The thing I’m most proud of is the flexibility of resiliency...
Community
I feel proud of being able to adapt to the changes...
What am I proud of…
Though the “where” and “how” looked different, the “why” remained the same.
Sustenance
I am grateful to have the privilege of being able to speak and not to not have forgotten my Mam language. I am from Guatemala...
My Story
3 The Great Harlingen Migration, for which Blas Ventura was a prominent and important figure, will never be documented in any history textbook. But those who came to the Bay Area, because of Blas Ventura’s efforts, and prospered in their new lives, owe him much and should remember Blas Ventura fondly and keep him in their hearts.
The Architect of the Great Harlingen Migration
My father is from Compton and my mother is from Watts, California. My family roots are deeply rooted in Los Angeles and Los Angeles is where I call home.
The Viramontes and Jaquez Story
...she was finally presented with the diploma she earned decades ago.
A Family Affair
Another part of my life, my formative years shaped, was my pursuit of long-distance running. I began running cross-country and track my freshman year of high school.
The Mountains are Calling
Women are sacred and must be honored and respected by men; be it her husband, boyfriend, lover, friend, relative, neighbor, stranger, etc.
We’re Winning Battles
2 Traumas in our life as a child can really impact us as adults and many people don’t talk about it because they don’t know how or what reactions other people will have to their stories in life.