Your Story

Personal stories of identity, discrimination, and courage from our community. Every voice matters.

Your Story: Stacey Nishijima Ferguson

February 17, 2021

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"I am a proud 4th generation Japanese American, also known as “Yonsei” in our community. My great-grandparents were 1st generation Issei and my grandmother 2nd generation Nisei.  My family’s ex...

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Your Story: Chantelle Limón

February 5, 2021

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“I was born and raised a proud American. At an early age, I learned that my grandparents immigrated here from Mexico in the 1950s in pursuit of life, liberty, and opportunity for their family. I remem...

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Your Story: Felipe Sanchez

February 5, 2021

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“When meeting new people, they usually do not ask me where I am from. The question that I do get asked is what part of Mexico am I from. They seem to assume that I am not from the United States and th...

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