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Daniel Reyes
I would like to begin by introducing the two people who gave me my origins, Rosario and Eufracio Reyes, my parents. They have been an inspiration to me my whole life. My parents come from very humble beginnings. They did not speak English when they came to this...
Arianna Jones
My story begins when I was only 3 years old. My mom moved my sister and me away from an unsupportive family in Massachusetts to live in Austin. We had no contacts, no money, and no place to live. My mom was so strong! After moving between shelters and housing...
Thelma Martinez
I first moved to Austin from Mexico with my parents and my younger sister when I was in first grade. The four of us and eventually my brother too, shared one room of my aunt’s house for three years, until we could finally afford our own place nearby. Up until that...
Alicia Flores
Ten years ago, I didn’t even believe I’d make it to college, much less be up here receiving this award. It was really rough growing up, just trying to make ends meet. I am the youngest of four sisters, so I relied a lot on my sisters. Both of my parents were unstable...