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Culture There was a time where dreams came true, and people believed in those who pursued their aspiration. I traveled great distances across this nation for inspiration. I was born a statistic as being a Latin American or what you have symbolized as a Hispanic.
If it was my choice to be in a new tribe, I would never deny what streams through my blood. I am a Latino, Hispanic, Spanish, or a person who just knows a highly proclaimed second language. Yes! Many of us have cross borders to live in the land of the free, but we all know it’s a place of greed. I am too, selfish, for some riches of a wonderful American dream. Since I’m Latin, I must speak Spanish, but that’s not always the case. I know “Hola, como estas?” but when engaged in a conversation I can misinterpret words. No, I don’t know where is the local liquor store is located, and where is the best place for rice and beans. I don’t keep my rice in a soda cracker canteen, and a cup of water behind my door. My life is not all about Salsa, and hot sauce on everything I eat. I hope one day you’ll be able to see the true Latin in me.
evocative piece that speaks from the heart,ah yes,prejudice spikes its ugly head in so many ways. When you say the Latin in me, I tend to take that to mean, know me,my family, my culture,and the person behind the language spoken..