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Sandra’s mother is from Puerto Rico and her father is from Haiti. Sandra came to Lawrence, Kansas for her PhD in English Literature. In this interview, she talks about the importance of education, food, and her parents’ experiences in the U.S. Later,…

Greg is from Ghana but lives in Garden City, Kansas. He shares his experiences about living in the U.S. Although he misses food like fufu, he has learned to enjoy Mexican and American food as well: he specifically likes enchiladas and tacos. One…

Hugo grew up in Kansas City and his parents are from Durango, Mexico. In this interview, he talks about his experience with his Latinx identity, his gratitude for his parents, and how he is passionate about storytelling in many different forms.

Martha is from Durango, Mexico and is currently the principal of Dodge City High School. In this interview, she talks about her positive experience in school, the closeness of her family, and the importance of connecting to your community.

Diego grew up in Lawrence, KS. His father is from Bolivia and his mother is from Mexico. In this interview, Diego reflects on the lack of various Latino role models in his life (especially in school), his sexuality, and navigating his Latino…

Sayra is an Afro-Mexican who grew up in Kansas City. She attended diverse schools but connected with her Mexican-American identity most while in high school. In this interview, she addresses her parents, her childhood, and the diversity of the…

Yasmin is from Cairo, Egypt. When she was interviewed in 2021, she was a third-year student at the University of Kansas studying behavorial neuroscience and Spanish. She speaks about her experience as the only Egyptian in school classes, her…