“It was difficult making friends. If kids spoke Italian then me and my sister could talk to them, but if they didn’t then we couldn’t communicate...
“I think our president is using Mexico and his hate for Mexican immigrants as a way to polarize our country for his benefit. He’s bringing out...
“I love my heritage and I appreciate how involved my parents got me. Culture is like an embedded ‘cool’ you are born with. I am so...
“Everyone deserves a chance to rise above the circumstances they were born into and that is what the United States represents.” Queens, NY Now more than...
“When growing up, I felt like we always connected with the Irish. Everything I did even though I was here, was staying true to my heritage.”...
“I will never truly be viewed as an American because I am Hispanic. I will still be viewed as an immigrant” New Jersey I am a...
“It’s easy to fall into the trap of viewing immigration as a bunch of numbers. But behind every number is an individual, a person with their...
“Being apart of this culture, I get to share with my friends the different things my country has to offer such as my colorful traditions.” Long...
“The reason why immigrants come to America is for a chance. They want to make their life better and help their loved ones back home but...
“Why should they be able to have an advantage in life, rather than me and my family who achieved the American dream legally and correctly?” Queens,...