Feeling the deep stares I was sinking …show more content…
into a pit where I did not want to escape. Being picked on because I was Hispanic hurts. I was starting to hate my ethnicity it has caused a lot of stress in my life. “ Why is an immigrant in our class, Don't you know Spanish already” why are you in this class?
At a certain point, I had enough. I was not welcomed, wasn't love. This toxicity has left me bitter and I dread coming to class for another day of feeling hated. What kept me going was Spanish knowing a second language is a blessing and I should be grateful for it. I showed my gift in participating in class and knowing my value, but that's when hatred started to grow even more. “ Stop showing off you already know Spanish? Big deal just leaves to your country “ they said. I believe that problem is that certain human beings that racism is actively calling someone anything, but you can think it and you can see yourself as superior and really ...Racism is being aware that individuals are part of a structure and not doing anything about. The human race is powerful all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God. Realizing that God made me different I was optimistic about it. However, what made me think is that certain individuals are not as “educate” only because I look a certain way does not mean I was born there. I'm a proud American citizen, but in heart and mind, I'm honored to be Hispanic that will never change.
Besides, being bashed for being me not only is it an advantage to be bilingual in the work setting but knowing another language cognitively is beneficial. And one thing to point out is that if we’re speaking our native language, it doesn’t mean we’re talking bad about you. Chances are, one language can better express a feeling
over another. You have to develop the attitude of " I know where I stand! Keep on walking with your head up high (counting your blessings). Just a girl who is being her true self and is desperately trying to stay alive. All of our differences are what makes us all beautiful.