Sencion: Hello, my name is Michelle Sencion, I am 18 years old and a New York City native. My background is soley Hispanic as my family is from a small island country called the Dominican Republic. Growing up in the city can be a very culturally rich experience as a child. I remember the many trips me and my mother took to visit my great- grandmother in Brooklyn. Those were my first glimpses into a completely different culture...
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